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It won't come as a shock to anyone that we live on a planet that's not only drowning in plastic but we are also depleting a finite resource to do so. #goodtimes I knew going into this chat that it might be a bit heavy for my brain but speaking with Mimi Wu was such a pleasure!  Seeing people focused and fighting a problem so enormous as our plastic addiction is inspiring. The fact that Mimi starte...

This was a special conversation.  Lately, there seems to be something moving in the zeitgeist regarding alcohol. More and more people realize the cascading negative effects that even casual drinking can have on our mental and physical health and interpersonal relationships.   Personal testimonials from people like my guest prove that removing alcohol from your diet is the easiest lever we can pull...

This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a while and might have again. In the aftermath of George Floyd I heard a lot of non-black Canadians claiming that there wasn't racism in Canada. I kept hearing that Canada was immune from the level of hateful dialogue and actions happening south of the border because Canada was a more diverse mix of recently landed immigrants. We don't need a st...

Andrew is the award-winning author and founder of www. ConsciousStories.com , a growing series of bedtime stories purpose-built to support a parent-child connection in the last 20 minutes of the day.  We had a very engaging and wide-ranging chat about Andrew's path that led to writing children's books that also help parents and how he comes up with his concepts and stories.  His professional backg...

I've never been a Beatles fan. Neither of my parents played it in the house and they weren't something that came close to Michael Jackson and other 80s & 90s pop icons I had in my SONY Discman.  But over time, I realized the Beatles were everywhere.  Be it in the artists they inspired or their discography that I'd heard on the radio occasionally without even knowing.   In fact, I guess I was a Bea...

Andreas is the first repeat guest on KMKL and the best person I know regarding travel insights.  He has travelled to all 7 continents and recently completed a 2-month adventure through India, Pakistan, and Nepal.   In this conversation, Andreas and I tell a lot of stories but also discuss: how destination matters depending on your goal (i.e. Don't go to a spiritual destination to party, or Ibiza t...

This was a fun casual chat about mindset and performance.  Dr. Brett is who he is without airs or judgements. He helps his clients through his professional training as well as his lived experience. He's devoted his life to helping others and we discussed all sides of his approach to elevating his clients and helping them get out of their way to achieve their goals.  Dr. Brett is a licensed clinica...

A popular talking point from the technocrats is that technology will save us and the planet so we should all just relax. Don't get me started on all the problems with that argument, but Will Wiseman has another solution at the intersection of commerce and climate activism:  Capital. In today's episode Will walks me through how his startup Climatize is helping to fund climate projects that aren't a...

The most important part of the human body (it's tied with the brain) and it's incredible how little some of us(aka me!) know about it.  Today Dr. Bolad and I discussed: - the difference in heart attack symptoms between women and men - what a normal resting heart rate is - what myocarditis actually is  - what supplements can be helpful (spoiler:  less than you think!) The good doctor is a triple bo...

This is a powerful discussion on how the heavy presence of masculine cultural expectations weighs down men in a profoundly damaging way. Dr. Ronald Levant has studied men and masculinity for over 40 years, documenting how trying to fit into the "man box" tragically separates men from themselves and those they love most. Some items we discuss: - How testosterone has nothing to do with violence or a...

Thomas and I had a fun chat today about all things A.I. for those interested in what ChatGPT is, how A.I. works and how quickly it will take all of the jobs, steal your girlfriend, and allow you to be on Star Trek.  Thomas Helfrich is the host of the AI Nerd Youtube Channel and also the CEO and Founder of InstantlyRelevant.com, which uses human-led AI to help businesses grow faster. For anyone int...

This was a scary one for me, but as more people kept asking and recommending I do a solo episode, I decided to give it a shot.  I'm clearly winging it and rambling a bunch, but hopefully, something spilled from my mouth that was fun or helpful. In this solo episode I discuss: - what I've enjoyed about doing the podcast so far - some episodes that have stood out to me and why - some future episodes...

This was a surprisingly open and wide-ranging conversation about the horrors of picking the wrong romantic partner.  Victoria McCooey is a Narcissist Divorce Coach, a Motivational Speaker, and the creator of The Reclaim Your Power System™.     She works with those trapped in toxic, abusive marriages to stand up to their abuser and regain control of their lives. Having been in an abusive marriage t...

As expected from the title, this conversation was a lot of fun. Ironically, I could feel myself limiting how playful and silly I was getting, as it doesn't take much.  Lucie and I chatted about all things play-related and how we try to make our worlds more enjoyable day after day even though sometimes aging and personal responsibilities can be a real f*@king bummer.  Lucie Lincoln is an author, co...

If I'm clear on anything in life, it's that I dislike being forced or coerced to do something I don't want to do.  And after speaking with Therese Shechter about her new documentary My So-Called Selfish Life, I get the feeling many women likely feel the same about the pressure to be a mother.  I had never considered how ubiquitous this societal pressure is and how connected it can be with feeling...

As I've mentioned in previous episodes, my experience with psychedelics and reading the incredible novel, The Overstory expanded & deepened my appreciation for the natural world.  I see trees and forests differently than I once did, and it seems like every day, I find a reason to appreciate the animal world more than the day before.   In this episode, I was honoured to speak with Carl Safina, who...

I first saw Marisa Amechi on Instagram talking about working in a skin care clinic in Los Angeles.  I realized all of my views on that industry, especially in LA, is "skin care clinics make people look weird." This is clearly false or there wouldn't be so many of them! So I've invited Marisa on the show to expand my knowledge and maybe save my aging face in the process!  We also discuss: What is I...

Dr. Padda and I cover addiction, the broken/corrupt US food system and the worsening opioid epidemic.  We discuss the new drug Xylazine, why it's making its way into all street drugs, and skyrocketing overdoses.  I also learned how a shoebox of fentanyl could kill 30 MILLION people and why there's no such thing as a trustworthy drug dealer.   Dr. Gurpreet Padda is a graduate of the University of M...

I love chatting with people who think deeply about where we came from and why homo sapiens and our planet are so unique in such an expansive universe. Richard Anderson is one of those people.  Richard Anderson is an alumnus of San Jose State University with a master's degree in microbiology and a passion for galactic exploration.  Before the pandemic, Richard spent his time researching what fascin...

Several months ago I joined a virtual men's group to connect with other expats in my adopted city.  Every other week we gather on Zoom to discuss relevant topics to our experience and share intimate parts of our lives for witnessing and feedback. I entered deeply skeptical but the value was quickly obvious.  What I learned is many men are going through similar experiences regardless of what their...

The most impactful portion of this conversation is Ylenia's core belief that all humans are creators, but because many of us don't build our identities or lives around creation we forget the potential we have to imagine and build our lives with personal intention.  Born and raised in northern Italy, Ylenia is the Founder and Chief Light Bringer of North Star Vision Coaching, where she specializes...

Los Angeles & Hollywood seem like a place fueled by ambitious dreamers & people with ADHD. The Venn Diagram is surely a complete circle. Opportunity and tragedy on every corner.  One of Hollywood's survivors and thrivers is Michael Stein.  Michael and I had a fun chat about the mania and confusion that was inherent in our 20s, having all the ambition with zero direction.  Michael tells stories lik...

In my travels and friendly encounters through the years, I've always enjoyed meeting someone who has lived a life so far removed from mine that it seems like a movie.  Enter Marci Warhaft. Marci is the author of The Good Stripper: A Soccer Mom's Memoir of Lies, Loss and Lap Dances.   I listened to Marci's book on Audible before our chat and it was brash, honest, crass, and heartwrenching. I applau...

This was one of my favourite conversations yet.  No matter how many things I learn about climate change and the impact humanity is having on our ecosystem, there's always a 10-tonne elephant in the room that is never mentioned: Overpopulation!   Thankfully Nandita Bajaj & Alan Ware  from Population Balance are here to upgrade my knowledge... and scare the sh*t out of me (within the first 15min!) ...

The desire for perpetual travel runs through many of us but few have the courage to build a life around it, and significantly fewer so when Chris left the US more than a decade ago.  Chris Reynolds has spent the last 10+ years of his life starting different businesses to facilitate his passion for travel, meeting new people, and exploring life outside his home country.  He is what I would call a S...