Obstacle Course

Intro 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's INCREDIBLE episode here. Scaredy Squirrel. Anyone remember The Littlest Hobo? Beachcombers? Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? I remember binging all of those in the day. Alcohol and drug use provided Emily with temporary disconnection and relief. It gave her a false sense of healing but only increased the dis ease it promised to heal. Paxil promises healing from panic, anxiety and mood dis-orders but carries many notable negative side-affects. As with all prescritpions, do your research and consult multiple specialists befor

Notes 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 and recipes for your next event. Andrew is a trained, certified and excellent coach. Whether you need wisdom for your next business move or how to be a better driver, Andrew can show you the way! Jason's excellent episode was episode 8 not 10. Jason also referred to learning not to chase success but accept yourself for who you are. Christine Ryan is an excellent Realtor with Sotheby's International Realty Canada. You can connect with her here! Steve Collins grew up on the same street as Christine and later became a w

Hero 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 life or connect with it." This incredible moment of honesty and self reflection lies at the heart of our humanity. The first mistake every addict makes: "I can do it on my own." Trevor says, "he was burning his life down yet was super proud to be holding matches." He goes onto say, "the reality of my life for the last year and a half was doing drugs in my Mom's basement, while spending my pay cheques from Hero work on drugs and expecting my Mom to contribute to my credit cards that were behind

Bob'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 on our show. Let’s keep this brief. Brevity does not mean courage. That said, John’s braveness in attempting to use the word was adorable. Episode Notes “We objectify people by seeing them as a vehicle, obstacle or simply of no relevance.” Bob saw us as none of these things which is why he was willing to grab lunch with us. Bob thought it was the end of the world… and it wasn’t. “Resilience is getting back up after you get knocked down and realizing everybody gets knocked down and sometimes we need to take turns helping each other

Extra 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. Speaking of delicious, Rumble Super Shakes are WAY better than Boost! Rumble and it's founder Paul Underhill were the subjects of our excellent tenth episode! If you are struggling to find positivity in your life, get off Facebook and get into Nature. The cure for emptiness is living a full life.

Andrew 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 Hunter has been talking about death since she was a little girl. If you are looking for a non anxious, wise, and kind person to help you or your family navigate your end of life journey, reach out to her! Death smiles at us all. All we can do is smile back/re-watch Gladiator. The 3 Best Questions you'll ever hear: What are we afraid of? What would love do here? What is the best possible thing that could happen?

That 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 then from there, work to change those things in your power to change. If you or someone you know are currently struggling to find your safe place, Robyn can help! She runs her own private practice offering life saving therapy for all of us! If you're looking for an inspiring coach or presenter for your next event, Robyn and her partner Jason Dorland, are fantastic!

Do 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.

This 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 Mower Parenting. The next level of Helicopter Parenting. Psst. It's a step down. If kids don't learn how to navigate their own obstacle course, they won't become functioning adults. Chris Benesch Dr. Rosanne Beuthin Glenn Patterson

Ms. 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 habits. The irony is thick. The collapse of honest conversation in our culture is tragic for many reasons, forcing those who have been victimized to keep secrets and live in shame. We need to provide safe spaces for people to share. We are grateful for Ms. Ditson's willingness to share so openly.

This 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.

Here'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."

Here'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 practices loving kindness to all, reach out to the fine folks at Duncan United! If you enjoy taboo subjects and/or have an interest in religion and politics, you'll love Blair's Podcast! "You can't think your way out of a negative mindset. Take action." - Andrew Langford

Meet 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 to help you stay passionate and challenged, you need to join this transformative community!!

Here'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? Want to donate to help more people like Paul? Here's a great place to start. Here is Sam's meditation app we referred to. It's a great way to start your day.

Heather'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 Facebook page in his memory. Makaria farm. Without life and disability insurance, Heather's current situation would be much different. We all know someone who sells insurance. Talk to them today.

Here'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 linebacker who later became a good friend of Jason's, wrote the tell-all book Out of Their League. An excellent article which compares his stand to today's anthem protests can be found here. Robyn Meagher was a whole person before the gun went off. She now helps others become whole too. We hope Robyn will come on the podcast one day. Robyn! Robyn! Robyn! Robyn's transformative quote. "Our being is the currency of our doing."

Here'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.

Toastmasters 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! Want to rapel down an office building? Who doesn't. Now you can while raising money for a great charity. Skydiving is not nearly as dangerous as it sounds so stop being a wimp and just go do it. Cheerleader by Omi. We didn't put a few bars in. Andrew dropped the ball.

The 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! Far Out Podcast Hope Initiative Podcast Here is John's blog.