Electric Soil Podcast

Happy 1st Day of Summer ☀️ & Happy Intl Yoga Day!

Welcome David Wood to the show!! He joins ESP on his book tour for the June 13th release - "Mouse in the Room: Because the Elephant Isn't the Only Animal in the Room!" We also talk about the 3 buckets for his coaching style: Mindset, Money and Leverage. Stay until the end of the episode, AND check out the links at the bottom for some can't-miss opportunities for coaching if you're a business owner!

Kevin comes on the show today to talk all about the origins that lead him to podcasting and how it's grown into an incredibly successful venture for him and his team! We dive into what makes a successful podcast, as well as what you need to do behind the scenes to grow and create a profit. "Host of Top 100 Global Podcast "Next Level University" -900+ Episodes, Listeners In Over 120 Countries. Some people find rock bottom... I found out that rock bottom has a basement. In my mid 20's... I had it all. A beautiful girlfriend, a high-paying job, a sports car, my dream body... but I still ended up sitting on the edge of a bed debating suicide... several times. After my rock bottom moment, I went all-in on self-improvement, I was determined to overcome my anxiety, to overcome my depression. Years later, I host a podcast with hundreds of thousands of downloads in over a hundred countries, I've grown the podcast into a multi-six-figure business and I've recorded over 700 episodes. I've given nearly 100 speeches and had the opportunity to do hundreds of coaching calls. The main thing that changed was ME. I focused on learning what I didn't know (and unlearning a lot too) and my life started to shift. It's my purpose to help other people get unstuck and get to the next level of their lives! I love talking about Consistency, Commitment, Habits, Mindset, Confidence, Fear, Relationships and Limiting Beliefs." Find Kevin: @neverquitkid www.nextleveluniverse.com

Episode 1 of Season 8!! Jimmy Song is back on the show as we talk about the year of 2021 in Bitcoin, NFT's (very interesting take on this!), Elon Musk and other influencers abilities to sway the market... How Bitcoin is changing the world for the better in certain countries and certain demographics of people...the state of fiat currency (including the massive money-printing of the past few years and the resulting inflation)... And the million-dollar questions: Will BTC hit 100k and beyond by the end of the year?? (Jimmy is more of a 5-year prediction guy, as you will hear) and is BTC prone to regulations? How future-proof is Bitcoin?? Jimmy also just released his new book (with several other co-authors): https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-American-Dream-Technology-Transcending/dp/B09P7RL79Z About Jimmy: "Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator and entrepreneur. He's a programmer with over 20 years experience, an open source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and the author of Programming Bitcoin from O'Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book, Thank God for Bitcoin and BItcoin and the American Dream. Jimmy has been a lecturer at the University of Texas, an expert witness in legal cases involving Bitcoin and is an advisor to multiple companies. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk and has a podcast Bitcoin Fixes This." Find Jimmy

(**originally posted on '10 Albums' podcast, March 4th, 2022) TODAY, Emily E Finke is on the show to promote her latest single, 'Maybe'. Before we get into the single, Emily and I talk about her origins in music, her upbringing, and how and when she got into singing. We also talk about why she is so drawn to classical music and vintage film-making.  We also discuss her creative process and how she balances MANY different balls in the air: from composing, producing, video production to audio engineering, songwriting and the performances themselves. **Also, of note - the music video for 'Maybe' will be released on March 5th. It will premiere on Emily's YouTube channel (linked below). The song has a classical feel to it, with a degree of musical theatre to it - the song tells a beautiful story :  Creative powerhouse Emily E. Finke once again captures the listener with her rich, mezzo-soprano voice and extraordinary songwriting in her new, original single, “Maybe.” Created with the soul of early 20th-century pop, the range of classical training, the inspiration of her Christian faith, and the ingenuity of an indie creative, “Maybe" takes the listener on an emotional journey of discovery to a place where “…dreams aren't always what they seem.” We spin the song 'Maybe' at the end of the show, so stick around for that!!

This was one of my favourite interviews to do, to date! I love Samson's energy, his storytelling and his infectious laugh. We discuss dualities & contrasting forces, his turning point from turning a life of partying and working long hours and just generally being unhappy, to turning a full 180 degrees into a being full of space and gratitude! We discuss gratitude and the power of acceptance...we discuss the influence our environment has on us...we discuss the importance of a morning routine...Samson also shares his upbringing (which includes some very relateable stories of divorced parents and domestic violence, along with moving close to 100 times over his teenage years). The best stuff on this episode is Samson's stories about his job as a water delivery man in the mountains in Colorado. He literally delivers water jugs of spring water to folks up in the mountains that surround the city he lives in! He talks about how he blesses the water, and always finds the time to pull over and sit down & breathe and feel gratitude for himself and his life. Great stuff here!! I apologize for some of the glitchy responses here - for the most part, the signal was good, but there are some intermittent spots where Samson cuts out. Find Samson

Calling in from New York, New York - Matt Gallo of 'Summit Academy' joins the show today! We discuss his origins, from growing up in Brooklyn, to his battle with mental health to meeting with some very influential mentors early in his life. From there we discuss his program, Summit Academy. The Academy is based on the 3 pillars of: Leadership, Identity and Ownership - we do deep dives into all of those subjects. Matt is a very thoughtful and well-spoken guy, I am very glad to have had him on the show!! You guys will get a lot out of this episode. Matt also hosts a podcast that I will be a guest on here in the coming weeks! ✅www.instagram.com/mind.heart.muscle/

We are nearing the end of this epic 8-part journey with Jeff Lester!! Today, we talk about all things meditation: how Jeff got into meditation, his challenges with the practice (yes, he DID have the usual challenges we all seem to have) as well as some strategies for effective practice. Jeff has an awesome quiz you can take on his website that leads you to customize a 30-day meditation program - HIGHLY recommend you check it out, and participate! Find Jeff

Josh Bolton comes on the show today to discuss his origin story and how his podcast (aptly named 'The Josh Bolton Show') has been doing! Josh is coming up on 1 year into the podcast game - he has some excellent insights into starting and maintaining a successful show (*if you are interested in starting your own podcast - stick around for that part towards the end of the episode). Josh had a traumatic childhood that involved a lot of bullying and a misdiagnosis of a mental condition. Out of the darkness, Josh found his way into martial arts where he was able to focus his pent-up energy and discover his true self and his key principles to live by. He also shares some entertaining and humorous stories from some of the stand-out episodes from year 1 of the Josh Bolton Show. Of note, I will be appearing on his show in the not-too-distant future!

MARKETING WEEK: EPISODE #2 I very much enjoyed my interview with Hannah Acosta from Ugly Mug Marketing! We got into lead generation, Facebook ads, the importance of an email list, some of the myths around marketing...and even had a look at my current website/funnel to see what can be improved!! Great stuff here, Hannah knows her stuff and is PASSIONATE about it! More about Hannah: "Hannah Acosta is the passionate and purposeful leader of the Social Media Department at Ugly Mug Marketing. Over the past 4 years, Hannah has grown her department by over 340% and has worked alongside hundreds of small business owners and entrepreneurs as they navigate the ever-changing digital marketing landscape. After launching more than 4,000 social media campaigns, Hannah has had a front-row seat to the challenges and rewards faced by marketers today.. From private clients to social media masterclasses, Hannah brings her expertise and energy as she teaches clients how to use social media to scale their business, generate leads and achieve RESULTS." Find Hannah & Ugly Mug Marketing

Cyrus & David from AInfluencer.com join the program today. AInfluencer is the world's first free DIY influencer marketplace. This is a very cool & progressive way to market your online business. If you are tired of running keyword or Facebook ads and cynical by the degree of bots and spamming that happens - definitely give this platform a serious look. Think of AInfluencer as more of a "word-of-mouth" way of using Instagram influencers: using 'micro' or 'nano' influencers who have a small, but loyal following to help promote and spread the word of your business - at the fraction of the cost of using a traditional celebrity influencer! How Ainfluencer Works : Ainfluencer is the easiest, fastest, and most cost-effective way to run Instagram influencer marketing campaigns. It's time that you experienced the power of Instagram influencer marketing for yourself, without spending hours on tedious research and administration. Ainfluencer is the first true DIY platform for Influencer Marketing. No commitments, no hassles, everything is made super easy, and it's free to use. ✅ https://www.ainfluencer.com ***Special deal for listeners of 'Electric Soil Podcast' : Any businesses listening to the show that join Ainfluencer by End of September 2022 will receive $100 credit when they: 1) Create an Ad on Influencer 2) Spend the first $500 They can contact us at Support@ainfluencer.com and let Cyrus & David know you got the deal from 'Electric Soil Podcast' !!

Lance is a live music enthusiast. Since attending his first concert in 2005, he has attended more than 750 concerts. In 2019, he attended a personal best of 162 concerts. Lance hosts a podcast called "Yesterday's Concert" which is a unique love letter to live music. Your guide opens the pages of his personal jam journal to take you on a live music odyssey. Part concert review, part memoir, these stories feature thumping bass and screeching guitar riffs that bring the excitement of live music to your podcast feed. Check out Lance online

Paxson Chase is a 23-year-old alternative/indie artist from Trenton, New Jersey. He gained recognition, at age 19, for his single "I Want to Kill Myself but Now is Not the Right Time". Since then he has released 8 projects, the most recent ones being 2021's "Pretend" ...Paxson also just released a 3-song mixtape called "Monsters Have Feelings Too". Paxson has a unique blend of lo-fi acoustic music with rap - a very cool sound!! Stick around for the end of the episode where we spin "Play This In the Basement". Find Paxson online

Jeff and I continue our EPIC 8 PART JOURNEY through yoga, breathwork and self-discovery here with Part 6: Breath. Jeff talks about the significance of proper breathing, the journey of our breathing itself, the mechanics of breath in our body and how our breath is our bridge to oneness and unity. He has a few wonderful metaphors and stories in this episode - not to be missed!! AWESOME stuff here. Find Jeff

Nate joins the show today to tell us his origin story, as far as what set off an impressively sizeable transformation in his life. He is now a Life Coach (he was on both Level 1 and 2 Enlifted certs with me) and has taken a shine to being a Plant Medicine Guide, as well. We discuss many topics from : breathwork & the importance of breathing, 4 step storywork (a form of narrative therapy), the safety surrounding a successful psychedelic trip, the benefits of microdosing, how a "heroic dose" of LSD was the lynchpin for the past 18+ months of spiritual and real-world transformation - Nate left a 6 figure job to bet on himself, and follow his intuition. Nate is a very gifted & articulate speaker, I am so happy to have had him on! He will be a recurring guest, to be certain, as we have a special bond. Find Nate online : ✅ https://www.instagram.com/innate.flow/ ✅ https://innateflow.co

If you commit to something as little as 10 minutes a day (yoga, meditation) it can lead to 62 total hrs by the end of the year! I decided, last April, to commit to 10min minimums of Yoga, Jogging, Weight & Resistance Training, Meditation, Journaling, Singing, Piano, Guitar. I have to say that 10 months in I feel much more flexible and stronger, mentally and physically!

Joe Wadsworth, the Chief Executive Producer of 'The Online Recording Studio', joins me today - from "across the pond" in London, England. The Online Recording studio combines the ability to work with world-class producers and studio musicians all from the comfort of your own home (studio). Joe gives his own origins in music, as well as the origin-story of TORS. We also discuss the full services available - including online promotion, coaching, session musicians, collaborators and audio production (mixing, mastering, etc). There are producers and musicians for ALL genres of music, so if it has been your dream to release a single, an EP or a full-length album - seek out Joe! Find Joe and 'The Online Recording Studio' online :

Please welcome Katie Chonacas to the show!! Katie is an über-talented Renaissance Woman - a true artist in every sense of the word. Katie is an actress that has appeared on CSI : NY, Cold Case and Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, among many others...she's shared the Silver Screen with such legends as Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Nic Cage and Milla Jovovich... She released her first poetry book this past March (on International Poetry Day), called "A Lovers Fairytale". Katie also just released her first solo album this past November 11th (which also just so happens to be her birthday!) : 'Dreamland 1111' by Saint Kyriaki (her artist alias). We are here to talk about ALL the above, as well as how Katie deals with the creative blocks that come her way, her 7 years of celibacy, why NFTs are so important, how she maintains so many high level projects at the same time and shares her #1 tip for budding artists everywhere! Excellent talk here, I trust you will enjoy it as much as I did!! Find Katie online :

I am honoured to have Christian Coelho on the show today! He is in the midst of writing his first book - set to release in spring 2022. The book is divided into 2 distinct sections : 1 dives into the history of Yoga, where the other one takes you down the path of applying what your practice is teaching you. Christian gives some great insight into his own creative process, while writing, as well as how he overcomes the obstacles that show up during the writing process itself. We also get a solid overview on what Yoga is viewed as in our current time vs how it began many, many years ago. There are a lot of great little side-trails we take in this interview, too, talking about karma..the ego...spirituality meshing with the intellectual...I trust you will enjoy our talk! ** We will be having Christian back on this coming spring, at the time of the book release!! Find Christian online :

Happy 2022 and welcome to Part 5/8 in the 'Jefe Living 8-Part Mini Series' with one Jeff Lester!! Today we talk about the ancient Hindu scriptures that make up what is considered to be one of the holy scriptures for Hinduism : "Bhagavad Gita". There is so much practical information that is passed down to us in these scriptures; the information is very much applicable to us, even in our current modern times. An overall birds-eye view of the book is that the central story being told is one that helps the reader become more aware of their own lives, helping point out the path to 'Ego Dissolve' & the dangers of attachment and ego identification and how selfless acts lead to true abundance in all aspects of life (plus much, much more!!). This book is highly recommended - there are many different version in both book and audiobook form. This information is useful at any age and at any stage of your life! There is a lot of replay value... JOIN US FOR PART 6 : BREATH...coming soon. Find Jeff

HAPPY 2022!! What better way to kick off the new year than with an interview about relationships?? LILY WALFORD of lovewithintelligence.com is on the show today. We talk all things relationships & dating. Lily and co are out to help people date safely & successfully with their unique and effective take on the traditional 'dating site'. After over $30 million dollars in research LWI is here to help YOU find your perfect match!! (or, in my case, strengthen my already perfect match;) Lily has some wonderful quotes in here, this is a MUST LISTEN for all my audience out there... Find Lily online :

I am pleased to announce my guest today being Megan McLaren!! We have been friends for over a decade and I am very happy to have her as my guest so we can talk about 'What Happy People Do Differently". Megan is a clinical educator, behavioural health consultant, registered social worker, mother of twins, badass motherf*cker ;) This is an excellent discussion around why are brains act the way they do, how to bounce back from the usual negative bias we have, as humans..and how to moderate that 'fight / flight' response that pops up in your daily life! We also discuss the importance of habits and how some seemingly small changes can make huge differences in your overall mindset and state. Joy and happiness is something you have to practice and work on.  Listen to this episode to get some wonderful insight onto this subject!! Thanks Megan :)

Andre Viel joins the show today to talk about his unique set of life circumstances that led him into a career as a Recovery Coach, Family Recovery Coach and Certified Interventionist. Andre was on top of the world (seemingly) until his life took a turn that led him down a life of gangs, addiction and suicidal thoughts. One morning he decided he couldn't keep going as he was and asked for help. Some time later, after meeting his true self in rehab, Andre followed the 'omens' and his intuition around the world to learn about the subject of recovery. Andre grew up a "people-pleaser" - a trait he was able to harness and convert into a much healthier approach to helping people, only after he helps himself first! A lot of great info on this episode! Andre has a great way of explaining the nuances of recovery, as well as family dynamics and how meditation helped him find his best self. Recovery means regaining your power of decision. Great interview, I hope you guys enjoy it! Find Andre online : ✅ www.therecoverylifestyle.ca ✅ www.facebook.com/andre.vi.96 ✅ www.facebook.com/hoperecoverycoaching/

The incomparable Nick Hail calls in from South Africa to discuss his latest hit single ('Anime Girl') and the events that led to him winning "Best African Actor" at the Continental Film Awards!! Nick hosts a great podcast, too - shoutout to "Enter the Muse". Nick is releasing 2 singles per month for the months of November, December and January - he will then release a compilation EP of said singles on February 20th, 2022. That date marks the anniversary of his older brother's passing. We get into how that situation has affected his life ever since, as well as what it has meant to this musical endeavour. I always love talking with Nick - he is a very thoughtful guy and has a very unique take on the arts and creation! I am sure you'll enjoy this talk! PS - stick around for the end of the show where we spin 'Anime Girl'. Find Nick Hail online : ✅ https://nickhail.hearnow.com/anime-girl (link to the single) ✅ https://anchor.fm/nick-hail ✅ https://www.instagram.com/real_nickhail/ ✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHkz0RIQ18LGP1vktjsDWqA

A special bonus episode for you all! I had the privilege of being a guest on Jahmaal Marshall's podcast, 'Listen Then Speak' ! Here is the unedited interview. We talk about the origins of my 2 online courses ('Creative Minds Conservatory' & 'Recovery Roadmap'). Follow Jahmaal online : ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-then-speak/id1550684472 ✅ https://www.facebook.com/listenthenspeakpodcast/ ✅ https://listenthenspeak.com ✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/

I am honoured and thrilled to have Mr. Bryan Gouthro on the show today. Get ready to sit under the Learning Tree of Business!! Bryan basically came on and performed a 80-minute-mic-drop. So much incredible insight, by way of storytelling - as well as some amazing quotes and soundbites : "If it is to be, it is up to me". "Systemize what you can". "Success isn't hard - we make it hard". "Success takes discipline and routines". "People are more than their jobs". "Don't leave things hanging in the air". "Leadership is a learned skill". * Bryan was able to leverage his own furniture store into a franchising deal with The Brick; for much of his career he was in charge of 19 locations here in Western Canada.

I am honoured and thrilled to have Mr. Bryan Gouthro on the show today. Get ready to sit under the Learning Tree of Business!! Bryan basically came on and performed a 80-minute-mic-drop. So much incredible insight, by way of storytelling - as well as some amazing quotes and soundbites : "If it is to be, it is up to me". "Systemize what you can". "Success isn't hard - we make it hard". "Success takes discipline and routines". "People are more than their jobs". "Don't leave things hanging in the air". "Leadership is a learned skill". * Bryan was able to leverage his own furniture store into a franchising deal with The Brick; for much of his career he was in charge of 19 locations here in Western Canada.

Welcome to Part 4 of the 8-part-mini-series with Jeff Lester. Today, we talk about the dualities of life, the darkness & the light, the Yin & the Yang. Fresh off one of Jeff's Yin Yoga classes we both had the idea to discuss this topic, independent of each other! Clearly it was meant to be. Jeff releases some of his signature insight and value-bombs on how more "Yin" in your life can really help all avenues and aspects of your experience. ☯️ Yin = surrender, letting things happen, breathing, awareness & observation, resting... ☯️ Yang = exercises such as running, resistance training (weights), thoughts, "get er done" attitude... Jeff also gives some GREAT suggestions on how to start allowing my Yin into your life, one small step at a time! Find Jeff

Today, I welcome the talented & creative Constanza Roeder to the show! She is the founder & CEO of the ‘Hearts Need Art : Creative Support for Patients and Caregivers' - a non-profit organization based out of San Antonio, Texas. Her experience as an adolescent Leukemia survivor transformed into a calling to create a world where everyone can experience moments of joy, self-expression, and connection while facing life-altering health challenges. She now speaks, writes, and empowers others to "re-frame and reclaim" the healing power of their own creativity and is on a mission to “humanize healthcare” through the arts. We had a fantastic conversation about how arts and music can help those in treatment and recovery, the physical and mental health benefits of art, why so many people stop pursing art at such an early age, and much more! Constanza also co-hosts a podcast ('Arts for the Health of It') that carries the same theme of art and music therapy helping during treatment and recovery. Find Constanza here : ✅ https://constanzaroeder.com ✅ https://heartsneedart.org ✅ https://heartsneedart.org/podcast/ Here are some of the links she suggested early in the episode : ✅ https://arts.ufl.edu/academics/center-for-arts-in-medicine/ (Center for the Arts in Medicine) ✅ https://thenoah.net (National Organization of Arts in Health) ✅ https://twitter.com/Daisy_Fancourt

LIVE from Vancouver, BC - we bring you singer/songwriter Rich Chambers!!! Rich just released my 4th single of the year in early September. It's called "High School Can't Last Forever." He has also just started a radio promotion campaign to get some airplay for his 2020 Santa's Rockin' Band Christmas album. By his own admission, Rich is basically just an average middle-aged guy who had an epiphany. You can say that his “mid-life crisis" wasn't about buying a convertible and dating a younger woman ... it's been about buying guitars and making music! Super cool story, Rich is just a great guy - I am definitely routing for him. Enjoy a taste of the single at the start of the episode, and then enjoy the whole song at the end of the interview!! You can find Rich's music on all the usual streaming sites. Other places to find Rich online : ✅ https://richchambers.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/santasrockinband/?hl=en ✅ https://www.facebook.com/rich.chambers.18

Rachel Tapscott is on the show today - Zoom-calling in from halfway across the world, Australia! We discuss her origins of video career, which has some very interesting stories involving her working for the regional news team! Rachel has some amazing info and videos on her website & YouTube channel (see links below). The content has a lot to do with helping people feel comfortable in front of the camera, as well as a lot of 'how to' videos for those starting out in video production. She is the CEO and Director at 'That Camera Girl' : a video production company that helps businesses tell their stories through video. Super cool. And, somehow, Rachel also finds the time to host a badass podcast called 'The Mindset Mastery Podcast'. We get into how this podcast came about, how it has helped her grow as a person and what kinds of mindset tips & tricks she uses to maintain her high levels of performance. Rachel is a prime example of the perfect guest for this show! (BTW - I will be showing up as a guest on her show here in the not-so-distant future ;) Find Rachel online!

Jeff is back, and we have an announcement to make! We will be extending his series of interviews to an 8-part mini-series, to tie in to the 'Eight Limbs of Yoga' theme

Part 2 of my convo with one Chris 'Bad Moon' Rhyason : Chris Rhyason is one of the OG guests from when I was just starting in the podcast game! Expert story-teller, tremendous beard (take my word for it), 5 star visual artist - and owner & head cheese of 'Sterling Skull Studios' tattoo studio. SSS is located in Grande Prairie and has been thriving for just shy of 9 years. Chris and I bat around many topics including 80s movies, how the 90s differ from current times..Steven Seagal as Jimi Hendrix? ..many other subjects! Chris also gives us his a unique, behind the scenes perspective on his business. Find Chris : ✅ https://thesterlingskullstudio.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/damncoyotechris/ ✅ https://www.facebook.com/TheSterlingSkullStudio/

Chris Rhyason is one of the OG guests from when I was just starting in the podcast game! Expert story-teller, tremendous beard (take my word for it), 5 star visual artist - and owner & head cheese of 'Sterling Skull Studios' tattoo studio. SSS is located in Grande Prairie and has been thriving for just shy of 9 years. Chris and I bat around many topics including 80s movies, how the 90s differ from current times..Fat Batman..dyed beards..many other subjects! Chris also gives us his a unique, behind the scenes perspective on his business. Find Chris : ✅ https://thesterlingskullstudio.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/damncoyotechris/ ✅ https://www.facebook.com/TheSterlingSkullStudio/

Jeff Lester of 'Jefe Living' is back for Part 2! We take a deeper dive into the "8 Limbs of Yoga" , as well as what the Chakras of the Body represent..we also get into a discussion of learned behaviours & ancestrally-passed-down behaviours, and even delve into the subject of Karma! I love hearing the more traditional, Eastern teachings on all of these subjects. Another hour that flew by! Find Jeff : ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/

I am proud to announce my band (Ground Level Falcons) has released our beautiful new album!! This podcast will debut the first single 'Your Face Gives It Away' (29:14) I give a detailed breakdown of how the pandemic affected the production of the album, as well as the story behind the album itself! ✅ 'Skyline' is now available on any streaming music site!! Also visit or purchase at : ✅ www.groundlevelfalcons.bandcamp.com ____________________________________________ Ground Level Falcons are back with their 5th LP, ‘Skyline'. Release date : September 22nd, 2021. This album was the bands most challenging to release, due to the start/stop nature of the pandemic of the past 18 months. Despite the lockdowns and some lengthy gaps in practicing - the band put together, what they all believe to be, their strongest effort to date! The GLF camp is back to a full lineup : bassist Greg Kolodychuk and lead guitarist/keyboardist Adrian Armitage have both returned from a 3 and a 4 year absence, respectively. The last album both Greg and Adrian were a part of was 2017s ‘The New Wilderness'. Backing vocalist, Olivia Ostrom, appears on all the songs this time around - she had made her debut on 2019s ‘Good Living Foundation' , appearing on the last 2 songs of that album. This album marks the 10-Year-Anniversary for the band, as well. The band started out in the fall of 2011. ‘Skyline' is the bands first self-produced album to date; frontman Matt Gardiner took on the engineering & mixing. The band used the analog online mastering service ARIA Mastering for the 2nd straight release. The album is a wonderful blend of 60s/70s and grunge era music. ABOUT THE ALBUM : ‘Skyline' is actually the prequel to 2019s ‘Good Living Foundation' , story-line wise. ‘Skyline' takes place on the Skyline Trail - which is located in Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The protagonist (Trent Hemingway) has recently broken up with his girlfriend (Amy) and has taken to the Skyline Hike to clear his head. Skyline Trail is a 27mile hike that has 5 campsites throughout to break up the hike. Each song represents a different stops on the hike - which adds up to 7 stops when you include the starting and finishing points. Each song also represents a different stage of the “7 Stages of Recovery*” as it relates to dealing with the end of this relationship. As the songs take on the different stages of recovery - the album, itself, plays quite beautifully as a story. Olivia's parts are varied from sparse & hauntingly, being placed in the background, to straight-up duets with Matt, depending on what part of the story is being told. 7 Songs & Stages : 1 - ‘The Human Trigger' = Shock & Denial 2 - ‘Your Face Gives It Away' = Pain & Guilt 3 - ‘Blood Memory' = Anger & Bargaining 4 - ‘DisLocation' = Depression 5 - ‘Strawberry Moon' = The Upward Turn 6 - ‘Running Like a River' = Reconstruction 7 - ‘Skyline' = Acceptance & Hope ✅www.facebook.com/groundlevelfalcons ✅www.twitter.com/glevelfalcons ✅www.instagram.com/ground_level_falcons

Jeff Lester of 'Jefe Living' is on the show today! He brings some fantastic knowledge and perspective on Yoga and life, in general. I very much enjoyed this discussion. It was very apparent when we were halfway through our booked time - there is going to be a Part 2!! ....stay tuned. I hope you enjoy our discussion as much as I did. Find Jeff : ✅ https://jefeliving.com ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jefe_af/

Jahmaal Marshall is a public speaker, a mentor, a counsellor and a fan of all things spoken word. He has a passion to see past the surface to discover the 'why' and the 'what'. Jahmaal spent 6 years working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons Central Office in DC - which taught him a lot about the stigma and miscast judgements that fall upon those in prison. We also discuss the preparation needed to ensure an effective presentation occurs when speaking to a group, before during and after a gig. We also dive into the differences between counselling and mentoring. There is a very candid spot towards the back end of the interview that I really appreciate Jahmaal's honesty - as we converse about some, of the many, issues that the world faces today. We specifically discuss his situation and perspective of being a young black man living in America. Some excellent content here today - very thankful to Jahmaal for coming on the show! Find and follow Jahmaal here : ✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall ✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-then-speak/id1550684472 (Apple Podcast) ✅ https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZKBCtjVuob0vx4UqeAF8r (Spotify Podcast) ✅ https://www.instagram.com/jluvstolisten/

Here is Part 2 of Chad Curtis, of the 'Our Human Experience' podcast! We are talking all things 'Plant Medicine'. Chad has been involved in Plant Medicine Ceremonies for the past year and a half, so has become well-versed in the medicines themselves, as well as the communities & ceremonies We also discuss the pre and post care needed to have a successful journey (ie - mindset, environment, dosage, specific medicine for specific need). Excellent conversation here! Anyone who is interested or intrigued by the idea of Plant Medicine - you will dig these episodes! ✅Check out the podcast that Chad and his wife, Melissa, have on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/our_human_experience_/ ✅We also talk quite a bit about Enlifted in this episode : https://www.enlifted.me

Chad, of the 'Our Human Experience' podcast, is my guest today. We are talking all things 'Plant Medicine'. Chad has been involved in Plant Medicine Ceremonies for the past year and a half, so has become well-versed in the medicines themselves, as well as the communities & ceremonies We also discuss the pre and post care needed to have a successful journey (ie - mindset, environment, dosage, specific medicine for specific need). Excellent conversation here! Look for Part 2 later in the week. Anyone who is interested or intrigued by the idea of Plant Medicine - you will dig these episodes! ✅Check out the podcast that Chad and his wife, Melissa, have on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/our_human_experience_/ ✅We also talk quite a bit about Enlifted in this episode : https://www.enlifted.me

Mark Henick joins the show today to talk about his incredible story of growing up suicidal to pivoting in to the youngest-ever board member for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, as well as the youngest President of a provincial Canadian Mental Health Association in history. Mark recently released his first book : "So-Called Normal : A Memoir of Family, Depression and Resilience". We get into his whole process of writing this book itself, and how it has helped his own life coming out of the release. Mark shares some incredible insight as to how the publics view of Mental Health has changed, for the better, over the past 10 years - as well as what we need to do to continue making it better. We also discuss his amazing TedTalk, that is one of the most watched TT's of all time - currently sitting at 6.7 million views! Check out his podcasts : 'So-Called Normal Podcast' and 'Living Well Podcast' . Find Mark online : https://markhenick.com @markhenick (twitter, instagram) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1QoyTmeAYw : TedTalk

Steffan and I had a great conversation about all things 'Golden Triangle Ventures Inc.' This guy has got some incredible businesses with some truly mind-blowing concepts on the way, and services currently available. GTV merges the 3 components of : 1) Health : 'Global Health Services' - PPE, as well as CBD/hemp. 2) Entertainment : 'Lavish Entertainment' - Epic Raves based out of Las Vegas. 3) Technology : 'HyFrontier Technologies' - innovative, game-changing agriculture technologies. ...and just for good measure : throw in 'Napa Wine Brands' ;) Steffan's bio : "Mr. Dalsgaard has a background business development with over a decade of experience representing and consulting with dozens of private and public companies over his career. Mr. Dalsgaard consults with companies on all of their corporate objectives while providing a professional and corporate face to their organization. Steffan Dalsgaard has built a strong reputation in the public relations industry and has a mission to work with emerging growth companies that are positioned to become significant businesses in their respective fields. By providing quality representation and strategic consulting catered to each client's individual needs, the services Mr. Dalsgaard provides are highly valued and imperative to many different corporate successes. Mr. Dalsgaard has a vision of operating a nationally recognized holding company for a multitude of businesses that provide synergistic value to each other which are all operated and managed under one umbrella." Do yourself a favour and look in to Steffan's amazing companies : https://www.goldentriangleinc.com https://gtvhealth.com https://www.instagram.com/epicraves/ https://twitter.com/epicraves Follow GTV on the Stock Exchange : https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/quote/GTVH?.tsrc=applewf

"From homeless to hero, Michael Unbroken, is the Founder of Think Unbroken, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Since 2016, Michael has empowered over 100,000 trauma survivors to get out of The Vortex, learn to love themselves, and become the hero of their own story." Michael comes on the show to share his incredibly inspiring story of Homeless-to-Hero. Michael is all about doing the deep work, the hard work, in order to reveal your true self. There are no shortcuts to alleviating the traumas you have experienced in your life; if you ignore these traumas - they resurface in the form of panic-attacks, addiction and many other self-sabotaging behaviours. I absolutely loved this conversation - so thankful for Michael coming on the show! I am certain this will be a game-changer for you to listen to. Find Michael Unbroken : https://www.thinkunbroken.com https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken/?hl=en https://www.amazon.ca/Think-Unbroken-Understanding-Overcoming-Childhood-ebook/dp/B07Z329MLT

Simon Pellett from the 'Music On Your Own Terms' podcast joins the show today! Simon has a great podcast over at : http://musiconyourownterms.com We talk about how things were down in Ft.Worth, Texas during and after the Pandemic. We also delve into his coming-to-America story (he was born in the UK)...how he met his wife of 20 years, how the New England music scene helped pivot him into starting his current podcast, which he delivers on a weekly basis btw. Mental Health is a very important topic for Simon..he is not shy about his own battles with anxiety, bullying and depression. He is fortunate to be on the safer, healthier side of the fence these days - and is happy to share some of his own habits and mindsets that keep him from re-entering those dark days. Great stuff here, I really enjoyed our conversation! Thanks Simon!

'Talking Shop' is back! Glen and I have a preamble prior to our recording the "Summer of Grunge" series over on #10Albums podcast : (https://www.spreaker.com/show/10-albums) We talk the usual summer activities : eating sugary breakfast cereal that cuts the roof of your mouth (looking at you - Capt Crunch!) and our recent, simultaneous trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains! Check out our mini-series on the #10Albums podcast, if you are a fan of 90s music (specifically Grunge)!

Jacob stops by to talk all things to do with creativity. He is incredibly insightful and thoughtful in regards to all avenues of the importance of being in touch with your creative side and your imagination. I HIGHLY recommend his book 'The Creative Cure'. Check out the links below for some upcoming events with Jacob and his friends : https://www.jacobnordby.com https://insighteventsusa.com/the-gathering-of-the-creatives/ https://www.jacobnordby.com/creative-self-journal-gift/. (free eBook we discuss)

Jacob stops by to talk all things to do with creativity. He is incredibly insightful and thoughtful in regards to all avenues of the importance of being in touch with your creative side and your imagination. I HIGHLY recommend his book 'The Creative Cure'. Check out the links below for some upcoming events with Jacob and his friends : https://www.jacobnordby.com https://insighteventsusa.com/the-gathering-of-the-creatives/ https://www.jacobnordby.com/creative-self-journal-gift/. (free eBook we discuss)

Here is an unedited version of my interview on Mike Schwartz' show : 'Music Fit Podcast' ! We discussed being in a band coming out of the pandemic, the strength of having a podcast as a musician, Rage Against the Machine and many other topics. It was a great time! Thanks Mike! Definitely check out Mike's podcast at : https://anchor.fm/themusicfitpodcast Also - do yourself a favour and sign up to 'Music Fit Collective' ..a FREE introductory pass! https://unicorns.musicfitcollective.com/landing?from=https%3A%2F%2Funicorns.musicfitcollective.com%2Fprivacy-policy

Mark England visits ESP en route to his quest to hit 1000 podcasts - we are #245! The self-proclaimed language-geek, Mark, is the Founder of the coaching company 'Procabulary' , as well as the Head Coach at 'Enlift.me' He also gave a riveting TedTalk speech in 2017 (see the link below) Mark gives some great insight on the power the words we use can be, as well as the damage they can have. Definitely take the 'Soft Word Challenge' that Mark lays down to us!! Incredible interview, hope you all enjoy. ABRACADABRA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-6as-5dxSs (TedTalk) https://www.instagram.com/markengland2057/?hl=en https://procabulary.org https://www.enlifted.me

Part 3 of the Trilogy!! (This one is only 25 min haha) https://unicorns.musicfitcollective.com/landing?from=https%3A%2F%2Funicorns.musicfitcollective.com%2Fprivacy-policy About "The Rock Doctor" Mike Schwartz I help musicians solve their problems through the magic of movement, breath and a rock star mindset. I founded the Music Fit Collective, the Official Optimization Station of the Music Industry where we're changing the game of Musician Wellness and rewriting the rules of Rock & Roll one musician at a time from the inside out. I'm the creator and facilitator of The Music Fit Method©️, and I authored “The Musician's Guide To Surviving The Rock Star Lifestyle”. With over 15 years as the Trusted Authority of Musician Wellness, I've got some stories to share.

"I think, like many, we should use this as national time of reflection. We need to acknowledge moving forward that we need to do better. As a nation, as individuals, we need to do better. I am appalled and offended by the actions of those who came before us, that they could commit such atrocities..and how our country silently condoned, covered up and closed a blind eye to this genocide all these years. I will never understand our need to extinguish the light and the language and essence of other humans so ours may shine brighter and grow bigger." -Jan Larsen (retired Social Worker - Ashcroft, BC, Canada) #everychildmatters #everynamecounts post script : This was a tough episode to record. I would like to acknowledge the community of Lytton, BC - who all had to evacuate their community due to the forest fire nearby. I don't feel I brought enough attention to this in the episode ...my thoughts and prayers are with you all, as well.