Mindful Endurance Program Podcast

In episode 51 I got the chance to speak with Mark Allen, 6x ironman Champion in Kona, one of the most accomplished triathletes ever and one of the most inspiring athletes in the world. While Mark is well-known for his accomplishments, it’s his process and commitment that is really incredible. He shares his work with Shaman, Brant Secunda and their work together with drumming, retreats, vision ques...

On the latest episode I speak to David Jou, New York-based athlete, physical therapist and co-founder of MOTIVNY. We dive into his journey of growing up in New Jersey, what inspired him to get into PT and the early days and evolution of MOTIVNY and how he and his team traversed the last year together. We talk about the evolving mindset around being an athlete today but also how he is trying to edu...

Episode 49 is a three way conversation with Brice Partouche of Satisfy Running and Jockum Hallin from Our Legacy. Celebrating their new collaboration between Satisfy and Our Legacy's Work Shop concept, we speak on the meaning of collaboration, how culture has informed the way we navigate the world from running to brands to our creative process. Brice and Jockum share how and when they met and how...

On episode 48 Tom Waller shares his journey into the unknown intersection of sports, technology, innovation and human potential. Currently Tom is the SVP Advanced Innovation, Chief Science Officer at @lululemon in Vancouver and in our conversation he talks about what creating healthy corporate culture at work looks like, the power and importance of goal setting and getting comfortable with failing...

On episode 47 I speak with Jamie Miller, PhD — founder of Biomimicry Frontiers. Jamie is an award-winning designer who has been studying, practicing, and applying biomimicry since 2004 - when he first learned of the concept through the Fibonacci Sequence in a math and poetry course, and since has been exploring engineering focused on urban resilience and systems-level application of biomimicry. In...

On the latest episode in my triathlon focused series, Road to 70.3, I speak with author, nutritionist, coach and runner Matt Fitzgerald. He's been in the endurance world for decades as runner and triathlete, but more so known for his books 80/20 Triathlon, The Endurance Diet, Iron Wars, Running the Dream and his latest, The Comeback Quotient. In our discussion we dive into some of my personal ques...

In the first episode of the Road to 70.3 series, I dive in solo, sharing why I'm embarking on this experience, some of the questions that inspired the drive, what I am hoping to become in the process and bringing a beginner's mind to the sport. I speak on James Clear's Atomic Habits and Steven Kotler's work about habits, goals and flow state as a way to be in the moment, learn more about ourselves...

On episode 44 I dive back into the dream space with our guide, Cordell Jacks . It’s part two of our discussion, following up after I took his 6-week course, Ceremonial Dreaming . In our conversation we talk about how and why its related to plant medicine work, why we need to bring a lightness to all of our inner work, why do we resist simple practices that we know will help ups and what is potenti...

On episode 43 I chat with Leon Cerrone ; who I found through sharing his journey with depression through a Mr Porter x Rapha project last year. I was inspired by his vulnerability, sharing his struggle with injury, feeling alone and how cycling and the community around it helped him survive. We dive into some cycling tips for keeping up with the pros, his career in fashion and finding Inventory ma...

In episode 42 I speak with James Sebastiano; a multi-faceted marketing expert, conscious entrepreneur and protagonist of the documentary, Chasing the Present. After watching the film, I was inspired to reach out to James to speak as it was a beautiful, deeply insightful and potent story featuring Gary Weber, Russell Brand, Graham Hancock, Sri Prem Baba, Alex Grey and several more. Our conversation...

We're back in 2021 with the first episode of the year. Number 41 features Dr. Jim Hardt, founder of Biocybernaut , "the pioneer in neurofeedback training, helping you to tune into Zen-like states in days not decades." I recently had the opportunity to go to Sedona and do the Alpha 1 Training with Dr. Hardt, and it was an incredibly life-changing experience. Dr. Hardt was one of the most incredible...

On my latest solo episode and last one of 2020, I speak on the last couple of months in my personal life, getting engaged, stepping into alignment with my spirit, heart and higher self. I recently finished James Clear's Atomic Habits and I dive into some of the key takeaways and how this applies to my goal in 2021 of competing in an Ironman 70.3 triathlon next fall. How can this process be a way t...

Sustainable Well-Being is a special 5-episode series of Into the Well with host Ryan Willms, in collaboration with Allbirds and their community initiative, Allgood Collective. The episodes cover a variety of topics from regenerative farming and running, to cleaning up the oceans and dream interpretation. We dive in with deep with inspiring individuals that are co-creating a world of connection, gr...

Sustainable Well-Being is a special 5-episode series of Into the Well with host Ryan Willms, in collaboration with Allbirds and their community initiative, Allgood Collective. The episodes cover a variety of topics from regenerative farming and running, to cleaning up the oceans and dream interpretation. We dive in with deep with inspiring individuals that are co-creating a world of connection, gr...

Sustainable Well-Being is a special 5-episode series of Into the Well with host Ryan Willms, in collaboration with Allbirds and their community initiative, Allgood Collective. The episodes cover a variety of topics from regenerative farming and running, to cleaning up the oceans and dream interpretation. We dive in with deep with inspiring individuals that are co-creating a world of connection, gr...

Sustainable Well-Being is a special 5-episode series of Into the Well with host Ryan Willms, in collaboration with Allbirds and their community initiative, Allgood Collective. The episodes cover a variety of topics from regenerative farming and running, to cleaning up the oceans and dream interpretation. We dive in with deep with inspiring individuals that are co-creating a world of connection, gr...

Sustainable Well-Being is a special 5-episode series of Into the Well with host Ryan Willms, in collaboration with Allbirds and their community initiative, Allgood Collective. The episodes cover a variety of topics from regenerative farming and running, to cleaning up the oceans and dream interpretation. We dive in with deep with inspiring individuals that are co-creating a world of connection, gr...

On episode 34 I talk with Cordell Jacks who has recently relocated to Vancouver Island and started a new career as a dream coach. He shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Canada, overcoming family adversity to traveling the world with his partner to tackle huge issues of clean water and environmental sustainability. Cordell got into Ultra-running and Ironman before a series of knee...

On episode 33 I speak with David Godshall and Jenny Jones of Terremoto , an innovative landscape architecture design studio based in California with a cult following around the world. While it might seem like a departure from previous interviews, I connected deeply with their work when I discovered them online; at the intersection of creativity, nature and philosophy, Terremoto's work takes a uniq...

On episode 32 I speak with Sarah Blondin , a well-known, magical meditation teacher and writer. We actually knew one another in passing years ago living in Vancouver, and years later we’ve gone down interesting paths and reconnected through her work after finding her meditations on Insight Timer. From a pastor’s daughter to an actress, to moving to the rural countryside and becoming a mother, Sara...

On episode 31 I finally track down Joe Holder aka Ocho System , founder of Exercise Snacks , Systems of Service , Nike Master Trainer, consultant and overall impressive human being. We dive into his recent exploration of ' Intergenerational Health ' and how health needs to be incorporated and democratized across all communities through movement, nutrition and education. Joe shares his experience o...

Episode 30 features Devon Brooks , founder of Sphere and Blo Blow Dry Bar, coach and mother of two. Based in Whistler, BC she's created a life of inspiring creativity, connection and well-being. On this episode we speak about growing up with a coach for a mother, overcoming her own traumatic experiences, the journey of parenting and bringing her vision for Sphere to life with the idea of democrati...

On episode 29 I speak with Joe DiStefano , founder of Runga , lifestyle coach, kettlebell expert and host of his own podcast, Stacked . We dive into his childhood, overcoming a serious head trauma through holistic healing, his emotional process and finding the balance between working out and working in. Joe shares his recent experience of becoming a father and his research into vaccines through th...

On my latest solo episode, I share my recent experience of a week-long plant dieta and what it actually is, and what I uncovered in my week of isolation, connecting with plants and myself. The lessons I learned were profound, but have been very challenged since coming back home in almost every way. I dive into my fear of trusting love, trusting myself and how surrendering to these aspects is the r...

On the episode 27 of the podcast I speak to Dr. Robert Glover , author of No More Mr. Nice Guy . His book has been one of the most impactful I've read in my life, bringing awareness and healing to my life over years, having re-read it again recently. In our conversation Dr. Glover shares the process of writing the book, how he discovered his concept of the 'Nice Guy', and the realization that our...