Podcasts by Pacific Rim College Radio

Conversations with experts of holistic wellness and sustainable living practices!

Further podcasts by Todd Howard

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#76 Dr. Angeli Chitale on Ayurveda, Generational Medicine, and Diabetes from 2023-02-24T03:13:18

In this episode, Angeli Chitale and I discuss Ayurvedic medicine, past and present, and across cultures. From her grandparent’s home in India to her naturopathic practice on the west coast of Ca...

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#75 Judy Worsley and David Berkshire on Presence, Causative Factors, and Natural Order from 2022-08-01T02:33:01

Judy Becker Worsley and David Berkshire return for another episode and a deeper dive into the Worsley Five Element lineage.

Judy continues to share with us the impact on her life of the p...

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#74 Bill Porter on the Dance of Translation, Finding Hermits in China, and Impacting Millions from 2022-07-24T02:08:01

I waited a very long time to have this discussion with Bill Porter, and it was well worth the wait. Bill is a prolific writer and adventurer, and also, under the pen name of Red Pine, a renowned...

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#73 Elham Ansari on Ayurvedic Nutrition from 2022-06-03T16:38:48

In this episode Elham Ansari takes us on a millennia-long journey inside of Ayurvedic medicine. In expert fashion, she distills down what can be a dauting philosophy to make pragmatic into a pra...

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#72 Judy Worsley and David Berkshire on JR Worsley, the Spirit of Acupuncture Points, and Awakening the Senses from 2022-03-26T13:05:38

Judy Becker Worsley has been a devoted student of Professor JR Worsley since 1973, and was designated by JR to succeed him as Master of the lineage upon his death. Prior to his death, they found...

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#71 Julian Scott on Pediatric Acupuncture, Aging Mindfully, and Treatment of the Eyes from 2022-03-12T17:25:11

Julian Scott is a legend in the field of acupuncture and holds special distinction in pediatrics. He has more than 40 years of practical experience and has authored numerous books including ...

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#70 Sajah Popham on Spagyric Alchemy, Vitalism, and the Patient’s Role in Herbal Healing from 2022-02-11T01:20:50

Sajah Popham is a renowned herbalist, educator, and author committed to the balance of the science and spirituality of plant medicine. As the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, he ...
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#69 7Song on the Science of Herbalism, Free Medical Care, and Pursuing Passion from 2021-12-19T02:04:17

7Song is a renowned herbalist who has been studying and practicing herbal medicine for nearly 40 years. Having studied under legends such as Rosemary Gladstar and Michael Moore, he opened the No...
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#68 Angela Hicks on Acupuncture for Mental Health, Founding a College, and Acupuncture Research from 2021-11-05T01:55:39

Angela Hicks is joint principal and co-founder of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, England, a...
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#67 Lorie Eve Dechar on Five Spirits Acupuncture, Inner Alchemy, and Healing in Tension from 2021-10-13T02:07:05

Lorie Eve Dechar is a legendary alchemical acupuncturist, a pioneer who has inspired countless through her teaching, writing, and clinical practice. She is perhaps best known for her book Fi...
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#66 Rebecca Avern on Pediatric Acupuncture, Teenage Anxiety, and the Uniqueness of Every Child from 2021-09-23T16:21:20

Rebecca Avern is the author of two pediatric acupuncture books including the newest, Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression. Anxiety and depression are conditions we talk...
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#65 Nigel Dawes on Japanese Herbal Medicine, Hara Diagnosis, and Classical Chinese Influence from 2021-09-17T06:13:02

Kampo is Japanese herbal medicine influenced by the classical Chinese tradition. In this episode, renowned Kampo and Shiatsu practitioner Nigel Dawes and I discuss all things related to its prac...
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#64 Peter Mole on Constitutional Five Element Acupuncture, Human Connection, and Psychosomatic Medicine from 2021-09-12T00:15:26

Although not by design, this conversation with renowned acupuncturist Peter Mole continues in a similar vein of five element acupuncture that was introduced in my last podcast with Dr. Peter Eck...
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#63 Dr. Peter Eckman on Acupuncture Oncology, the Worsley Lineage, and Pulse Diagnosis from 2021-08-26T04:03:29

This is a fascinating conversation with a truly unique doctor. Dr. Peter Eckman earned both his MD and PhD in Physiology in the early 1970s. Having never heard of acupuncture, an early job offer...
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#62 Kenneth Cohen on First Nations Medicine, Indigenous Values, and Animals as Teachers from 2021-08-18T18:06:06

It is an honour to have Kenneth Cohen back on the podcast after our last engrossing conversation about Qigong and Taoism. As passionate as he is about those topics, Native American medicine is h...
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#61 Rocio Alarcon on Master Plants, Traditional Healing of Ecuador, and Hummingbirds from 2021-08-12T17:06:16

Ecuador is a wonderland of botanical diversity and tradition, and Rocio Alarcon takes us on a plant-based journey through its jungles, people, and ceremonies. Rocio is an incredibly grounded and...
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#60 Chanchal Cabrera on Herbal Oncology, Collaborative Medicine, and Dying with Dignity from 2021-08-04T23:53:04

I waited many months for this interview with Chanchal Cabrera as she kept at bay all distraction while on a self-prescribed writing retreat to work on her book about herbal oncology. And the wai...
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#59 Cordelia McFadyen on Holistic Nutrition, Building a Personal Healthcare Team, and Empowerment from 2021-07-28T04:20:38

Cordelia McFadyen’s lifelong battle with chronic health issues changed swiftly in outlook when a doctor suggested she eliminate a few potentially problematic foods from her diet. The previous 20...
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#58 Yarrow Willard on Healing with Entheogens, Building a Successful Herbal Enterprise, and People as Medicine from 2021-07-20T20:07:47

Yarrow Willard has become a highly respected herbalist and educator, not because of the legendary status his father Terry has garnered, but because Yarrow set out to blaze his own path. In 2008 ...
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#57 Ethan Murchie on Chinese Martial Arts, the Nei Jing, and the Shang Han Lun from 2021-07-14T05:17:47

In this episode with Ethan Murchie, we talk about all things martial arts and the classic texts of Chinese medicine. Ethan is the founder of the Montreal Gongfu Research Center (Gongfu, more com...
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#56 Sandra Robertson on Treating Children with Chinese Dietary Therapy, Face Reading, and Writing from 2021-06-30T05:54:56

Sandra Robertson, like another recent guest of the show (Deirdre Courtney, episode 49), was told by her mentor Lillian Bridges (episode 31) that she had the facial characteristics of a writer an...
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#55 Johan Hausen on Martial Arts, Shaolin Temple Life, and the Arts of Daoism from 2021-06-23T20:33:56

Johan Hausen has lived a life that, if I had access to multiple lifetimes, would be one of the iterations I would want to play out. Replete with martial arts, Shaolin temple life, inner alchemy,...
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#54 Rosemary Gladstar on Nurturing Medicinal Plants, Gipsy Life, and the Wisdom of Elders from 2021-06-15T21:25:19

My guest in this episode truly needs no introduction. Rosemary Gladstar’s impact in the world of herbal medicine cannot be overstated, and it would be potentially easier to create a list of who ...
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#53 David Bomzon on Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture, Neurological Conditions, and the Writing Process from 2021-06-08T16:29:34

My guest in this episode is a Chinese Medicine therapist and leading Israeli specialist who uses acupuncture for neurological rehabilitation. David Bomzon studied under Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto, ...
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#52 Dr. Kewu (Kevin) Hu on Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Medicine in China, and Ancient Roots from 2021-06-02T19:04:53

Dr. Kevin Hu has been a faculty member at Pacific Rim College since 2007. After earning his PhD in medicine from a highly respected TCM university in China, Kevin moved to Canada to continue pur...
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#51 Daniel G. Reid on the Roots of Daoism, Translating Classical Chinese Texts, and the Harmony of Health from 2021-05-26T22:45:36

My guest in this episode taught himself how to read Classical Chinese via textbooks and online tools and forums so he could read ancient philosophical texts in their original language. Daniel G....
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#50 Sabine Wilms on Translating Classical Chinese Texts, the Freedom from Denial, and Seeking Virtue from 2021-05-19T18:30:35

The world of Sabine Wilms is filled with benevolent sages, ancient scripts, magical herbs, and goats, and it is my absolute pleasure to bring you into this world during this episode. Like the sa...
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#49 Deirdre Courtney on Cosmetic Acupuncture, Food Cures, and the Spirit of Health from 2021-05-11T17:43:01

It is the rare individual whose spirit shines with luminous brilliance. My guest is one of these unique, connected beings and her energy lights up this podcast. Deirdre Courtney’s relationship t...
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#48 Stuart Alve Olson on Purposeful Pilgrimage, Inner Alchemy, and the Tao of Immortality from 2021-05-06T02:32:52

Stuart Alve Olson found an interest in Chinese philosophy as a teenager. In his late 20s, he began his formal training in ancient Eastern practices that continues today, more than 40 years later...
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#47 Guido Masé on Wild Medicine, Herbal Folklore, and Adaptive Potential from 2021-04-28T19:13:31

If you are not yet familiar with the work of Guido Masé, hopefully this interview will serve as a worthy introduction to this man’s genius and contribution to the world of herbalism. For two hou...
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#46 Livia Kohn on the Dao of Purpose, Traveling, and Scottish Country Dancing from 2021-04-19T18:01:24

Livia Kohn is a fascinating human being with a remarkable zest for life. This interview proved to be most enjoyable and educational and humbling in terms of what a person on her path can manifes...
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#45 Jim McDonald on the Edge of Life, Plants as Teachers, and Herbal Craft from 2021-04-12T19:11:34

Surviving at the edge is something that herbalist Jim McDonald is no stranger to. From finding a passion for herbs in the Michigan woods and letting plants be his original teachers to waking fro...
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#44 Kenneth Cohen on Qigong, the Beauty of the Tao, and Oolong Tea from 2021-04-06T18:53:34

Kenneth Cohen is a legendary Qigong Grandmaster, Chinese scholar, and world-renowned health educator. In this interview he delivers powerful, insightful, and inspirational narrative that spans c...
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#43 Michelle Gellis on Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Building Patient Rapport, and Humour as Medicine from 2021-03-29T17:29:12

Michelle Gellis is a renowned practitioner and teacher of facial rejuvenation acupuncture. In this episode she shares her cosmetic philosophies and techniques, including the use of facial gua sh...
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#42 Ann Armbrecht on the Herbal Supply Chain, Ethical Consumer Choices, and Remedies for a Healthier Planet from 2021-03-23T16:52:50

If you have every wondered where your herbal products come from and the authenticity of manufacturer claims, this episode is for you. Ann Armbrecht is author of The Business of Botanicals Listen

#41 Mike Malterre on the World's Safest Sunscreen, Human Toxicity, and the Blue Planet from 2021-03-16T02:38:52

This fascinating conversation with Mike Malterre, the Executive Vice President of Stream2Sea, the manufacturer of the safest mineral sunscreen and body care products on the planet, is a deep div...
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#40 Amos Ziv on Cardiovascular Health, Treating Chronic Pain with Acupuncture, and Integrative Medicine in Israel from 2021-03-08T20:35:31

Amos Ziv is an Israeli-based acupuncturist, herbalist, and integrative medicine researcher. Along with his classmates Jason Robertson and CT Holman, Amos studied channel palpation with Dr. Wang ...
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#39 Shauna Doll on Big Trees, Gulf Islands Conservation, and the Sexiness of Swamps from 2021-03-01T21:29:15

Shauna Doll grew up in the relatively treeless city of Grand Prairie, Alberta, and fell in love with nature through a forested ravine that runs through the city and served as her childhood playg...
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#38 Tom Malterre on the Elimination Diet, Pillars of Health, and the Connection of Skate Culture from 2021-02-23T05:52:34

Tom Malterre has made a career of examining subtilties of good health and true wellness that most don’t even give fleeting consideration. As he advocates, “we are supposed to be engaged entirely...
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#37 Michael Isted on Capturing the Scent of Time and Place, Crafting Herbal Products, and the Lore of Plants from 2021-02-15T21:28:31

Michael Isted is dedicated to integrating the power, beauty, and joy of plants into everyday life. As the founder of The Herball, a herb-inspired company that crafts and sells beauty products an...
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#36 Z'ev Rosenberg on Full Strength Chinese Medicine, Reverence for Classical Texts, and Pink Floyd from 2021-02-10T21:46:32

Z’ev Rosenberg has been a leader in the field of Chinese Medicine for nearly 40 years. He is the former president of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado where he helped to spearhead the driv...
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#35 Dr. Heiner Fruehauf on the Language of Chinese Medicine, Fulfilling Destiny, and Self Responsibility from 2021-02-02T18:38:24

Much like the timeless classics that Dr. Heiner Fruehauf has devoted his life to study, this episode too will be a timeless classic of this podcast. Heiner’s sage-like wisdom and advice effortle...
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#34 Merlin Young on the History of Moxibustion, Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, and Founding a Healthcare NGO from 2021-01-27T20:46:31

Merlin Young is determined to provide safer and more effective treatment for the world’s most deadly pandemic that today is killing more than 3,000 people per day: tuberculosis. In particular, M...
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#33 Dr. Debra Betts on Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth, Mentoring Midwives, and Clinical Research from 2021-01-20T21:42:03

Even if she stopped today, Dr. Debra Betts would be leaving behind a tremendous legacy that has greatly impacted the global treatment of pregnancy and childbirth with acupuncture. But, as this c...
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#32 Margi Flint on the Path from Cancer, Being the Village Herbalist, and Ceremonies with Plants from 2021-01-15T20:43:44

Margi Flint has practiced herbal medicine for more than 40 years in the coastal town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. As the “village herbalist” she has become a figurehead in the town and has help...
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#31 Lillian Bridges on Face Reading, Emotional Work to Erase Wrinkles, and Pursuing Life’s Purpose from 2020-12-17T20:46:24

Lillian Pearl Bridges is the world’s preeminent authority on face reading and diagnosis, and, in my opinion, a beautiful individual with a magical spirit. I could not possibly overstate how much...
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#30 Dr. Tom O’Bryan on Autoimmune Conditions, Environmental Toxins, and Healing the Brain from 2020-12-03T20:45:35

Dr. Tom O’Bryan is a recognized world expert on health and wellness, and as he demonstrates in this episode, a powerhouse of knowledge in topics such as autoimmunity, the toll of environmental t...
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#29 Alan Cassels on Flawed Drug Advisories, SARS-CoV-2 PCR Test, and Vaccines from 2020-11-14T18:41:32

In this episode, drug policy researcher Alan Cassels and I take a deep look into some less than desirable tactics of the pharmaceutical and health care industries. Alan has been investigating an...
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#28 RoseMarie Pierce on Food-Drug-Herb Interactions, Acid-Base Balance, and the Freedom of Responsibility from 2020-11-11T19:13:18

RoseMarie Pierce is recognized as Canada’s first holistic pharmacist with more than 4 decades of experience in both conventional and natural medicine. She also facilitates heart-centred workshop...
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#27 Sally Fallon Morell on The Contagion Myth from 2020-11-03T22:45:24

This is a provocative episode that will challenge some of your core beliefs when it comes to health and illness. What if the Spanish Flu of 1918 was not actually contagious? What if the measles ...
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#26 Brandt Stickley on Chinese Pulse Diagnosis from 2020-10-22T16:39:41

Brandt Stickley is a renowned practitioner and educator of Chinese Medicine and, in particular, Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis. In this episode, we drop deep into the heart of pulse diagnosis as Br...
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#25 CT Holman on Shamanism, Facial Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine, and Punk Rock from 2020-10-03T05:10:35

This episode with CT Holman delivered so much more than I ever expected. Yes, we talk about his newest book, Shamanism in Chinese Medicine. Yes, we talk about his older book, Treati...
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#24 Paul Bergner on Herbalism and Vitalism, Following His Calling, and Overcoming Demons from 2020-09-25T20:14:18

Paul Bergner has studied and practiced natural medicine, medical herbalism, and nutrition since 1973. He is the Director of the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism in Portland, Oregon,...
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#23 Seraphina Capranos on Herbal Medicine, the Power of Mentorship, and Healing from 2020-09-13T04:42:24

Seraphina Capranos's European grandparents first introduced her to the healing power of natural medicine. After suffering an injury to her spine as a teenager, Seraphina was given a prognosis of...
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#22 Jason Robertson on Channel Palpation in Chinese Medicine from 2020-08-22T04:38:16

Jason Robertson is a gift to the field of Chinese Medicine. After living in Taiwan for 6 years, studying the language and working as a translator, Jason found passion for the field that would pr...
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#21 Sarah Pritchard on Tui Na, Taoism, and the Healing Power of Sound from 2020-08-10T17:54:25

Sarah Pritchard is one of the most well known and respected teachers of Tui Na in the West. She has written two books on the subject, created multiple collegiate Tui Na programs, and is the crea...
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#20 Peter Deadman on Penning a Profession, Pioneering Pursuits in Acupuncture, and Living on Purpose from 2020-07-22T05:52:35

To put it bluntly, Peter Deadman is a legend in the field of Chinese Medicine. Virtually anyone who has studied acupuncture for any length of time has pored through the beautifully formatted pag...
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#19 Dr. Michael Greenwood on Braving the Void, the Power of Intention, and Healing Chronic Pain from 2020-07-15T15:25:41

In this episode I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to interview someone who was one of my most profound teachers and later joined the faculty at Pacific Rim College to teach a unique approach cal...
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#18 Erynne Gilpin on Indigenous Medicinal Harvesting Protocol, Doula Birthwork, and Rock Climbing from 2020-07-08T13:00

I recently sat down with Dr. Erynne Gilpin for a fascinating and winding conversation about the shaping of her life’s work, which is hard to sum up with one or a few words. Erynne, who is of mix...
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#17 Lonny Jarrett on Transpersonal Psychology, Taoism, and 40 Years of Writing from 2020-06-23T16:56:13

My guest in this episode, Lonny Jarrett, is one of the world’s most recognized practitioners, authors, and teachers in the field of Chinese Medicine. Although we cover a lot of ground in this co...
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#16 Nancy Turner on the Wisdom of Elders, Coastal Plants and Culture, and Indigenous People’s Land Rights from 2020-06-12T18:31:44

Nancy Turner is a rare, venerated human being who, in service of people and the planet, has boldly followed her life’s purpose for more than half a century. For nearly 20 years, I have repeatedl...
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#15 Peter Conway on Plant-Spirit Medicine, Love in the Time of a Pandemic, and the Punk Rocker Ethos from 2020-05-28T18:10:03

My guest in this episode, PRC faculty member and herbalist Peter Conway, has lived in a van and a teepee, has fought for the preservation and dissemination of herbal medicine knowledge, and gene...
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#14 David Caudwell on Herbal Medicine from 2020-05-22T17:00:17

For this episode I sat down with David Caudwell, a highly respected herbalist. From his upbringing in the centre of England with academically-accomplished parents, David was poised for a great c...
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#13 Allan Isbell on Mindfulness and Men’s Work from 2020-05-02T04:36:02

Allan Isbell is a certified mindfulness instructor, a men’s coach, and a rising leader in the men’s movement who has trained hundreds of individuals around the United States. I have mentored und...
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#12 Chris Darimont on Conservation, Forest Ecology, and Protecting BC’s Wildlife from 2020-04-21T05:08:31

If you care about the planet, this episode with conservation scientist and university professor Dr. Chris Darimont is one that you do not want to miss. From his research chair base at the Univer...
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#11 Steve James on Meditation, Outdoor Survival Skills, and Martial Arts from 2020-04-10T17:49:45

Steve James is recognized as a preeminent teacher of meditation and somatic practices with a global following. In this episode, I sit down with Steve to discuss the intricacies of his meditation...
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#10 Dr. Michael Lewis on Concussions and Omega-3 Fatty Acids from 2020-03-04T05:57:37

This interview with Dr. Michael Lewis has the power to literally change and save lives. Maybe you have never had a concussion, but chances are you know someone who has. By using Dr. Lewis’s simp...
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#9 Dan Hayes on The London Chef, Cooking in Prisons, and Medjool Dates from 2020-02-25T01:29:53

Celebrity chef Dan Hayes is co-owner of Victoria’s premier cooking school, The London Chef. In this gastronomic episode, we explore the beginning of Dan’s love for food: his childhood in England...
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#8 Mark Lakeman on Permaculture and Public Gathering Spaces from 2020-02-12T19:06:33

For this episode I had a fascinating conversation with Mark Lakeman about the power of public spaces in transforming neighbourhoods, small communities, and even cities. We journey together as he...
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#7 Joshua Hathaway on Communication, Relationships, and Radical Accountability from 2020-02-12T18:53:39

During this episode, I journey with Joshua Hathaway through a paradigm-shifting, vision quest that led him to question so much about personal accountability and emotional states. We talk about t...
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#6 Stacey Toews on Level Ground Trading, Permaculture, and Impact from 2020-02-10T21:35:20

For this episode I sat down with Stacey Toews, husband, father, humanitarian, ecological steward, and my friend. Stacey is undoubtedly one of the greatest humans I know. He is kind, generous, pa...
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#5 Ellie Shortt on Nutrition, Cooking, and Happiness from 2020-02-06T23:24:16

I had a blast sitting down with Ellie Shortt to record this episode on nutrition. Ellie is great company and incredibly knowledgeable about many topics related to food, including using holistic ...
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#4 Robert Rogers on Mushrooms from 2020-02-01T03:36:21

In this fascinating episode with Robert Dale Rogers, we only scratched the surface of the lessons with plants and mushrooms that he has to offer. Truth be told, I got so excited about our mushro...
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#3 Oliver Kelllhammer on Permaculture, Art, and Activism from 2020-01-27T23:03:38

For this episode I sat down with permaculturlist Oliver Kellhammer in June 2018. We discussed many topics related to mindful living, such as the practice of permaculture and what it is, the role...
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#2 Dr. Martha Lucas on Cosmetic Acupuncture and Chinese Pulse Diagnosis from 2020-01-22T20:40:20

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Martha Lucas, a renowned practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine who also holds a Ph.D. in Research Psychology. We explore many areas of Chinese Medicin...
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#1 Jill van Gyn on being CEO of Fatso peanut butter from 2020-01-07T20:36:12

In July 2019, I sat down with Jill van Gyn, CEO of Fatso, a high-performance, fat-based peanut butter product that is based in Victoria, BC. Jill is a high-powered entrepreneur who is cutting he...
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