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In this episode I speak with Nadia Walji. Nadia is a Certified Yoga Therapist. Nadia works with people one-on-one to pacify any symptoms or conditions that may be arising. Nadia tells us how the practice of Yoga can help people deal with stress, anxiety, sleep, and digestion. She shares her knowledge on some of the tools she uses, such as asana-s (postures) and prānāyāma (breath) practices. Nadia explains the 4 components of the breath and how we can play with those to cause a desired physical, physiological and psychological effect. Nadia also explains the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for fight-or-flight response when a perceived stress is presented. This response inhibits other physiological functions such as digestion. She tells us how posture and breath practices allow us to activate the parasympathetic nervous system which allows for rest, recovery, digestion, and proper sleep.  Nadia also has a foundational understanding of Āyurveda, the science of life, and gives insight into this beautiful, ancient Indian system of natural and holistic medicine. She shares how we humans are a microcosm of the macrocosm and are made up of the same elements of the planet – earth, water, fire, air, and ether (space). She explains how each of us has a different makeup of these elements – some people are made up of more of the heavier elements or conversely the lighter elements. By understanding our composition, the symptoms we are experiencing and the season we are in, we can pick foods, herbs and spices that are more appropriate for us.Instagram - @follownadia

In this episode I speak with Nadia Walji. Nadia is a Certified Yoga Therapist. Nadia works with people one-on-one to pacify any symptoms or conditions that may be arising. Nadia tells us how the practice of Yoga can help people deal with stress, anxiety, sleep, and digestion. She shares her knowledge on some of the tools she uses, such as asana-s (postures) and prānāyāma (breath) practices. Nadia explains the 4 components of the breath and how we can play with those to cause a desired physical, physiological and psychological effect. Nadia also explains the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for fight-or-flight response when a perceived stress is presented. This response inhibits other physiological functions such as digestion. She tells us how posture and breath practices allow us to activate the parasympathetic nervous system which allows for rest, recovery, digestion, and proper sleep.  Nadia also has a foundational understanding of Āyurveda, the science of life, and gives insight into this beautiful, ancient Indian system of natural and holistic medicine. She shares how we humans are a microcosm of the macrocosm and are made up of the same elements of the planet – earth, water, fire, air, and ether (space). She explains how each of us has a different makeup of these elements – some people are made up of more of the heavier elements or conversely the lighter elements. By understanding our composition, the symptoms we are experiencing and the season we are in, we can pick foods, herbs and spices that are more appropriate for us.Instagram - @follownadia

In this episode I speak with author and creator of “Raw Attraction Magazine” Stephen James.  Stephen tells us about being in the “pick up” community over a decade ago in London, England.  He tells us about the good and bad aspects of the community and how it led him to founding his own magazine that's for sex, relationships, and spirituality for men and women. Stephen talks about joining many communities that were involved in deepening your sexuality.  He also shares how some of these communities broke up because of their cult-like behaviors.  He tells us about learning to have full body orgasms with or without a partner and practices that help with that.  We talk about how sex and relationships are looked at in modern society and how we can intend to have deeper relationships and more pleasurable connective sex.   Stephen talks about the importance of bringing intention into your life and your relationships as well.  Stephen also talks about healthy intentions to have before sex.http://www.steve.gifts/ 

In this episode I speak with comedian Adrienne Fish.  Adrienne has done almost all you can do in comedy in the Canadian industry.  She talks to us about how she is trying to talk more about her spirituality on stage.  She explains the process of learning an art form until you get comfortable enough to be able to use it as a tool for self exploration.  We talk about how learning to be authentic in what you do translates into making better connections with people. Adrienne shares her story of her rebellious phase after high school and abusing drugs.  She tells us about how she had to battle drug use but also how using certain psychedelics opened up her interest into a deeper spirituality.  She talks about the anxiety she always lived with by having a mind that constantly looked forward and the unnecessary suffering it causes. Adrienne shares her experience from going on a 10 day meditation retreat.  She shares how her ego slowly dissolved during the retreat.  We talk about the need for surrender and what that actually means in meditation.  We talk about how when we meditate and take psychedelics to get to this deeper connection, how when we get there it's such a familiar feeling like we have been there before.  https://www.adriennefish.com/@adriennefishyfishfish

In this episode I speak with the author of “The Psilocybin Connection” Jahan Khamsehzadeh.  Jahan completed his dissertation on psychedelics while doing his doctorate in philosophy, neuroscience and consciousness.  He now leads Psilocybin mushroom guided therapy sessions with people.  He shares how western culture brings a new dynamic into the psychedelic experience and how that differs from indigenous practices. Jahan shares what is happening on a neurological level when you are ingesting psychedelics.  He shares how and why this can help us overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression.  He also shows us how Psilocybin helps create new neurons which can help in creativity and also in helping people find meaning and purpose in life. Jahan also has studied psychosomatic therapeutic practices as well.  He explains how emotions and memories can get stuck in the body which causes tension to build.  We talk about how this internal tension can create pain, mental health issues, and even lead to disease.  He shares the practice of psychosomatic therapy and how it helps recognize and release tension you are holding and lead you to a more whole life.https://psychedelicevolution.org/

In this episode I speak with founder of “Life Like Jake” Jake Thomas.  Jake helps people with achieving goals, battling addiction and creating transformation in people's lives and he usually starts with a person's diet.  Jake tells us about his own battle with addiction and the process he went through for his own transformation.   Jake lays out the numerous diets he’s tried to find out what works for him best and gives him the most health and vitality.  He tried everything from veganism to full carnivore diets in his experimentation and made sure to stay with them for at least a year to see how it affected his bodies.  He shares doing these different diets and running marathons and how it went.   Jae talks about how what we consume affects our minds.  He talks about helping people get off of prescription drugs by changing their diets.  He talks about how our diets can affect all other addictions in our life and how changing it is the first step to other transformations.  Jake shares winning bodybuilding competitions without using performance enhancing drugs.https://lifelikejake.com/