Roots of Life Podcast

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Two young professionals speaking their minds on topics including mental and physical health, positivity, productivity and the occasional use of psychedelics. The philosophy of young minds for everyone. We appreciate any and all questions or comments sent to rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com and follow us…

Roots of Life Podcast


    • Jun 16, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Episode 29 - 10 things to do in the summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 57:13


    James and Taylor suggest 10 different summer activities you can partake in.

    Episode 28 - Weird things you should know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 55:14


    James and Taylor talk about weird things like subcultures, ways of classifying civilizations, and a euthanasia roller coaster! Check it ouuuut!

    Episode 27 - Vipassana Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 51:00


    Taylor tells his vipassana experience and what it was like to sit in 10 days of silence.

    Episode 26 - (Special Guest) John Sketchley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 112:44


    Taylor talks vipassana and philosophy with long time friend, nomad, meditation practitioner, and all around good guy, John Sketchley.

    Episode 25 - (Special Guest) Imtiaz Taj

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 43:58


    Taylor is gone, forever... So James meets with Imtiaz who tells his worldwide story involving his birth in Pakistan, immigration to the USA pre 9/11, and being discrimnated upon before being exported to Canada and living an educational life filled with growth and wisdom.

    Episode 24 Personality & Conscience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 51:39


    James and Taylor talk about underlying personalities and where conscience comes from.

    Episode 23 The how to make a podcast, podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017 61:30


    James and Taylor discuss the different ways you can go about creating a podcast and things you might need.

    Episode 22 - Election Lottery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 57:35


    James and Taylor talk about the upcoming British Columbia provincial election, and reasons to vote, and the celebration of 420 that happened in their cities. Continued by a conversation started by the question 'what would you do with 50 million dollars?'

    Episode 21 - Beer and Trade Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 54:39


    We talk about some pretty cool stuff in this episode. I mean, let's be honest, we talk about cool ass shit in every episode. We talk about beer, nomadic humans settling down to get drunk. Trading services instead of goods. What to say to people when they screw up your stories, and last but not least, you get to listen to James confess his dying appreciation for Taylor's descriptive tickled fancies. You won't want to miss this one!

    Episode 20 - Stoner Spring Clean

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 65:02


    James and Taylor talk everything marijuana, and spring as it rolls around the corner and the seasons change.

    Episode 19 - Burnout; What it is and how to avoid it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 62:28


    The Roots Of Life hosts talk about what it feels like to burnout, and how to prevent it from happening. From home life to the work place, stay motivated and energetic. Artist of the week: John Sketchley - Aya https://soundcloud.com/taylorjeanmusic/lsd You can also find johns illustrative work on Instagram @rootsoflifepodcast

    Episode 18 - Self Love & Escapism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 72:23


    Jimmy and Taylor discuss different ways to emphasize self love, and positive/negative affects of escapism. Artist of the week Kyle Miller http://www.tgt-Studios.com Twitter/IG: @tgtstudios http://www.rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 17 - Marijuana & LSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017 64:40


    Taylor & James talk about current events in marijuana culture and the possible health benefits of LSD. twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com Artist of the Week: NOBL (Brittni Noble) https://soundcloud.com/nobltunes/floating https://www.twitter.com/nobltunes https://www.facebook.com/nobltunes https://www.instagram.com/nobltunes Roots of Life Survey http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=R1qzPu3UkOFH&ver=short

    Episode 16 - Habits and Conflict Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2017 48:49


    Jimmy and Taylor talk about breaking down old habits and building healthy new ones on top of constructive ways to resolve conflicts within relationships. Artist of the Week Sean Patton https://www.facebook.com/seanpattonmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/seanpattonmusic/ https://www.seanpatton.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/78fhLc4XaO5kInuM5kt6B3 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtTk9UQeaDSw1KJFU9r0ghQ

    Episode 15 - Distractions & Fear of Success/Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2017 70:00


    Listen to Jimmy and Taylor talk about all of life's distractions and how to minimize the noise of the world, their love for warm fabrics, and the fear of outcomes they have no control of. twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com Wise Youngblood *PYROMANIAC* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dOuCTXj5MY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wiseyoungblood/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/wiseyoungblood1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wise_youngblood/ Website - http://www.wiseyoungblood.com/ CBC Searchlight - http://www.cbcmusic.ca/searchlight/1782 Shows Nanaimo - https://www.facebook.com/events/357871897915698/ Duncan - https://www.facebook.com/events/140057369833234/ ROOTS OF LIFE SURVEY http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=R1qzPu3UkOFH&ver=short

    Episode 14 - Travel & Practicing Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 70:22


    Have you ever wanted to go and explore somewhere new? Have you ever felt you aren't as happy as you should or could be? In episode 14 Taylor and Jimmy talk about the importance and unhealthy aspects of travel and the practice of being happy. twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com Molly Aspinall Facebook https://www.facebook.com/molly.aspinall.9 Twitter - https://twitter.com/mollyaspinall13 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/molly.aspinall/ Roots of Life Survey http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=R1qzPu3UkOFH&ver=short

    Episode 13 - Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 38:23


    Jimmy and Taylor talk about fear this week. We throw a few ideas around about what makes us afraid and what fear helps or hinders in our progress through life. twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 12 - Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 61:00


    What makes up a healthy relationship? Taylor and Jimmy talk about all kinds including parent-child relationships, friendships, mentors, and romantic entanglements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9V3FXK_8x8 twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 11 - Medicine, Addiction, & Fan Email

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 63:30


    Jimmy and Taylor talk about viruses, mental health in relation to substance abuse. Talking about the launch answering questions from you, the fans! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAR_EBYxQ4I twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 10 - Education and Popular Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 57:48


    Jimmy and Taylor explore education, different ways to obtain knowledge, and the benefits of having an awesome mentor! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P60592THaiE twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 9 - Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2017 59:02


    The hosts decide to talk a bit about the prefrontal cortex and synchronicity. When something is right, its right. Learn how to ride the wave of life. Flow is important, hear us talk about it here. https://youtu.be/4sQ4P0h3OUI twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 8 - Exercise & Physical Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2017 41:25


    In light of the new year, we get together this week to talk about different forms of exercise, the small things you can do to make exercising more enjoyable, and not lose track of it as the year gets farther along. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oREPY5iiij0 twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 7 - New Years Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 34:43


    Jimmy and Taylor reflect on the past year. Highs and Lows and practical things they can implement in their lives to make 2017 the best year moving forward. https://youtu.be/F7-TzidIV48 twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 6 - Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 49:45


    Jimmy and Taylor come back after the holidays, to discuss the ups and downs that can come up with the holidays and the commercialization of christmas. https://youtu.be/et-faiHyBq4 twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 5 - Mushroom Tea Part 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 36:18


    Your two favourite hosts get together in the studio, drink tea, and go on an adventure before returning to talk more about the experience. They talk about the journey of the heightened state of consciousness, and the lessons they learned along the way. https://youtu.be/CrLpWcQoAR8 twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 4 - The DrunkCast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 53:45


    The two of us get together in the studio after a copious number of alcoholic beverages while they talk, laugh at stupid stuff strictly for your entertainment. https://youtu.be/oFpPj81ECCw twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 3 - Suicide, Death, Afterlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 67:31


    Taylor and Jimmy give their thoughts on what happens after death, than continue to discuss mental health and suicide prevention. If you live in BC and are struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings don't hesitate to call the Crisis Line 24 hrs: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433). If somewhere else find your local crisis line, call your local emergency line, or tell someone close to you as soon as possible. https://youtu.be/gCZ-vT4EgEg twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com **None of the thoughts, views or ideas stated in this episode or any other episode are related to or supported by our employers in any way.

    Episode 2 - Creativity And Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 53:29


    Taylor and Jimmy talk about the things that inspire them as well as life tools that they use to stay creative in what turns out to be an inspirational and thought provoking conversation. https://youtu.be/UNkHuJFdW9Y twitter: @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com

    Episode 1 - Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2017 52:50


    Taylor and Jimmy start by introducing themselves, asking you to join them on the roots of life journey and continue by discussing the healing powers and practical uses of psychedelics. twitter @rootsoflifepod insta: @rootsoflifepodcast rootsoflifepodcast@gmail.com rootsoflifepodcast.com https://youtu.be/1pqag-TIsdM

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