Podcasts about float house

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - The renovations at Gorge Harbour Marina are finished. This has been much more than a facelift. It includes a new water system, upgraded septic and electric systems, yet the face of the resort has also been dramatically improved. The RV sites, campsites, much of the grounds and internal layout of the lodge have all been redesigned. Six new visitor domes, 2 cooking stations, a new massage hut, a new bridge across the creek and a food truck have been added.   There is one big decision remaining. Will QXMC, the business arm of the Klahoose FIrst Nation, build a restaurant to take the place of the former Floathouse restaurant? General Manager Marco Bedetti says a decision is imminent and, for now, the food truck serves the resort's needs. The last three months at the resort have been a success story, which Bedetti insists starts at the board level: “Obviously we had ideas on the direction that the Gorge Harbour should go.  Those ideas became more focused and clear towards the beginning of March.  There was a board meeting at the end of March and we decided to go ahead with a bigger project which left us with basically April, May, and parts of June, to be able to get them all done for the opening on June 28th.  We couldn't have done any of this without the Klahoose community, without council and chief,  without the board of directors who:  A - purchased the property, and B - had a vision of wanting to own a better run resort like this one. So I want to give a big thank you to the Klahoose Community Chief and Council and Board of Directors."   Darryl Czegledi, the general contractor during this final stage of renovations, added, “This is a big project.  It doesn't make a lot of money up front.  So you have to have the vision and then you  really have to want to put the money forward so the vision can come together.  From my perspective, the Klahoose seems to want to invest in the community.”

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Noah Davidson traces his gardening itch back to the family plot in Ontario  but prior to his arrival on Cortes Island, he worked in restaurants. He started out behind the cash register of his father's restaurant in Toronto and went on to work in a number of fast food establishments. This continued after his move to British Columbia. Noah worked at the Floathouse Restaurant, in Gorge Harbour Marina, during his first two years on Cortes Island.   
“A couple of seasons after working with them, I decided to experiment with the possibility of starting a business on my own property. I remember asking the Gorge, ‘if this doesn't work out, would you mind hiring me back, because I don't know whether this is going to be a grand success or a grand failure.'  They said, 'you know, you've given us two good years and we'd certainly take you back,” he explained.   
Cortes Currents: have you ever gone back to work for the Float House? 
Noah Davidson:”No, that was the beginning of entrepreneurship for me. I really haven't had to branch out too far from there since then.” 
Cortes Currents: One of the first things you notice upon entering the Whaletown Garden Center, is two garden chairs with the sign ‘registered psychiatrist' slung between them.  
Noah Davidson: “The Garden Centre can be a place of helping people find garden supplies, but sometimes maybe turns into some deep conversations.  A friend delivered me a sign that says ‘registered psychologist,' even though I'm definitely not a registered psychologist. I proudly display it  on my Adirondack chairs where two people can  pull up a seat and have a chat. It brought in a lot of good laughs.”
   He emailed, “My passion comes from helping people find success in their garden, whether they're growing one pot on the deck or they have five acres of land. If someone's issue can be solved with a 20 minute conversation, with or without making a sale, my aim is that people will leave Whaletown Garden Centre happy and informed. Customers have told me it's one of the many things that  keep them coming back  to Whaletown Garden Centre.”
“I established Whaletown Garden Centre in 2008 with the goal of bringing a comprehensive garden supply centre to Cortes Island. Over the last 15 years of operation, I've tried to hone in on the items that gardeners on Cortes are looking for. As of today, Whaletown Garden Centre has over 500 different products available. Even with our small island population, Cortes has a great community of passionate gardeners, and it was my hope that Whaletown Garden Centre would meet their needs and save them a trip off island. Competitive pricing is something I take very seriously. I am constantly looking for the best products I can source at fair and affordable prices for my customers.” 
Noah Davidson: “I carry everything from different fertilizer products, to help with funguses, pathogens and issues with bugs. I have lots of tools, everything from forks and rakes and shovels, axes,  pruning tools,  Reemay,  hoses, even some obscure tools like the old dutch hoe, or pick mattock. The list goes on and on. I've tried to put out various different advertisements that  cover a lot of the products that I carry, but I don't think people can really get the idea unless they actually come in and see what's available.” 
“I also bring in manure from a poultry farm in Black Creek. I carry peat moss, coco coir, potting soil, worm castings, perlite, vermiculite, mushroom manure and plenty of other  soil products. One of the other things that I focus on is a decent West Coast seed selection. Every year I bring in this year's fresh seeds and try to cover all the bases as far as what people would need for their veggie garden, a little bit of a mix of flowers and that kind of thing.”

Mike Zaremba, co-founder of Float House Vancouver (Canada's premier sensory deprivation tank facility), drops into the Jewcy tank with us! We discuss all things health and self care through floatation therapy and the many benefits it provides. Additionally we chat about small businesses ownership, healing through psychedelics and exploration through herbal medicines. Mike also goes back into his childhood and upbringing alongside his brother, who happens to be his Float House co-founder! Growing up with parents who were small business owners themselves, influenced Mike and his brother Andy to have the chutzpah (look it up) to build their Floating empire.We learn about how Float House was able to survive Covid, thanks to the generous support of their Float community who helped to fund their survival. In addition to this, new services were brought in... hot-cold contrast therapy and infrared sauna treatments.As always, mental health is highlighted in our discussion. xoOhhh... and there's a holiday sale on NOW until the end of December, 2021 = CLICK HEREMikes' Links:WebsiteInstagram (@float_house)Getting Jewcy Links:WebsiteWatch This Episode on YouTubeInstagram (@getting_jewcy)Facebook (@gettingjewcy)

This week we have 2 very special guests! Pat Finlay, owner of Slí Beatha Float House and Niecie Loftus (Evelyn's very own sister). Book a float here : https://www.floathouse.ie/

Roy L Hales/ CKTZ News - Cortes Island stores celebrated Canada day, but not because of the nation's Confederation 154 years ago. British Columbia began step three of its restart plan. Face masks are no longer mandatory. People can gather in larger numbers and go to restaurants. The Floathouse Restaurant “You can definitely tell that things are changing. The last couple of weeks it has been a steady uptick. This weekend in particular, starting yesterday. We were closed for the heatwave, but it was like somebody flicked a switch. Everybody is out and there are people moving around. I would say it is almost business as usual. I have no comparison. I wasn't here in a regular summer before,” said Carol Pierce of the Floathouse Restaurant, when we finally connected via ZOOM shortly after 8 PM. She estimated there were 50 people in the restaurant and another 50 to 60 listening to a live performance in the lawn below. The Gorge Harbour Store was just closing. Carol believed it was ‘adult swim' in the pool, but that is another in part of the resort. “It is nice to see people out again and everybody seems happy to be out,” she said. Gorge Harbour Marina There had easily been 40 people at the Gorge Harbour Marina when Cortes Currents arrived earlier that afternoon. They were everywhere: in the pool, the parking lot, the General Store. The tables out on the deck of the Floathouse were packed with customers. More were waiting to be seated. When I asked for an interview, Carol said 8 PM. Down at the dock, General Manager Bill Dougan agreed to a ZOOM chat at 4 PM. When that didn't work, he suggested 6 PM, but later texted, “I am crushed and cannot see getting off my docks until closer to 8 tonight, can we reschedule you for tomorrow?” Photo Credit: Boats arriving in Squirrel Cove - courtesy Curt Cunningham

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Midway through Cortes Island's second Spring of the pandemic, more people are buying locally, but government restrictions and Quadra Island's negative messaging have an impact. Bill Dougan reported that, at the Gorge Harbour general store, “Up until the beginning of May, it was up quite substantially over last year. We're seeing new people and a lot of local islanders who maybe were gone during the winter in normal winters, but are still here. We're seeing a lot more people from Mansons Landing down at this end, I'm not really sure why. A bit of both: new people and people who usually go away during the winter.” Eric Hargrave from the Cortes Natural Food Co-op emailed that “We do have more local customers; people are staying on the island more for their shopping, and we expect that to continue. However, we're still seeing plenty of visitors on the weekends especially. People are still coming to the island – whether they're looking for a new home, considering their retirement here, or just relaxing at the beach – I don't know, but they are coming. He reports that a year before the Pandemic, in April 2019, the Co-op's sales were $140,000. They rose to $182,000 in April 2020, the height of the pandemic run on food. Sales for April 2021 were not much less than last year: $177,000. Curt Cunningham said sales at the Squirrel Cove General Store have been steady. “Local traffic is up, slightly, not a lot from before the virus and, of course, tourism traffic is way, way down. We've had very few tourists and a couple of boaters.” Dougan says that, with sales being substantially higher, he is also ordering more stock. Yet, aside from a few tricky items, there has not been any problem keeping up. Hargrave wrote, “Instead of making big orders in the store for bulk quantities like last year, people have gone back to more regular shopping. However, because the restaurant business is so limited now, people are looking for new foods to try and are still buying more on every trip. After a couple years at these levels, we expect them to become our new baseline for the future.” Take-out has become a big treat for many Cortesians. As of Wednesday, May 5th, the Floathouse restaurant is open five days a week, from one to 8:30. The Sunflower Food Truck will be reopening at its new location by the Gorge Harbour store this Friday, from 8 AM to 1 PM and it will be open 5 days a week after the long weekend. They have a full breakfast and lunch menu plus lots of home baked goods like Cinnamon Buns, Muffins, Cookies, and a local favourite: sausage rolls. When I interviewed Carie Taylor a couple of months ago, she reported they were selling more than 30 sausage rolls a day through the Gorge Harbour store. Sujon is now calling the Toki Bap Cafe Toki to go. Order from the menu on the Tideline, and select the pick up time by Thursday 4pm by email toki8cafe@gmail.com or phone 250-935-6665 or text 250-201-5421. Pick up Friday 12-5:30. The Co-op cafe is now a deli and has been slowly building sales again since the beginning of this year. The Cortes Market Deli and Coffee Bar is open during store hours, with strict COVID protocols in place. They offer sandwiches, a variety of sweet and savoury goodies, plus Tim Horton Coffee to go. There have also been challenges. Eric Hargrave reports “There is an acute shortage of working people this year. On April 23rd, the province announced it is prohibiting non-essential traffic between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Quadra Island is asking visitors to stay away.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Clark McKay and Carol Pierce have been running the Floathouse restaurant, on Cortes Island, since last October. Though they have both been working in the industry for 20 years, this winter is different. As a result of COVID, the community has gone into semi-isolation. For many local residents, picking up their food is one of their principle outings for the week. This has brought about an unexpected benefit to both Pierce and Clark. “This is the first winter in 10 years that I've spent in Canada,” she explained.

The largest RV event in the US is the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show and we talk with organizer Kimmy King about the history, happenings and plans for the event. It is an absolute must-do event and we’re talking how it went and what to expect in 2022. Then we pay a visit to New Braunfels, Texas and learn some insider tips.  Mentioned on this episode: Talking Quartzsite The Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show Our tips for making the most of the Quartzsite experience Visiting New Braunfels, Texas Schlitterbahn water park The Float House restaurant Randy Rogers band Alpine Haus restaurant Things to see and do in New Braunfels, Texas Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo Nearby Canyon Lake wine region The Gadget Report Our wheat straw plates on Amazon StressLess Camping resources Our friendly Facebook Group of happy campers StressLess Camping RV discounts and deals

Roy L Hales / Cortes Currents - Cortes Island had its annual community Christmas Dinner on December 25th. As a result of the COVID shutdown, close to a third of the island's population turned out. It was truly a gourmet delight. Cortes Currents sent Noah Davidson and Izabelle Perry a list of questions, which they chose to answer by email. Imagine this is Noah's voice, rather than mine, reading this out. “After the cancellation of all community events, dances, Easter, and Christmas craft fairs, we really wanted to find a way to not have to cancel Christmas Dinner!” “Community Christmas Dinners at the Gorge Hall have been an annual tradition for as long as anyone can remember. We recently took over the planning and cooking responsibilities from Jim Kearney, who believed that everyone should have the opportunity to gather and enjoy a warm meal together on Christmas Day. We hope that people found the take-out meals were a reasonable alternative to gathering.” “On average, the free Christmas dinner in Whaletown serves around 125 people at the Gorge Hall for a sit-down meal on Christmas Day. Usually, 3 or 4 turkeys are prepared along with the fixings, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and veggies. The attending community brings a plethora of potluck dishes that really add something special to the dinner.” “This year was different, we served over 300, free take-out style meals from the Floathouse restaurant with no potluck items. We cooked 21 turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes and veggies, gravy, and cranberry sauce. We also offered a vegetarian option, with a lentil nut loaf, wild rice stuffing, vegan mashed potatoes, and miso gravy.” The story continues in the podcast Photo courtesy Noah Davidson and Izabelle Perry

L&J // This week the girls wanted to share the top 20 lessons that they have learned in 2020. It has been a WILD ride to say the least! This year has been incredibly eye opening and has taught so many people what is truly important to them and for Lulu and Jana it's no different, the girls feel like this year has expanded them in ways that they couldn't have imagined. For Jana,  some of her realizations this year are that she needs to voice when her feelings are hurt, that her actual capacity for everything that is in her life is actually not endless, that authenticity  is her most valued trait in herself and others, and that bras are more like a suggestion that she doesn't want to follow (LOL). In Lulu's life, she learned how to say no to things and honour her energy and the importance of that for her, that in life, love and career, quality should always come before quantity, how much she values sweatsuits as a trend (iykyk), and that the only way out is through, letting yourself experience, feel and move through things

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.

Casey-Jo Loos is a radio host at 102.7 FM (The Peak - Vancouver's Modern Rock). Earlier this year, she released her debut book “i see you. i am you.”, a collection of poetry, reflections, and meanderings now available at www.caseyjoloos.com.She is also an Ambassador at Float House, the first sensory deprivation tank centre in Vancouver.

Casey-Jo Loos is a radio host at 102.7 FM (The Peak - Vancouver’s Modern Rock). Earlier this year, she released her debut book “i see you. i am you.”, a collection of poetry, reflections, and meanderings now available at www.caseyjoloos.com. She is also an Ambassador at Float House, the first sensory deprivation tank centre in Vancouver.

Andy Zaremba discussed purpose, pain, and taking the good things from philosophies of life while leaving the bad in this week's episode of the Dismantle Podcast. Connect with Andy - Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyzaremba/ Website: andyzaremba.com Vancouver Real Podcast: www.vancouverreal.tv/ ManTalks: mantalks.com/the-alliance/ Float House: floathouse.ca/ Mindful Mass: www.facebook.com/groups/688749097950329/

How does cannabis work as a spiritual ally? Stephen Gray, author of the book Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally, is the coordinator and co-organizer of the eighth annual Spirit Plant Medicine Conference, which will take place on November 2-4, 2018 at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, BC, Canada.Join us to learn how cannabis can be an invitation to reality and what it means to participate in the birth of the new human. **If you like what you hear, PLEASE leave us a rating and review!**Key takeawaysThis year’s Spirit Plant Medicine Conference will host an incredible lineup of guest speakersCannabis as a spiritual ally isn’t a drug-- it’s an invitation to realityThe way to learn the most about how to live well in this life is to calm and silence your mindHumans have reached a karmic dead-end, but the use of cannabis and other plant medicines create an opportunity for a cultural shiftExperience a spiritual cannabis-friendly ceremony on Saturday night of the Spirit Plant Medicine ConferenceResources: Floathouse.caManTalks.comMindfulMass.orgCannabis and SpiritualityCannabis and Spirituality Facebook Group2018 Spirit Plant Medicine ConferenceStephen’s bookHosts: Andy & Mike ZarembaSponsored by: www.Floathouse.ca -- Use the promo code 'VancouverReal' to save 20% on a single Float!If you'd like to apply as a guest on the podcast, visit www.andyzaremba.com and fill out the form. www.VancouverReal.tvVancouver Real Media Inc.

What does it really take to win? Drawing from the lessons and skills he learned while playing professional football, Angus Reid applies these principles to personal and professional goals, helping others through his inspirational public speaking and writing. Listen as Angus delivers a set of proven methods for reaching your highest potential. Key takeaways; - Know who you are and what makes you tick. - Create a vision for your life rather than a goal. - Find your outlet, go all in, and master the skill of trust. Resources: - AngusReid64.com - MindfulMass.org - ManTalks.com - Floathouse.ca Sponsored by: Float House - Use the promo code 'Vancouverreal' to save 20% on a single Float. Apply or recommend a guest: visit www.Andyzaremba.com www.VancouverReal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

With the legalization of cannabis in Canada going into effect just two weeks after the conference, this year’s Cannabis Hemp Conference & Expo will be an incredible time to learn, connect, meditate, and celebrate. Discount code is 'Empower' for 20% off tickets!!! Salimeh Tabrizi, founder of the Cannabis Hemp Conference, and Trevor Millar of MAPS Canada (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) discuss the stigma shift around powerful plant medicines such as cannabis, ayahuasca, and Ibogaine as their benefits are more widely realized and accepted. Key takeaways: - The Cannabis Hemp Conference - Why your relationship with cannabis as a plant medicine matters - Ecology, integration, and shifting focus - Lifting the stigma: a call to action Resources: - CannabisHempConference.com - AndyZaremba.com - MindfulMass.org - ManTalks.com - Floathouse.ca - VancouverReal.tv - LibertyRoot.net - MAPSCanada.org - VibrantLifeCounselling.com Sponsore: www.floathouse.ca Use the promo code "VancouverReal" to get a 20% discount on a single Float! www.vancouverreal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

Andy Zaremba is a leader in the human consciousness and optimization communities. In 2013, Andy and his brother Mike, partnered to create the Float House franchise, Canada’s leading flotation therapy centres, which now have eight locations across Western Canada.In addition, Andy co-hosts (again with brother, Mike) the Vancouver Real podcast, a digital media leader in the human consciousness space. In this episode we talk about floating, his personal growth, the death of his grandmother, continuing bonds through ayahuasca, and a dream he wants to have of his grandmother.     You can find more about Andy here: https://www.andyzaremba.com/  Instagram @andyzaremba   You can find more about Floating here: https://floathouse.ca https://floatationlocations.com What is floating? YouTube video - https://youtu.be/kPgTiYZXGtY  

Renee Jacobs is a public speaking coach who helps entrepreneurs, business professionals, and TEDx speakers tell their stories in front of audiences. Listen as she shares several proven methods anyone can utilize to increase effectiveness and confidence when speaking in public. Key takeaways: The four Ws--when, where, who, and what--of an engaging story provide the audience with context, character, and conflict. There is science to humor, and with enough planning, anyone can be funny (remember the Rule of Three). In order to inspire your audience into action, it’s essential to know who they are. Resources: publicspeakinginspirationintoaction.com/ MindfulMass.org ManTalks.com Floathouse.ca Hosts: Andy and Mike Zaremba Sponsor: www.FloatHouse.ca Use the promo code 'Vancouver Real' to get a 20% discount on a single Float. www.vancouverreal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

Join us as we do a deep dive in learning how to ignite your passion for life with the founders of Warriorsage.com, Satyen and Suzanne Raja. The WarriorSage was founded by Satyen & Suzanne Raja with the mission to ignite passion, live freedom and embody love. For 2 decades, WarriorSage has provided hundreds of trainings & workshops internationally teaching tens of thousands of students the Art of the Warrior, the Art of Sage, and the Art of the Lover. Connect with them at https://warriorsage.com/ Hosts: Andy and Mike Zaremba Connect with Andy or apply as a guest on Vancouver real: www.andyzaremba.com Sponsored by: www.Floathouse.ca www.VancovuerReal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

Curtis Stone is a farmer, author, speaker and consultant. His area of expertise is in quick growing, high value annual vegetables for direct consumer market streams. His book, The Urban Farmer demonstrates organic intensive techniques with a focus on business and systems to streamline labour and production. He offers a new way to think about farming. One where quality of life and profitability coexist. Curtis’ farm, Green City Acres is located in Kelowna, BC, Canada and was established in 2010. In an eight month growing season, the farm generates over $75,000 per year on only one third of an acre. This is done by specializing in a select group of high value, quick growing crops that allow for multiple plantings in the same beds as well as calculated intercropping strategies. The farm has been recognized internationally, as flag ship example of how profitable and productive urban agriculture can be. Connect with Curtis. Visit: theurbanfarmer.co greencityacres.com profitableurbanfarming.com Hosts Andy and Mike Zaremba Connect with Andy at www.Andyzaremba.com Sponsored by: Float House www.floathouse.ca - Use the promo code 'Vancouverreal' to save 20% on a single Float. www.vancouverreal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

Andy Zaremba is the founder of FloatHouse in Vancouver, British Columbia. He straddles the line between entrepreneur, podcaster, and insight seeker. There is one common thread that weaves its way through all of his work, and that is human development. In this episode Andy and I talk about the premature birth of his daughter and how that served as a catalyst for him to journey down a path of self-exploration. We also discuss his growing business, and we go deep into the world of flotation tanks and the many benefits of sensory reduction. If you're not familiar with the concept of floating and sensory reduction, hold on for a super interesting conversation. I've been fascinated by the science behind floating for a couple of years, and this conversation really brings together the history, the research and the many benefits that we all can realize from floating. As you'll learn, the process of simply enveloping ourselves in a controlled environment allows us to minimize sensory information from all channels, to experience simply being. While there's definitely meditative components at play here, the outcomes, as Andy describes, are quite remarkable from a physiological as well as a psychological perspective. www.thebravestlife.com/045 www.imgreaterthan.com www.floathouse.ca  

Andy Zaremba is coowner of Float House and host of Vancouver Real. www.andyzaremba.com/ floathouse.ca/team/ www.Purpessence.com

In order, Cam MacDougall has been a Criminal, Chef, Finance Executive, CrossFit & Lifestyle Coach, Social Entrepreneur and now Impact Driven Philanthropist and Blogger. Cam joins on the podcast to share his journey from a rough beginning to run his own business and now coaching! He shares many tools a tricks that have helped him along the way! Cam will also be riding mountain bikes from Banff to Mexico to raise awareness and funds for the Mental Health of our future generation. They have partnered with the Take A Hike Foundation to help at risk youth realize their true potential. Support Cam on his ride at Shorten the Divide (website below) Connect with Cam: www.cammacdougall.com www.cammacdougall.com/blog/ https://www.instagram.com/cammacdougall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cammacdougall/ https://twitter.com/cammacdougz Shorten The Divide (Impact Project) www.shortenthedivide.com https://www.instagram.com/shortenthedivide/ https://shortenthedivide.com/donate-today/ Hosts: Andy and Mike Zaremba Connect with Andy or apply as a guest on Vancouver Real at www.andyzaremba.com Sponsored by: Float House www.floathouse.ca: use the promo code "Vancouver Real to save 20% on a single float. www.Vancouverreal.tv Vancouver Real Media inc.

Jade Karling Black is a published author, lifestyle blogger, grief researcher and certified life skills coach. She writes on addiction, spiritual wellness and grief dreams. Additionally, Jade has endured her own personal struggles which she fearlessly details in her memoir, Quiet Mind, Open Heart. Jade is a hopeful and steadfast believer in positive radical change and has dedicated her practice to this objective. My IG is @jadekarlingcoaching The link to the Grief Dreams podcast on iTunes is: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-dreams-podcast/id1121785602?mt=2 Hosts Andy and Mike Zaremba IG @andyzaremba @Floating Yogi Connect with Andy www.andyzaremba.com Sponsored by: Float House www.floathouse.ca www.vancouverreal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

Dr. Kayvon K. is a simplifier. He's a consultant and coach to entrepreneurs... As his ventures continue to grow and change, Kayvon sets his sights on helping other entrepreneurs create their own best businesses and best lives. He says, “There’s more than one way to get there, more than one right answer. Half of the fun is just finding your own way!” A medical doctor turned consultant / coach definitely is a unique twist of fate and it was amazing to hear it in person from this very dynamic and experienced soul. www.lessdoingmasterclass.com Sponsored by: Float House​ www.floathouse.ca www.VancouverReal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

During his final years of Med school, Mohammed Alsaleh was forced to flee Syria after surviving imprisonment and torture by the Assad regime for his involvement in the peaceful Syrian uprising. Fleeing to neighboring Lebanon, he had lost all hope facing hardships of forced displacement until his hope was restored by Canada. In 2014, he was offered a new opportunity in life as one of the first 28 Syrian refugee arrivals ever resettled in BC. Since then, Mohammed has been building a new life in Metro Vancouver while resuming his activism as a public speaker and volunteer at various public engagements, raising awareness and helping other newcomers settle in Canada.
 He currently serves as a Refugee Resettlement worker with Immigrant Services Society of BC. His journey from Syria to Canada and his work with refugees was featured in the documentary "Welcome to Canada". www.Vancouverreal.tv Sponsored by: Float House www.floathouse.ca Host: Andy Zaremba IG @AndyZaremba and Mike Zaremba IG @floatingyogi Vancouver Real Media Inc.

Guess who's back? That's right, Jeremy Brand and Sucka Radio are back for your listening pleasure and we are joined by none other than Rizin undefeated fighter Shinju Nozawa-Auclair on our first episode back. This is Sucka Radio w/ Shinju Nozawa-Auclair. Auclair discusses her upbringing and what got her into mixed martial arts, as well as ballet, fighting for Rizin, what's next for her and much more. Sucka Radio w/ Shinju Nozawa-Auclair Auclair took on Chelsea LaGrasse at Rizin's New Years Eve card on December 31, 2017. Follow Shinju on Instagram: @Shinju_Auclair Make sure you stop by our sponsors’ sites at Unique Kennels, ProAmBelts.com, FloatHouse.ca, Fusion Fight Gear, True North Screen Printing and BCKimonos.ca. Sucka Radio brings you the goods week in and week out from the sport of mixed martial arts. Host Jeremy Brand catches up with guests each and every week from UFC champions to coaches, from nutritionists to jiu-jitsu fighters–and even to oscar award winners. We don’t only focus on the big boys in the UFC, but we bring you stories about people — whether they are uber famous or not. Getting the interesting stories out of the guests is what we look for on Sucka Radio. We don’t want the cookie cutter answers that others are asking–we want something everyone will want to quote.  

This episode features two of the organizers for the annual Spirit Plant Medicine Conference hosted at UBC, presented by Conscious Living Network. We are joined by Celina and Stephen who share what this conference is all about, why they feel it is so important for the awakening of humanity and what to expect this year. Use the promo code "REAL" to save $22 OFF your ticket this year, happening Nov. 4 & 5, 2017. Tickets and more info at: https://spiritplantmedicine.com

Dr. Carlos de Leon is a very special guest who synchronistically came into our awareness and we sure glad he did! A Ph D. in Clinical Psychology and Holistic Medicine, he is the founder of the Ontogony centre. A multidisciplinary based approach to Self-Realization. In this episode we go deep down the hole of a rabbit and discuss Out of Body Experiences, what it is and how to do it, shadow integration, Self-realization, death, and the issues around so many ancient, lesser known spiritual traditions and lineages are being lost. We'll be hosting a special event with Dr. Carlos de Leon Nov. 9, 2017 at the Ontogony centre for FREE. **Get your tickets here** --> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-event-discover-the-universe-of-the-unconscious-wdr-carlos-de-leon-floathouse-tickets-37626823843?aff=es2 http://ontogony.com/

This episode features Vancouver Real host, Mike Zaremba, when he and Andy travelled to London, England for their 100th episode with Brian Rose of London Real. Andy was on the formal London Real episode, while Mike was on a LIVE episode of #RealTalk. Brian and London Real have been a huge support towards the Vancouver Real podcast and it was a pleasure and an honour to share our journey with him in his studio for our 100th episode. We dive into the power of podcasting, float tanks, plant medicines and the future vision of Vancouver Real. www.LondonReal.TV www.VancouverReal.TV

Author, Producer, Coach. Philip is a repeat guest on our show and was the feature speaker of our Vancouver Real Speaker Series inaugural event and all for good reason! He helps people primarily within the inner realms of their lives. He is exceptional in helping people discover their Truth, gain clarity, uncover their unique gifts, align and build business, & deepen core relationships. Our goal for this episode was to take Philip as "deep" as we could to dive into all this wisdom warrior has to offer. ENJOY! http://philipmckernan.com

Shon Wong is a Vancouver artist who's band brings together a unique sound of Southern Rock inspired by Chinese Opera and Classic Rock. The passing of his father and then the passing of his girlfriend (2 separate incidences) became dramatic sources of inspiration for him in creating his music. It was his way of processing his grief and has now turned into his career. He's released a couple singles this year and getting great radio play in the US. He has a fascinating story that he was willing to share. http://www.sonofjamesmusic.com 1st Single "Runnin" - https://youtu.be/AKNVy919Jx8

Andy Zaremba and his brother, Mike founded Floathouse in Vancouver serving people in Vancouver area since 2010.  He is the co-host of the Vancouver Real podcast. Andy has a fascination for learning and a deep passion for personal growth through books, courses, public speaking, podcasts, floating, and the like.   Discussion The Floatation Tank The Set and Setting What is the Floatation Tank? The Benefits of the Floatation The Mind a Black Space Floatation for Beginners Avoid salt in your eyes Make sure you don't have cuts The history of John Lily The tank as introspective tool and creative insights Different Brainwaves Beta - engaged mind Alpha - relaxing state Theta - right before you fall asleep Delta - deep unconscious sleep Amazing tool to deal with stress The problem with technology for being on for 24/7. The harming effects of chronic stress The benefits of floatation Floatation Tank benefits for anxiety or depression   Recommended Books - When the body says no Dr. Gabor Mate - Why Zebras don't get ulcers for stress physiology   http://www.thewellness.cafe  http://www.Vancouverreal.tv http://www.floathouse.com http://www.floathouse.ca    

Dr. Tanya Maté is a naturopathic doctor and is the daughter-in-law of our past guest, Dr. Gabor Maté. She is currently working with a shamanic healing centre near Iquitos, Peru called The Temple of the Way of Light. Her role is the director of integration and she helps people who participate within the deep personal work, facilitated by plant medicine that is centred around Ayahuasca, integrate their experiences back into “normal” life. Tanya is deeply committed to helping people uncover whatever is at the root of their psycho-emotional or physical chronic condition, and helping them find passion, freedom, and vitality in life. Using a trauma-informed approach that has been heavily influenced by her training with her father-in-law, Dr. Gabor Maté, Tanya spends as much of her life as possible in and around the medicine. Tanya’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drtanyamateND/ Website of Temple of the Way of Light - https://templeofthewayoflight.org Temple’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/templeofthewayoflight

Are you living somebody else’s story? Or are you writing your own? Recently, we offered Ashley Wiles of Sole Girls a float, and a chance to share her wisdom with Mike on our regular #VancouverSurvivalGuide podcast.

One of our wish list guests joined us from across the pond via Skype for a riveting talk primarily around cannabis legalization. Graham Hancock is an international best selling author. He has an extremely controversial TEDx talk called "The War on Consciousness". And he's appeared several times on London Real and The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. This episode was made possible by the Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo happening May 6 & 7 at UBC. Special thanks to Salimeh T. for making this interview happen! Graham will be speaking both days at the conference and will be joined by a plethora of other speakers, panelists, and workshops throughout the course of the weekend. This event is meant for patients, health care practitioners, industry members, and any one looking to share about or learn more on the amazing plants of cannabis and hemp. Get your tickets via the link below...Early Bird Tickets until April 9, 2017 WE'LL SEE YOU THERE! TICKETS -- https://www.tix123.com/tix123/eTic.cfm?code=CHCE2017 http://www.cannabishempconference.com/ Graham's website - https://grahamhancock.com/

Beating the odds, over-coming resistance, persevering during the dark night of the soul, this is what Himanshu and Ryan speak about from their personal experiences. They are both very open and vulnerable with their past in how it's helped them create their co-created entrepreneurial venture: GoGetters Vancouver. As Vancouver's first Epic Achievement Club, GoGetters Vancouver exists to help its members produce breakthrough results in all areas of life, through world class professional networking and speaker events. GoGetters Vancouver brings in live experts and speakers to deliver keynotes, conduct training sessions, and have collaborative problem solving discussions. https://www.gogettersvancouver.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gogettersvancouver/

Curious about Flotation Therapy and how it can help with chronic pain? We chat to Float House (floathouse.ca) co-founder Mike Zaremba about how Flotation Therapy/Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) works, the research around benefits for chronic pain management, common misconceptions around flotation, meditation, and more! Links to further research articles: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08870440412331337093https://www.painbc.ca/resources/links/effectsflotationrestmuscletensionpainhttps://www.painbc.ca/resources/links/effectsflotationreststressrelatedmusclepainhttps://www.painbc.ca/resources/links/effectsflotationreststressrelatedailmentshttps://www.painbc.ca/resources/links/whatmakesdifferenceflotationtherapy

Sucka Radio is back for your listening pleasure. This week host Jeremy Brand sits down with fellow Canadian and UFC featherweight Jeremy "JBC" Kennedy. Kennedy opens up about his previous cancelled bout against Mirsad Bektic, he then dives into his upcoming fight against Rony Jason. The two go over how he feels he matches up against Jason, how excited he is to fight outside of Canada and in Brazil, not looking past Jason but callouts for future fights and much more. Kennedy takes on Jason at UFC Fight Night 106 on March 11 in Brazil. Follow Jeremy on Instagram: @JeremyKennedy145 Make sure you stop by our sponsors’ sites at Unique Kennels, ProAmBelts.com, FloatHouse.ca, Fusion Fight Gear, True North Screen Printing and BCKimonos.ca. Sucka Radio brings you the goods week in and week out from the sport of mixed martial arts. Host Jeremy Brand catches up with guests each and every week from UFC champions to coaches, from nutritionists to jiu-jitsu fighters–and even to oscar award winners. We don’t only focus on the big boys in the UFC, but we bring you stories about people — whether they are uber famous or not. Getting the interesting stories out of the guests is what we look for on Sucka Radio. We don’t want the cookie cutter answers that others are asking–we want something everyone will want to quote.

Woah, monster of an episode with Andy Zaremba from Floathouse and Vancouver Real Podcast. Andy’s been a good friend of mine for a couple years now and he’s been an inspiration since I first met him. He’s one of those guys I like to call a go-giver (like a go-getter, but focussed on giving rather than getting).   He’s the co-owner of multiple businesses with his brother Mike (who I interviewed back in episode 06), as well as a father to a beautiful little girl, partner to a beautiful woman, and the co-leader of our squad in the Samurai Brotherhood. While he definitely has more on his plate than most out there, he also never hesitates to give back, and be of service to people in his community.   In this interview we dig into all sorts of awesome stuff! Some of which include: how he got inspired to create Float House, how cannabis has tied into his life and spiritual development, politics, creating change in one’s life, some family history, fear, personal development, public speaking and anxiety.   Lots of gold in this one. Andy and I really got into a great flow and covered lots of awesome stuff. I’m sure you’ll find some inspiration in here somewhere :)   Thanks again, and I hope you enjoy! 2:30 ~ Andy’s commitment to his mission of elevating consciousness. 7:00 ~ How Andy and Mike got inspired to start Float House. 24:00 ~ What does Andy believe? 27:30 ~ Andy dives into how cannabis has tied into spirituality for him. 33:00 ~ We rant on politics and some of the shit going on in the world 48:00 ~ What it takes for people to shift 51:00 ~ Some of the people lobbying against cannabis and why 54:00 ~ How fear ties into the cannabis discussion 57:00 ~ Psychedelics and how they’ve helped both Andy and me 1:02:00 ~ Some of Andy’s family history 1:07:00 ~ Challenge, getting uncomfortable and growth 1:10:00 ~ Personal development 1:13:00 ~ How anxiety has affected Andy in his life 1:26:00 ~ Rapid fire Qs   References Joe Rogan podcast with Steven Cotler on Flow States: https://youtu.be/KNobzrnSRMc Float On in Portland: http://floathq.com/   Float Conference: http://floatconference.com/ Andy and Mike’s interview with Daniele Bolelli: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/092-daniele-bolelli-history/id923776316?i=1000379354318&mt=2 Who killed the electric care documentary: https://youtu.be/vRnUY6V2Knk The Culture High (cannabis documentary): https://youtu.be/XA9Q6nDVR3s (this is a crazy awesome movie if you haven’t seen it. Regardless of whether or not you use cannabis) Vancouver Entrepreneurs Toastmasters Club: http://www.vetc.ca/ Joe Rogan with Jordan Peterson:  https://youtu.be/04wyGK6k6HE   Andy’s answers : Daniele Bolelli’s podcast: http://www.danielebolelli.com/ Psychedelic Salon podcast: https://psychedelicsalon.com/ Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History: http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/ Meeting the Shadow: http://amzn.to/2kUUCQs Experience - PSI Seminars: http://www.psiseminars.com/ and Spiritquest ayahuasca retreats   Connect with Andy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.zaremba.7?fref=ts Float House: http://www.floathouse.ca/ Vancouver Real Podcast: http://www.vancouverreal.tv/ and https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/vancouver-real/id923776316?mt=2   Brought to you by the Grind Bar! The world's first performance nutrition bar infused with CBD! Check out www.thegrindbar.com to learn more!

Mike Zaremba is one the co-founders of Float House and Vancouver Real Podcast. He’s a fellow seeker and explorer of plant medicine and in this episode, we dive into a ton of epic convo about all that and more. We talk about floating, ayahuasca, business, etc. and spend quite a bit of time on the topic of cannabis. We look at how it connects with creativity, business, floating, working out, and lots more. In this Mike also turns the questions my way and I share a lot on my own favorite ways to use cannabis and CBD. I had an absolute blast with this one! Even though I’d only met Mike once before, we connected fast and got into an awesome flow of conversation, which I hope you enjoy and take value from! Thanks again and I hope you enjoy!   2:30 ~ Mike’s background and info on floatation therapy, meditation, etc. 14:00 ~ Discussion on cannabis and the coming legalization in Canada. 18:45 ~ More into CBD specifically. 23:30 ~ How using cannabis ceremoniously could be. 27:15 ~ The power of intention with cannabis use. 33:00 ~ What Mike believes and why he does. 36:30 ~ Cannabis and spirituality, self awareness, etc. 49:00 ~ Mike flips it back to me and I dive into my own use of thc and CBD. 56:30 ~ Masculine vs feminine and creativity vs action and how cannabis ties in. 1:02:30 ~ How has cannabis affected your business? 1:06:30 ~ Rapid fire questions. References: Vipassana - https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/index Ayahuasca retreats Mike journeys at - Float On - http://floathq.com/ Altered States movie - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080360/ Float house - http://www.floathouse.ca Vancouver real podcast - http://www.vancouverreal.tv/ Mike’s book recomendation - Anatomy of the spirit by Caroline Myss - http://amzn.to/2ldUg4X   Brought to you by the Grind Bar! The world's first performance nutrition bar infused with CBD! Check out www.thegrindbar.com to learn more!

James W. Jesso is a Canadian author and public educator who is dedicated to helping to distill an accessible language for understanding what it means to cultivate and live a life of psychospiritual maturity. In doing so, he looks to engender regenerative, coherent, and public discourse on psychedelics, sexuality, meditative practice, and conscious relationships — the means by he believes psychospiritual maturity can be most powerfully developed. He has authored numerous articles, essays, and videos, done radio, podcast, and print interviews, and toured across the world giving lectures and facilitating public discussions on a variety of subjects. Jesso has given over 60 public presentations since the start of 2013. He is also the host of ATTMind Radio podcast (on iTunes), interviewing people on the cutting edge of new psychedelic culture. He has independently published three books, Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom (2013), Soundscapes & Psychedelics (2014) and The True Light Of Darkness (2015). He is also the host of the crowd-funded podcast ATTMind Radio. http://www.jameswjesso.com/

Daniele Bolelli is a writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He was born in Italy and currently lives in Los Angeles. He's made multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience. Visit www.DanieleBolelli.com for more! After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in Anthropology, and earning graduate degrees at UCLA (in American Indian Studies) and CSULB (History), Bolelli began teaching at several colleges in Southern California. Unlike most scholars who tend to specialize in one particular field of knowledge, Bolelli adopts a “renaissance” man-approach to teaching that has led him to lecture on a wide range of subjects including American Indian history and philosophy, history of the United States, world religions, history of ancient Rome, history and philosophy of martial arts, the ethnic experience in the United States, world history, plus several courses on the relationship between cinema and history. Perhaps even more peculiar than his unusually extensive repertoire is Bolelli’s lecturing style. Much like his writing, in fact, his lecturing style combines discussions of complex, deep subjects with much humor and “street lingo.” For this reason, he has been defined as “half stand up comedian and half Zen master.” This odd mix has made him extremely popular among students. Martial Arts: Bolelli has trained in several styles of martial arts including kung fu san soo, taijiquan, baguazhang, xingyiquan, submission wrestling, Brazilian jiujitsu, boxing, and judo. He holds a fifth degree black belt in kung fu san soo–a style that he has taught for several years at UCLA’s John Wooden Center. Bolelli also coached and fought professionally in mixed martial arts (MMA). Media and Podcasting: Bolelli was featured in I Am Bruce Lee which broke Spike TV’s rating record for documentaries. He has appeared as a guest on popular podcasts such as Duncan Trussell’s, Adam Carolla’s and Joe Rogan’s. In October 2012, Bolelli began his own podcast named The Drunken Taoist Podcast. A little over a month after its debut, The Drunken Taoist Podcast was ranked number 1 in the world in the Philosophy section of iTunes. In 2015, Bolelli joined his friend, pro-skateboarder and musician, Mike Vallely as co-host of Vallely’s podcast, The Mike V Show. In 2015, Bolelli also released the first episodes of a new historical podcast called “History on Fire.”

Mike co-founded Float House in Vancouver with his brother Andy. Their company sells time in sensory deprivation tanks aimed at re-focusing our minds and relaxing the body. We talk about the benefits of this practice, as well as the comparison and combination with psychedelic drugs.  Mike and Andy also host their own podcast called Vancouver Real.  We talk about many subjects related to these isolation tanks, from physical ailments such as fibromyalgia and anxiety disorders being potentially treated through the use of these tanks, to Mike's experiences using different psychedelic substances while floating.  I also inquire about the difficulty of building a tank at home, and we get into thoughts on consciousness and the mind, spirituality, and more.  Check out Float House at:  And their podcast Vancouver Real at:    INSTAGRAM:  TWITTER: www. FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ChangeTruth More at  

On this Sucka Radio and The Wonder Brand Show crossover episode, host Jeremy Brand is joined by tRickson Gracie's third American Black Belt, Henry Akins. Henry stops by to discuss his origin in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, how his game differs from many others out there, the marketing of Hidden Jiu Jitsu, game plans in MMA with BJJ and much more. If you are interested in any of Henry Akins Hidden Jiu Jitsu mastery, check out his website http://hiddenjiujitsu.com/. Make sure you follow MMASucka on Twitter @MMASucka and host Jeremy Brand @JeremyBrand604. As always you can you can listen to Sucka Radio on Stitcher HERE, iTunes HERE, TuneIn HERE, on MMASucka.com HERE and LastwordonSports.com. Make sure you stop by our sponsors’ sites at Unique Kennels, ProAmBelts.com, FloatHouse.ca, Fusion Fight Gear, True North Screen Printing and BCKimonos.ca. Sucka Radio brings you the goods week in and week out from the sport of mixed martial arts. Host Jeremy Brand catches up with guests each and every week from UFC champions to coaches, from nutritionists to jiu-jitsu fighters–and even to oscar award winners. We don’t only focus on the big boys in the UFC, but we bring you stories about people — whether they are uber famous or not. Getting the interesting stories out of the guests is what we look for on Sucka Radio. We don’t want the cookie cutter answers that others are asking–we want something everyone will want to quote.

Peter Sage is a well known international & serial entrepreneur, author, philosopher and teacher. His unique way of looking at and relating to life has inspired tens of thousands of people worldwide to Reinvent themselves. Whether by improving or turning around a business or developing a new and empowering psychology through practical yet profound shifts in awareness, Peter hopes his insights and teachings can offer something of value to those who seek it. http://petersage.com/

Adam Hart is a best selling author for his book "Power of Food" and is also an executive development coach. He's worked with a vast array of people and organizations introducing people into the deeper work that can be done within themselves to ultimately manifest in the external world. Prepare for insight, allow your Self to be open and receptive to the conversation held between Adam and Mike Z. Enjoy! http://poweroffood.com/

John Paterson is an author, musician, and holds a Master's degree in Leadership. He conducts a workshop called "Reclaim your life". John is dedicated to living fully with unconditional love and simply abides by this way of life. It is his spiritual path. Despite overcoming alcoholism at an early age, John now has a life-long passion to discover how human beings can access and express their deepest and broadest potential. John's Website: https://www.livingmoreauthentically.com/

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.