Podcasts about float conference

It's that time of year again! Kim & Jocelyn from the Float Conference, and Float Conference hosts Courtney and Jacob join the pod to share why San Antonio is the place to be this summer! Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Float Tank Association (https://floatation.org) More Floats (https://morefloats.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (https://Shop.artofthefloat.com)

It took a minute, but now that we're all recovered from the awesomeness of the 2023 Float Conference in Louisville, KY, the crew is back to talk about some of their favorite moments. For Kim, it was a unique year where all her worlds melted together - her friends were onsite as panelists or offering services, one of her kiddos got to speak, her hubby put on the first ever Float Conference rock concert, and many attendees got to visit her center, along with two other beautiful centers in Louisville. With a smaller group of attendees, the conference felt cozy and intimate, and Gloria said this year felt like it was more collaborative with the panel discussions and roundtable talks. Dylan even stayed out til midnight (Portland time)! If you were there, you'll enjoy this extension of the warmth and sense of community that everyone felt at the event, and if you weren't there, you'll hear some of the insider tidbits you missed. Either way, get ready for a great experience in 2024! Links https://clinicalfloat.funraise.org/fundraisers Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Float Tank Association (https://floatation.org) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (https://Shop.artofthefloat.com)

Author, Podcaster, Mindfulness maestro, and so much more. Cory Allen joins the podcast today to discuss share his personal journey that has led him to floating and the benefits he experiences. Links Cory Allen's Website (https://www.cory-allen.com) Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Float Tank Association (https://floatation.org) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (https://Shop.artofthefloat.com)

Join us on another trip into the mind of Dr. FLUX! We catch up with FLUX's recent personal history, psychological journey and what his next Float Conference presentation will be. experience this fun, heartfelt, and fascinating episode that kicks off a series of Float Conference special episodes! Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Float Tank Association (https://floatation.org) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (https://Shop.artofthefloat.com) Links Buy Tickets to the Float Conference (https://www.floatconference.com/tickets) How Emotions Are Made (https://www.amazon.com/How-Emotions-Made-Lisa-Barrett/dp/1328915433/ref=asc_df_1328915433/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312021251979&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1958970351598704009&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032878&hvtargid=pla-465630258144&psc=1) Queering Psychedelics (https://www.amazon.com/How-Emotions-Made-Lisa-Barrett/dp/1328915433/ref=asc_df_1328915433/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312021251979&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1958970351598704009&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032878&hvtargid=pla-465630258144&psc=1) Shop FLUX T's (https://shop.artofthefloat.com/collections/clothing)

If you attended the 2022 Float Conference in Portland, Maine, you might remember a special presentation diving into the fascinating history behind the founder of sensory deprivation. Marshall Hammond from Float Tank Solutions and Float On in Portland joins us in this episode to discuss John C. Lilly's interesting history. You'll hear about Lilly's time at St. Thomas, his dolphin research, his continued connections to the CIA and Project MKULTRA. It's a wild ride! Marshall has been floating and working with the float world since 2012, and he has spent many years studying Dr. Lilly and plans to write a book about all that he's learned. If you'd like to learn more, be sure to check out Marshall's podcast and Patreon called Deep State History. Links Deep State History Patreon (www.patreon.com/deepstatehistory) Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Float Tank Association (https://floatation.org) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (https://Shop.artofthefloat.com)

If you missed last year's Float Conference, or if you chose to attend the amazing breathwork session that happened at the same time, and you missed Kim's “Creating an Organic Sales Funnel” workshop, you're in luck! In this episode, Kim breaks down a few key points about implementing some strategies to get folks to come back through the door again after their first float. You'll hear some common challenges to getting returning guests, how to create a powerful offer that isn't salesy, how to create “soft sell touchpoints”, and how to create a successful mindset to motivate your team (or yourself!). It's not just about creating a killer deal or setting quotas. Creating an effective organic sales funnel involves thinking about your why - understanding that you opened your doors to help your community find relief from the world and all that comes with the human condition - and remembering that “selling” is really just “helping”. Be sure to take a few notes, and for your homework, try at least one of the strategies discussed, and then we'd love to hear how it goes for you! Send us a message so we can share it with the world! Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Float Tank Association (https://floatation.org) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (https://Shop.artofthefloat.com)

_WARNING: This episode includes a little language drop, so we don't recommend it for little ears. _ Have you ever wondered what happens when someone notices trends and news across the float industry, and then a group of podcast hosts get together about those things? If so, you're in luck! The crew invited Producer Olga to join the show and toss out the latest news and trends that have been happening over the past couple of months. You'll hear a bit about the great debate over transdermal absorption of magnesium sulfate, and how one floaty human is using magnesium chloride to supplement the float solution in an effort to promote absorption for health benefits, along with some concerns and questions we should all iron out before shifting the standard. Other news includes floods across multiple centers and hair dye debacles, sprinkled with tidbits on some favorite tools and products to have on hand (including Fiberglass Stain Remover, vitamin C tabs, charcoal filters, a sump pump, and water leak alarms). You'll also be SHOCKED to hear the dates for the 2023 Float Conference in Louisville, KY. (Spoiler: Pre-conference workshops and events start on August 16th, and the conference is August 18-20!) Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (https://Shop.artofthefloat.com)

Graham Talley is co-founder and CEO of Portland based business Float On, which is one of the largest float tank centers in the United States. In addition to running over 1250 sessions in their sensory deprivation tanks each month, they offer consulting to other float centers, host community workshops, design their own software, and started a book publishing company that has released several books around floating, including republishing works by Dr. John C. Lilly, the inventor of the float tanks. Graham has a degree in Experimental Psychology, started a business designing elaborate treasure hunts (meetings in dark alleys, cyphers, car chases, etc.), received graduate training in Theater, founded a tutoring company, and competed at the World Beard and Mustache Championship in Norway.floathq.comfloattanksolutions.com About Float Tanks Primer - https://www.floattanksolutions.com/product/about-float-tanks-an-introductory-guide/ Programming and Metaprogramming in the Human Biocomputer (on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Metaprogramming-Human-Biocomputer-Experiments/dp/0692217894 Float Conference past talks - https://www.floatconference.com/videos HelmBot Software - https://helmbot.com/All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. Opening graphic assets by UlyanaStudio and Grandphic.sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

We all know that floating is a powerful practice, loaded with countless benefits. We're often aware that we don't want to promise too much, but one particular area where we might be able to talk a little more is about how float therapy can be beneficial for patients with body image concerns and/or eating disorders. If you made it to the 2022 Float Conference, you likely heard Dr. Emily Choquette sharing the latest findings about how LIBR (Laureate Institute for Brain Research) is studying the impact of float therapy and anorexia nervosa. We were delighted to invited Dr. Choquette to the show to talk in depth about that data, as well as how she got involved in the work. She shared that since anorexia is a particularly challenging condition to treat, and new treatments aren't being developed fast enough, the research that had already been done on anxiety and floating was a perfect gateway to expand studies. Early research shows that even just a single float can promote positive changes in a patient's perception of their body. We chatted with her about what we, as float center owners, can do to continue to foster a relationship with the science community and how to talk about this benefit that could potentially help many individuals who struggle with body image or eating disorders. Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Float Tank Association (https://floatation.org) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (https://Shop.artofthefloat.com)

Whew. Float Conference 2022 was one for the record books! The crew is back from Portland and recovering from the shenanigans (among other things). _Warning: This one's for the float fam, but not for your young fam. You'll hear some light adult language not suitable for little ears. _ You'll hear a recap of their favorite things - the workshops, the speakers, the venue, the FOOD, and more! Some highlights included sales and membership workshops, the latest research about floating and anorexia nervosa, the launch of the Float Research Collective fundraisers, and Dylan's love affair with a cardigan. If you missed out on the fun, be sure to tune in to experience a little of the salty love – and to hear where we'll be heading for Float Con 2023! Links Graham and Ashkahn's Cheat Sheet (https://grahamandashkahnssuperneatspreadsheetcheatsheet.com/) Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (Shop.artofthefloat.com)

Let's get this clear first: stop calling it red light therapy. We stand corrected. You may have heard of this hot new therapy that's been taking off across the globe, but in this episode, you'll discover that it's not a new therapy, and it's not “red light therapy”. It is, however, the medicine of the future - the very same medicine that you saw in Star Trek when someone went to the sick bay, was treated by a laser beam, and healed. In this episode, James Carroll, founder and CEO of Thor Photomedicine joined us to talk about photobiomodulation therapy, or PBMT. He's a world-renowned expert in PBMT - a walking, talking, breathing encyclopedia of information about the benefits of this powerful therapy that's backed by thousands of peer-reviewed scientific studies. James shares inspiring stories about how PBM has helped patients across the globe with everything from chronic pain to athletic recovery and even a specific disease that causes blindness. With more than 100 names for the therapy, it's hard to sort out the differences between devices and treatments, but James clarifies some of that as he describes what to look for and what benefits to expect if you're considering adding red light therapy, errrr, photobiomodulation therapy, to your center. Be sure to stop by the Thor Photomedicine booth at the Float Conference to try it out yourself! Links www.thorlaser.com www.novothor.com Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (Shop.artofthefloat.com)

One of the 2022 Float Conference speakers joined the crew to talk about some deep business - the power of the breath. Samuel Whiting was gracious enough to join the 2020 Virtual Float Conference and share his breathwork expertise, and he'll be coming back again to Portland, Maine, to offer an experiential workshop, as well as a main stage talk about the power of the breath when combined with the float practice. In this episode, you'll be mesmerized by Samuel's voice, inspired by his passion for creating awareness and disrupting “business as usual” in order to explore the intersection of the brain, body, and breath. He shares about the science and the spirit of using the breath for physiological adaptation. Links Samuelwhiting.com Instagram: @whitingenergy Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (Shop.artofthefloat.com)

If you haven't heard about it, there's a big event happening in Portland, Maine. Some might even call it the Maine Event - the 2022 Float Conference! We're incredibly excited to hear from the local liaisons for this year's conference - James and Amy Harder, who also serve on the Board of Directors and special committees for the conference. They're not only two of the coolest humans on the planet, but they're also amazing event hosts and have a ton of great fun planned for us in August! You'll hear a bit about things you can do in this beautiful, coastal city - from whale watching to partaking in “nature's cold plunge”. There's so much magic to be had by arriving early or staying late, exploring the sites, and making lifelong connections with the best people on the planet. As small business owners, fitting in a vacation can be a challenge, so just squeeze it in with the conference! Jack White will be performing at the Cross Arena just days before we all arrive, using the same space as us, so you know it's going to be legendary. (P.S. Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for a surprise visual at the end that you don't want to miss!) Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (Shop.artofthefloat.com)

We've said it before, and our guest on this episode proves it's true - float center owners are a special breed. Sure, we could just own one business and run it, but why do that when we can run MULTIPLE businesses?! Kelly Caldwell, who owns Drift Float Spa in Greenville, SC, joins Kim and Drew in this episode to talk about wearing all the hats, including providing consulting services and selling float pods! You'll hear all the details about Float Spa pods that drain and filter 100% of the solution after each guest, as well as some unique features like aromatherapy, but you'll also hear how Kelly offers SIX services at her center. She also dives into some hiring strategies, including her theory on asking why you might want to ask potential new employees if it bothers them to hear people chewing, why it's a good idea to delegate and outsource some of your work, and how to grow your team so you don't have to be the one to do it all. (And of course, that might lead to you starting another side venture like she has!) Kelly will also have a sponsor table at the Float Conference in Portland, Maine this August, so be sure to stop by and say hello! Sponsors Drift Greenville - Start a Float Spa (https://driftgreenville.com/start-a-float-spa/) HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions) Art of the Float Store (Shop.artofthefloat.com)

As a small business owner, especially of the float center variety, there are always a gazillion demands on your time. Between responsibilities for the shop, self care, family life, and managing all of those extra projects many of us seem to have, it can be overwhelming. In this episode, the crew discusses how it feels to be late and how to prevent it, as well as all of the tools and methods they use for keeping the demands life on the rails. No matter if you're a software geek like Kim and Gloria, or a fly-by-the-seat of your pants person like Drew, there are ways to review your priorities and also give yourself some grace about how you manage your time. You'll hear Gloria's secret weapon and some of the ways each co-host manages their ADHD tendencies. LINKS Link to the FTS Consultant Roundtable (https://youtu.be/O2-ZJHsOpM) Getting It All Done with ADHD (Kim's talk at Float Conference): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoWG-MpeZH8 Kim's favorite weekly task tracker notepad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HQWXQSN/ref=ppxyodtbsearchasin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The AI-powered task management tool Kim uses: https://www.usemotion.com/ Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions)

Some things simply come full circle, especially in the float world. In this episode, you'll journey around talks of beards and the Fluxstache, to pivotal moments with suffering mental health to burlesque and the reactivity of the immune system. With such a colorful variety of topics, there's no doubt who our guest is - Dr. Flux himself! You'll hear the story behind the name, “Dr. Flux”, from the beginning with GoGo Harder, all the way to the present day with our own predictions for completing that full circle… with a Float Conference GoGo Harder celebration of the official earning of his doctorate to become the “real” Dr. Flux. You'll also get a glimpse at the topic Dr. Flux will be sharing with everyone at the Float Conference in Maine this August, and you won't want to miss it! Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions)

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Just depends on where you were to experience it all… yep. This episode, we're going behind the scenes to find out what really happened at the Float Conference in Milwaukee this year, and just what happened to cause frustration for some virtual attendees. Gloria and Kim, both Float Conference board members, attended the event live and provide a recap of some of their favorite talks and workshops. This was the 10th annual conference, and it brought a ton of content - more than ever before - but not everyone got to experience it. Kim provides a little light on the challenges the board faced in hosting the first ever hybrid event. It wasn't without its challenges, but there was a whole lot to celebrate too. LINKS https://www.floatconference.com/financials https://artofthefloat.com/2021/06/222-dr-feinstein-float-research-collective-brainstorm-speech/ Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions)

Jeremy Joins the pod once again! Jeremy shares some keys to thriving during a pandemic, a tease for his latest speech and of course the story of falling in love with his wife

Join us for another Float Conference Special episode! today we sit down with the illustrious MC Flux! We find out how he first got into float research, speaking at float conferences and how he deals with stress. Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions)

Drew and Dylan chat with Stephen Johnson about how he started speaking at the Float Conference, how floating provides an opportunity to view your own consciousness, as well as psychedelics. Join us for a fun insightful conversation! Get your Float Conference tickets now at floatconference.com! Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions)

https://youtu.be/HpsUSzirUPM Something in the world of floating have you stumped? * First Last Email Address* What's your question?*CAPTCHAEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. jQuery(document).bind('gform_post_render', function(event, formId, currentPage){if(formId == 12) {if(typeof Placeholders != 'undefined'){ Placeholders.enable(); }} } );jQuery(document).bind('gform_post_conditional_logic', function(event, formId, fields, isInit){} ); jQuery(document).ready(function(){jQuery(document).trigger('gform_post_render', [12, 1]) } ); Show Highlights The ol' Graham and Ashkahn podcast duo is back at it to announce the exciting new updates to the 2021 Float Conference! Check the episode out to find out about the dual track digital and in person attendance options, the changes to bonus activities, and the new parade float format where every attendee marches throughout each conference talk (that last one may not be accurate). Show Resources Floatconference.com Roy Vore FloatCon 2018 - Should We Worry about Germs in Float Tanks? Roy Vore FloatCon 2019 - Float Center Sanitation: Managing the Float Solution Listen to Just the Audio Transcription of this episode... (in case you prefer reading) Ashkahn: Heyo. Graham: Whoa. I was going to say something first then you hopped in. Ashkahn: Yeah. Hopped in with the Heyo. Graham: Yep. Ashkahn: Yep. Graham: I was just going to say, Hey. All right, wait, we're shadowed. We've got G & A here. Yep. We got the old Gold & Amber. Ashkahn: We got the old crew back together, teams back together. We both went on our sort of solo podcast careers for a while there and... Graham: Yeah. You may have caught the the Graham Hour. It was mainly about large-scale finance and sort of mergers and acquisitions, that kind of thing. Ashkahn: ... and Kahn's Cons, where I taught you all about how to take advantage of people in many situations. Graham: That's right. And this series of inmate interviews as well, I think. So we're back, back together. Ashkahn: Yep. Graham: And we got some big announcements. We're actually going to be doing a couple episodes coming up here because we can't even fit all of them into a single episode. Ashkahn: Yeah. Otherwise, it'd be like 25 minutes long or something outrageous like that. Graham: Who has time for that kind of thing? Watch this episode. It's like a half an hour. So what's the first thing we got going on? Ashkahn: Yeah. What's going on? Oh, you know what's going on. Graham: I already forgot. Ashkahn: Well, so the Float Conference is coming up. Graham: Oh yeah. Ashkahn: And we're excited. And we just wanted to do a podcast episode because we're excited about the Float Conference. Can I get a heyo? That's right. Graham: Okay, you got it. The heyo makes sense now knowing our topic.

Everyone's favorite podcast crews are all together at once! This week, the infamous Grashkahn - Graham and Ashkahn join the Art of the Float to talk about the upcoming Float Conference! This is the TENTH annual event, so we asked them how it feels to be on year 3 of releasing the conference into the wild. Because it's been a minute since the whole salty crew has been together, we also had to travel through time to see how pandemic life has been for the dynamic duo - sharing a household and three businesses. Spoiler: “Make work as fun as possible” is their motto. You'll hear all about what to expect with the hybrid event this year, so you pick whether you want to attend in person or online, and why you might just want to arrive in Milwaukee a few days early (workshops! Sightseeing! More than cheese!), and stay a day or two late (Whirlyball what?!)! *Don't forget to use our code ‘Floatastic21' to save $50 on conference tickets! * Links www.floatconference.com Sponsors HelmBot (https://Helmbot.com) I-Sopod Float Tank (https://i-sopod.com) Mindfull Solutions (https://mindfull.solutions)

EP10: In today's episode we talk with James Harder of Float Harder Relaxation Center located in Portland, ME.  James and his wife Amy opened Maine's first muti-tank floatation center. A year later they began operating New England Float Partners, a company offering float tank consultation, installation, service and maintenance all over the North East. James also serves on the board for the Floatation Tank Association and The Float Conference.

After a long weekend at the virtual Float Con, the crew unpacked their bags and brains to share some of the highlights of the annual event. It was a historical moment - the first Float Conference to take place entirely on screen, and it was definitely one to remember. You’ll hear a few big speaker moments, including a big news bomb that left us all a bit speechless when we heard it. We also share the highlights of some of the Think Tanks, where participants were invited to turn on their cameras and ask questions, share their own best practices, and join in that ol’ Float Con sense of community that we all love. It wasn’t all perfect, so you’ll hear a few of the downsides and mishaps, and why some folks are hoping for a virtual option again in the future. Sponsors Float Helm (https://floathelm.com) Floataway (https://floataway.com)

So how did it go with the trial run of the Virtual Float Conference? Well, the main speaker was in tears, people were “eeking”, and technology played nice, except when it didn’t. Of course, those tears were of gratitude, the eeks were from float friends who were excited to see each other, and technology is… technology. The crew shares their experiences with Virtual Float Conference Preview - what it felt like on the “speaker stage”, all of the behind-the-scenes dishing, and how they enjoyed the Think Tanks and Discord parties. While there were definitely a few learning moments, the full conference is going to be pretty amazing if the Preview was any indication. (Oh, and you might not want little ears to hear this one - just a few little fun mentions that you might not want to explain later.) Sponsors Float Helm (https://floathelm.com) Floataway (https://floataway.com)

We’re getting excited about the 2020 Virtual Float Conference! We searched high and low to find some folks who are willing to talk to us about what’s happening with this year’s event, and thankfully, we found a few board members who were willing to talk about this year’s event! We got the inside scoop about what’s coming up this September, including how you’ll have an opportunity to not only hear some amazing speakers, but also have really cool ways to connect with fellow attendees, “create your own” topics, see some familiar floaty faces, and still party Float Con style! And a big spoiler: if you can’t attend a session live, you’ll have immediate access to watch it later! Links Float Conference Tickets (www.floatconference.com/tickets) Sponsors Float Buoy (https://floattanksolutions.com/buoy) Maximum Floats (https://maximumfloats.com) Floataway (https://floataway.com)

You can tell this episode was recorded a little while ago, really close to after we all got back from the Conference. The boys are a little tired today, but they still have lots to talk about.  Grashkahmn share their initial reactions to the Conference now that it's being run by the industry as a non-profit. This is a nice episode especially if you're looking for some insights on their behind-the-scenes perspective on this big industry event and how it has changed this year. 

Graham and Ashkahn are back to give their recap on the Float Conference. No, not THAT Float Conference, the Russian Float Conference.  The guys got to go speak at the float event on the other side of the world and are reporting back on what that was like, how their industry is shaping up, and some of the lessons we can learn about their industry over there.  Additionally, Graham and Ashkahn lied to you. The show notes will not have a puppet show in them. 

Being completely vulnerable by floating, face down, in the ocean helps alleviate fear, depression, anxiety and stress. Our brain has evolved to always be on alert when in our surroundings. The energy that's allocated to constant monitoring and "threat assessment" can be diverted towards more productive endeavors. One way of deactivating the "constant monitoring" and fear is to make yourself completely vulnerable. The best way, that I've found, to do this is to go into the ocean and put your face in the water and put your arms out. It actually works better when there are other people around. Because when you make yourself completely vulnerable yet you turn off the monitoring, you realize that you actually do not need the stress that comes along with the constant monitoring at all. You can train yourself to not be on alert and to not live with stress. This will help you live a happier, more productive and healthier life. You will also have more energy. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to practice this exercise. I do it every time I'm at the ocean. Again, to repeat how I do it: 1) I go to the ocean or a lake where there are other people (I prefer to go to South Pointe in Miami) 2) I put my face in the water and hold my breath 3) I try to calm the fear and thoughts, such as "what happens if this person bumps into me" by focusing on my breath 4) I soon reach a calm state where I realize that my constant monitoring and alertness is not a benefit, rather it's a detriment 5) It's important to practice this floating therapy as much as you can. It will help increase feelings of love and kindness. I don't think that it leads to sensory deprivation like other float tanks, but... the flotation definitely helps me with anxiety and it may be able to help others with depression and mental illness. Please let me know if you have any questions. 1) Managing Anxiety with Floatation Therapy The Floatation Centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyFge... 2) Investigating Anxiety in the Float Tank Misha Lee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVRj... 3) Dr. Justin Feinstein - Floating with Anxiety/PTSD/Depression - Float Conference 2017 Float Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unTpX... 4) Dr. Justin Feinstein on the Float Tank's Potential as an Anxiety Treatment (Float Nation) FloatNation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6a8v... 5) How sensory deprivation and floating impacts the brain CBS This Morning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCjmR... 6) SENSORY DEPRIVATION IN A FLOTATION TANK | WHAT IS FLOAT THERAPY? | Doctor Mike Doctor Mike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeruO... 7) Float Therapy to Aid Anxiety and Depression Smith's Lawyers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKCnc... 8) How A Sensory Deprivation Tank Feels Orlando Sentinel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2qvY... 9) Introducing The Float Pod floatpod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvv4W... 10) Sensory Deprivation Tanks: Part 1/3 (Documentary) VICE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCYgl... 11) 25 INSANE Facts About Sensory Deprivation Tanks list25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHmu5... 12) Just Float - The World's Largest Float Therapy Center Just Float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHPGh...

The hype is real… and long lasting. The crew is still buzzing from all things FloatCon2019. You’ll hear their takes on the venue, format, and favorite speakers, as well as the most important part of the Float Con experience. Woven throughout are stories of burnout, leaning on each other, finding inspiration, sharing struggles, learning, and operating on minimal sleep… all while soaking in the latest floaty research. Sponsors Float Helm (https://floathelm.com) Floataway (https://floataway.com)

The gang talk with Graham Talley (Float Tank Solutions, Float On) about the Float Conference this weekend! It's a fun loose episode that captures the excitment and love for the float conference. Join us in the fun! Please take the time to fill out our Float Tank Review Survey! It takes 4-5 minutes to fill out, you'll recieve 11 float photos as thanks, and you can find it right here (https://forms.gle/KN44RQgN9MVbKpcz8)! Sponsors Float Helm (https://floathelm.com) Floataway (https://floataway.com)

Zerin Beattie is the founder of XPAND and host of The XPAND Podcast, which focuses on helping push the evolution of consciousness forward. His field of study involves over a decade of meditation, 250+ float sessions, plant medicine ceremonies around the world and an extensive knowledge base in movement, mind-body integration and martial arts. Sharing […] The post 146: Zerin Beattie shares his extensive floating and meditation experiences appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

We talk with Mike Ruskow and Andreas Kraemer from Just Float, which is currently the world’s largest float center over in Pasadena, California. Mike, one of the founders, began working on the concept of Just Float over 6 years ago and is currently working closely with his Executive Director, Andreas, to continue the shift of […] The post 145: Business concepts from the World’s Largest Float Center – Mike Ruskow and Andreas Kraemer appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

Returning speaker and podcast guest, Dr. Roy Vore speaks to us about his upcoming presentation that continues the informative conversation of germs and float tank solution, specifically in what we can do as float center owners. He also shares more about his background and how he got started down his long-standing career. Roy is a […] The post 144: Roy Vore informs us about microbiology and its relation to Float Tanks appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

In this episode we’re talking with Dan Price, who founded Gravity Payments when he was just 19 years old and has worked hard to maintain his mission of helping hard-working small business owners stay competitive against larger corporations by making credit card processing transparent, fair, and easy. Today, nearly 20,000 independent businesses across all 50 […] The post 143: Leadership and mindfulness with Dan Price, nationally recognized entrepreneur appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

On this episode, we have Dr. Matt Driller, who is an academic staff member in Health, Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato in New Zealand and has published over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles with a focus on fatigue, recovery and sleep in elite athletes. We chat about how he got started down […] The post 142: Dr. Matt Driller discusses exercise physiology and Float-REST for Athletes appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

On this episode, we're chatting with Michael Zev, from Dreampod, one of this year's amazing Float Conference sponsors. He opened one of Asia's first commercial float centers back in the late 2000's and has been manufacturing float pods for almost 5 years now. We were fortunate enough to get Mike to share his story of how he moved from New York to Hong Kong when he was younger, his first experience with float tanks and his inspiration to get involved in the industry, along with his thoughts on the float trends he's seeing in Asia and around the world.

On this episode, we’re chatting with Michael Zev, from Dreampod, one of this year’s amazing Float Conference sponsors. He opened one of Asia’s first commercial float centers back in the late 2000’s and has been manufacturing float pods for almost 5 years now. We were fortunate enough to get Mike to share his story of […] The post 141: Mike Zev shares thoughts on international Float trends- Dreampod, 2019 Sponsor appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

Back again with another stellar presentation and slideshow for this year’s conference, Flux shares his amazing story-telling ability in how he was able to combine his passion for art and science into his career and education, along with summarizing the great talk he did last year on Floating and the Immune System. Flux is working […] The post 140: Flux – Boulder, CO-based Researcher – shares his passion for art and science appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

The Float Conference Podcast is back, starting with an interview with a new-to-Float-Con speaker, Dr. Jerry Walker. Jerry is a licensed, board-certified clinical psychologist who currently holds the position of Psychology Services Manager for Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. We talk about his passion for learning why people do what they do, how he got […] The post 139: Psychologist, Dr. Jerry Walker on Stress Reduction in the Military appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

Graham and Ashkahn are here to fill you in on all the exciting updates to the Float Conference, now that it's a non-profit, along with what to expect this year.  They're hopping in quick to let everyone know what's going on before early bird tickets close, so definitely check the link in the description if you haven't got tickets yet!

Dylan steps into social media land to share his strategy for social media, specifically using Buffer to help his Instagram game. He shares how he’s creating a consistent brand on his account… and Gloria chimes in with how she breaks those very same rules, but she does create consistency in the types of posts she creates routinely. Grab your Vanilla Ice, baby! Grashkahn is back with a brand new edition… of the Float Con! Graham and Ashkahn of Float On and Float Tank Solutions join us to break down the details about the 2019 Float Conference. Last year, they announced that the conference itself would become a non-profit, so over the last few months, they’ve assembled a team to create the new version. The conference now has a new Board of Directors and a small army working out the details. They share that the basic format isn’t really changing, but the conference will be moving from city to city each year, starting in Denver. Listen in to see what will be happening each day, and what training workshops will be offered and when. This year’s focus is on establishing the new administrative structure, so it won’t feel vastly different just yet. You’ll hear who the new MC will be, and get to get giddy when you hear a few Float Faves will be making an appearance.

Show Description: Gloria Morris is the Owner of Float Sixty, a business that provides cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and float therapy, which serves as a powerful tool for muscle recovery, deeper sleep, and mental clarity. She also co-hosts a podcast called "Speaking of Charity," which is a radio show that exists to help local non-profits drive attention to their history, mission, and good work in the community. Gloria is also on the Board of Directors for Float Conference, and was the speaker at the 2018 Float Conference and "Rise, a Float Gathering". In this interview, Gloria describes the process of starting and scaling a float studio, the hurdles to overcome when setting up a business of this nature, and the mental health benefits of floating, which involves the relaxation practice of being buoyant in approximately 10 inches of water in a solution of 1,000 pounds of Epsom Salt, taking place in a float pod. Gloria concludes the episode by explaining her "Speaking of Charity" Podcast, which aims to highlight the different non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the community. To find more about Float Sixty and "Speaking of Charity," visit: • Floatsixty.com • Speakingofcharity.com Show Highlights: 4:45-24:15: Gloria highlights her childhood and background, involving growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, working for Disney and the hotel and casino business, getting into the health and fitness industry, and the most important things she learned in advance of creating her own business. 24:15-50:45: Gloria describes the process of forming her business (Float Sixty), the obstacles to overcome, and what it means to create a trustworthy environment for her customers. In this section, she really gave insights on what most people don't see behind the scenes when starting a business from the ground up. 50:45-57:45: Gloria goes into the process of scaling a businesses and doing what you can to get the most out of the three biggest investments that small businesses face. Special Guest: Gloria Morris.

Show Description: Gloria Morris is the Owner of Float Sixty, a business that provides cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and float therapy, which serves as a powerful tool for muscle recovery, deeper sleep, and mental clarity. She also co-hosts a podcast called "Speaking of Charity," which is a radio show that exists to help local non-profits drive attention to their history, mission, and good work in the community. Gloria is also on the Board of Directors for Float Conference, and was the speaker at the 2018 Float Conference and "Rise, a Float Gathering". In this interview, Gloria describes the process of starting and scaling a float studio, the hurdles to overcome when setting up a business of this nature, and the mental health benefits of floating, which involves the relaxation practice of being buoyant in approximately 10 inches of water in a solution of 1,000 pounds of Epsom Salt, taking place in a float pod. Gloria concludes the episode by explaining her "Speaking of Charity" Podcast, which aims to highlight the different non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the community. To find more about Float Sixty and "Speaking of Charity," visit: • Floatsixty.com • Speakingofcharity.com Show Highlights: 0:00-18:00: Gloria talks about the benefits of floating, and its positive impact on mental health and sleep. 18:00-34:30: We ask Gloria the most important characteristics she looks for in the team members she hires to help grow her business. 34:30-45:30: Gloria highlights the service league, raising money for non-profits, and her podcast "Speaking of Charity," which provides a platform for different organizations to share their stories. Special Guest: Gloria Morris.

What is it about floating that makes it such a great therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other disorders? Dr. Justin Feinstein is one of the leading floatation therapy researchers in the world, and he’s most interested in learning about brain-behavior relationships and how floating can help those with anxiety disorders. We are joined by Dr. Feinstein and Flux, a PhD researcher working with him in the field, to discuss floatation therapy as exposure therapy, the anti-anxiety effects of floating, and what the future of floatation therapy research has in store. Key takeawaysWhat is neuropsychology?Interoception and sensory enhancementExposure therapyThe anti-anxiety effects of floatingDepression is the most disabling condition in the worldWhat is the active ingredient of floating?Future research in floatation therapyResources:Dr. Justin Feinstein at LIBRFloathouse.caVancouverReal.tvAndyZaremba.comMindfulMass.orgUse the Promo code Vancouver Real for a 20% discount on a single Float at Float House. Vancouver Real Media Inc.

During the Friday Activities at the 2018 Float Conference, marketing professionals from within this industry joined forces to share their best practices on specific areas of marketing for the second ever, Float Center Marketing Forum. In this episode, you’ll hear a group presentation on membership growth. We’d like to give a special thank you to […] The post 137: Marketing Forum – Membership Growth appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

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Andy Zaremba is one of the co-founders of Float House up in Vancouver, the world's largest float tank center. Andy will be speaking alongside Nick Janicki at the 2015 Float Conference. Andy and Ashkahn discuss what it was like for Float House to grow so rapidly, and what it's like to operate a float center in a city that's seen a huge boom in float centers. This episode of the Float Conference Podcast is brought to you by the San Francisco Salt Company.

In our first episode of The Float Conference podcast, Ashkahn chats with Tom Fine, one of the original float tank & REST researchers and upcoming speaker at the 2014 International Float Conference.