Hey Friends,

we're very excited to be sharing this episode! We recently sat down with our pal Matt Christopherson to hear all about his recent and EPIC undertaking, a gruelling 125 km run from Vancouver to Whistler dubbed "Project 125".

Matt was not just running for the hell of it, he was possessed by the spirit of charity and a desire to use his athletic prowess to come to the aid of a friend and Canadian Olympian who is fighting a battle against cancer. In this conversation we touch on Matt's passion, his resilience, his never quit attitude and how he managed to pull of this run when the odds seem stacked against him.

This one was special. We know you're going to love it, and leave the conversation feeling inspired!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Hey Friends

We are so excited to share this conversation with you all today. We caught up with our pal Shea Emry. Shea is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) linebacker, known for his time with the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. During his time in the CFL Shea was recognized for his strong defensive skills and leadership on the field. Over his CFL career, he was a multiple-time East Division All-Star and earned the CFL’s Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy in 2012, an award recognizing his courage, perseverance, and strength, both on and off the field.

After retiring form football Shea became an advocate for mental health and men's wellness, openly discussing his struggles with depression and concussions. He has since focused on public speaking, community work, and initiatives that encourage emotional health and vulnerability, particularly among men.

Our conversation touches on the work he has done on himself and his marriage, by embracing his masculine side, while continually learning and growing in his role as a father and husband. Shea also shares about his latest athletic pursuit of joining the ranks of the world's best long drive golfers!

This conversation was real, raw, honest, and a lot of fun!

We know you're going to love it!

Z&D

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Hey Friends

We were stoked to partner up with some of our pals for this epic live podcast. We teamed up with Vancouver's premier running shop RAYA (Run as You Are) and the one and only Ryan Willms. After a meditative group run, we sat in the perfectly curated RAYA showroom to have a conversation with Ryan about running, mindfulness, embodiment, letting go of ego, and finding ourselves on the run.

Ryan is a creative director, writer, and entrepreneur known for his work in the fields of fashion, design, and wellness. He has founded and contributed to various projects and publications that merge lifestyle, art, and mindfulness. His latest project is a collaboration between himself, RAYA and Reigning Champ. A beautifully designed collection of running and post run apparel to facilitate mindful endurance and meditation and comfort all in style.

We know you'll love this conversation!

Z&D

https://www.ryanwillms.com/

https://www.runasyouare.co/

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Hey Friends,

Ever tried to dial in your fitness & nutrition but didn't know where to begin? Ever tried a new fitness routine but weren't sure if it was right for you? Yeah, us too!

We are thrilled to share today's episode! We sat down with Matt Christopherson of Opscotch. As a health and fitness focused person and the co-founder of Opscothch Matt and the Opscocth team help people Navigate, cultivate and optimize their health with a community.

Our conversation with Matt focuses on how important it is to get the data on our bio-makers in order to "plot ourselves" on our GPS. Many people have goals, and ideas of where they want to end up on their fitness and health journey, but so many of us don't know where we are staring from. With the tools that Matt and his crew at Opscotch provide, individuals can begin their journey with the full knowledge of how to best achieve their desired result.

Matt is also a man of many hats and talents, and is one hell of an athlete. Recently Matt used his athletic ability to do a little more good, and helped raise money for a friend who was battling cancer. The response was overwhelming, and prompted Matt to consider what else could be done. This thought led him to plan his next adventure and physical test to support his friends journey to beat Cancer and return to her healthy life. As a result Matt is running the first ever "Project 125" which is a 125km run from Vancouver to Whistler in September 2024. In this conversation Matt details the idea behind the run and teases some of what the journey will entail.

We were so thrilled to sit down with such an open-hearted, passionate, game changer of person. We know you will LOVE Matt and everything he stands for.

Be sure to check him out on instagram @matt_Christopherson

Opscotch at www.opscotch.com

And keep up with Project 125.1

We know you'll LOVE this!

Z&D

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Hey Friends,

Today on the pod we're diving in with two amazing health and wellness practitioners, podcast hosts, and all around awesome humans, Tedi Fisher and Alexandra Perel-Winkler.

Tedi and Alexandra host the podcsat "QIMD" which is a health and wellness podcast bridging the worlds of science, spirituality and beyond together into their thougtful and fun conversations. Alexandra is a Functional Medicine doctor and intuitive healer, and Tedi is a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, Kinesiologist and clinic owner.

Our conversation touches on health and healing modalities, death and dying, the yin and yang of movement and life, and so much more. We were so grateful to Alexandra and Tedi for their time, expertise and openness.

We know you are going to love this conversation!

Z&D

https://www.instagram.com/qimd_podcast/

https://www.instagram.com/themysticmedicine/

https://www.instagram.com/dr.tedi.m/

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Hey Friends!

Desiree Nielsen is BACK! Any chance we get, we love chatting with Desiree and today's conversation is a good one! We dive into her new book "Plant Magic" and here her why behind creating it, and how the, her latest cookbook has some unique offerings and was born out of her wanting to create something accessible, enjoyable, and delicious for everyone!

Desiree is a wealth of knowledge, a curious learner, and one hell of a recipe developer! When she is not elbows deep in recipe creation, speaking at a conference, or meal prepping healthy and delicious food for her own family, Desiree can be found supporting individuals to take charge of their health, through offering plant-based approaches to healing and restoring gut-health in her practice as a Registered Dietician.

We were so grateful to spend some time with Desiree, hearing about her new cook book "Plant Magic" and so much more. We know you're ready to dive into this episode, just like you'll be ready to dive into the recipes she has on offer!

Enjoy

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Desiree Nielsen: Instagram / Website

Plant Magic by Desiree Nielsen: Book

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This week we caught up with our pal Ally Maz and got into all things self-discovery, personal growth and cosmic exploration. From deep reflections to wondering if aliens exist, this one has it all. We dive into questioning the status quo, the power of alone time,facing fears, finding peace in solitude, setting goals and chasing dreams, living with purpose, redefining aging and so much more goodness. We hope that this one helps you find peace in the chaos of life and is a reminder that sometimes the best adventures happen when you're alone with your thoughts.

Episode Resources:

Ally Maz: Instagram / Website

The Ally Maz Show: Apple / Spotify

Ally on Youtube

A Little More Good: Instagram

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Hey Friends,

We are excited to share this episode with you all. We sat down with the one and only Caroline Boquist. Caroline is the co-founder of Walrus Design Inc. A contemporary lifestyle boutique selling unique products for you, your loved ones and your home. In her professional and personal life, Caroline is the perfect mixture of kindness, curiosity, wisdom, creativity and connection. She is someone who you immediately feel comfortable around and has such a knack for inviting reflection and introspection, which is exactly where this conversation went.

We chatted about mirror work, seeing ourselves and situations for what they really are, and allowing what we see to inform our steps forward. We also spoke about the many changes we have seen in the world from how we engage with one another as peers, parents, and people in general with the rise of hyper-digital connection that is a far cry from human to human interactions.

Caroline weaves her story of through the themes of this conversation, as we learn about her as well as ourselves through her thoughtful responses, observations, and questions.

Enjoy Friends,

Z&D

Resources

Walrus Home website

Walrus IG

Caroline's IG

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