Art of the Float

As if we didn’t love the Laureate Institute for Brain Research enough for their work with floating and anxiety, Dr. Sahib Khalsa joins us today to talk about yet another study they’re completing - float therapy with anorexia treatment. Dr. Sahib’s is currently running a second study with participants who have anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder with a very high mortality rate.

Ryan Duey from Capitol Floats in Sacramento joins the crew this week to discuss an exciting research project for MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. It’s a non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.

Shoshana Leibner joins todays episode to discuss the history of the FTA and what it is doing today to help individuals and the industry as a whole. Find full show notes here: https://wp.me/p3DUt1-Gz

This week, Dylan and Brian share their experiences from the Rise Float Gathering in St. Louis last month. The beauty of the event is the intimacy and intentionally small number of participants, where everyone has a chance to spend time together. The environment felt welcoming and fluid, with a heart-centered vibe. The revisit how the roundtable discussion flowed, and how great it was to hear from...

Dylan, Jeremy Jacob & Kim Hannan host a roundtable discussion live from the Rise Float Gathering! What's the best way to give an introduction? How much information is too much? How best can we make our clients feel comfortable and at home? Tune in to hear from your float community!

Amy and Dylan share tips about decisions you should make during the construction phase that will have a lasting impact on the day-to-day operations later, from plumbing to heating and cooling your rooms… and why you need rugs. They discuss the experience needed in order to tune into the details of a project, beyond just opening your own center, and how to find a balance between keeping an eye on t...

128: Float Alchemy is Open! (somewhat) by Art of the Float

Since she was last on the show, Bek has moved to Portland and now works at The Float Shoppe with Dylan. In addition to some personal decisions, she wanted to continue to grow the project, and some of the culture in Australia doesn’t support their vision for incorporating cannabis as a treatment method. She shares how floating has helped her, and how she struggled at times to get in the tank. Find...

Kevin McCulloch joins the show to talk about the Rise Float Gathering's second year and what the float industry has to look forward to!

Note: This week, we talk about some adult themes, so if your kiddos are around, you might want to hold off on listening until later. Marilyn Olmsted, the first franchisee of Urban Float, joins the crew this week. Marilyn was previously a tax consultant in an accounting firm, and she explains why she chose a franchise model and how she sees her role in the business. She has a unique view of what sh...

This week, Angela Mcallister joins us to talk about purchasing an existing float center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was an avid floater at the center for a couple of years, and stepped in to purchase it when the owner decided to sell.

This week, we invited a guest host to join us as we talk about expectations of how things go when opening a float center. Kim Hannan of Sukhino Float Center in New Albany, Indiana, is in the early stages of this process, and since Amy is close-ish to opening her second location, they both have current experiences with this topic. (Kim also writes the show notes found at artofthefloat.com, so she a...

This week’s guest is Debra Worthington, owner of H2Oasis in Tulsa, located near the LIBR facility. She shares details about her choice for float tanks, flooring, and walls. Debra is on the show to talk about couples floating, and she admits that she wasn’t always a fan of the idea. Now, one out of four floats at her center is a pair of individuals instead of a single client. She even has a success...

The audience asked questions about, and the team discussed FRP (hot topic!), the biggest challenges they face in running a float center, crafting responses for the, “I’m claustrophobic” concern that comes up so frequently, and a reflection on the construction phase.

This week’s guest likely needs no introduction, as most float centers know of him and have been anxiously awaiting the publication of his latest study. Justin Feinstein from the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) has just released the results of a five-year clinical study about the effects of floatation therapy on individuals with anxiety and depression.

Sarah has created several recorded iRest ® meditations that are specifically formatted for use in the float tank. iRest ®, which means integrative restoration, meditation aims to restore individuals to their whole, healthy selves. It’s based on the ancient practice of yoga nidra, and has been proven successful for individuals with PTSD and similar mental challenges.

Rick and Jacob of Float STL join this episode to talk about a brilliant new resource for float center owners and manufacturers… They're starting a float magazine! They describe what to expect from the publication, as well as why they chose print over digital, and what you will be able to find online.

Gloria Morris, owner of Float Sixty in Chicago and Northwest Indiana, is also excited to see walls going up in her new location. The whole team discusses the different methods of designing a space - form over function versus the alternative. In her original location, Gloria used high-end materials, and she shares why she’s moving towards more durable, efficient options in her next shop.

Cecel Roebuck and Amy Lemley join the crew to talk about a new conference they’re planning: the International Therapeutic Floatation Conference.

The team is back for the new year, and they’re sharing details about their holiday results.

In the final episode of our four-part series with John Mackenzie, a business coach who helps small businesses thrive, we explore leading employee development using performance reviews.

John dives into detail about goals, starting with how to create SMART goals. He continues to expand on KPIs (key performance indicators) and success markers. John talks about “eating frogs” and “big rocks” - focusing on your goals first, and then fill your time with other tasks.

John talks about the major components of identifying and creating an intentional culture for your workplace, and reviewing that plan often. John then shares about the difference between job descriptions and duties/responsibilities, and outlining KPIs (key performance indicators). These detailed KPIs can make the difference in how your team shows up; having these clear expectations provides clarity...

For the next four episodes, John Mackenzie joins Amy and Dylan. You may remember John from past episodes; he’s Amy’s business coach, and he still provides coaching services to Lance too. This week, John offers tips for creating the type of workplace where people will want to be, or as he calls it, “a destination workplace”.  He recommends creating a one-page narrative, with details about your...

Glenn & Lee Perry join Amy and Dylan to share their stories of starting the commercial float industry, their feelings on how to communicate with clients, and about their new float tank designed for home use! Find full show notes at https://wp.me/p3DUt1-Ch