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Gone Rogue Podcast#020 - Kobe Bryant - A Celebration Of LifeMark Nabeta and Dhani Oks join us for a special episode, dedicated to the life and memory of Kobe Bryant, as well as the other victims who tragically lost their lives. We share some of our favourite moments of Kobe's career, as well as talk about the impact he has had not only on the game of basketball, but the world as a whole. Mark and Dhani can be found on Instagram at @marknabeta and @dhanioks.2020-01-302h 41

Gone Rogue Podcast#014 - Dhani OksDhani Oks is the Director of Programming at Free, the founder of Academy of Lions as well as having done work for Vice Media, Remix Project and the Woodfield Foundation. He can be found on Instagram at @dhanioks and at www.dhanioks.com 2019-07-232h 59

The VICE Guide to Right NowYou Too Could Benefit From Workplace Workouts: 11.1.17Facebook’s testimony on Russian meddling, a judge’s block of Trump’s trans military ban, and we’ll hear from VICE’s Dhani Oks on the benefits of working out in the workplace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-11-0100 min

The VICE Guide to Right NowNature Therapy Can Improve Your Mental Health: 10.19.17The deadly Hepatitis A outbreak in Southern California, how U.S.-backed Syrian rebels retook Raqqa, and we’ll hear from TONIC host Dhani Oks on the hard science behind why we need to get outside more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-10-1900 min

UNIITY RADIOINTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL JORDAN & KOBE BRYANT'S MINDFULNESS COACH GEORGE MUMFORDGeorge Mumford's road to becoming an influential author & mindfulness coach to Micheal Jordan, Kobe Bryant & other pro sports legends was filled with peril. He grew up in the Boston in the 60s during a time of massive racial tension, constantly having to be on his toes & aware. In College, he roomed with future NBA legend Dr. J. George was hoping for a similar destiny until his athletic career was cut short by severe injuries. He developed addictions to pain killers & later heroine to help him deal with all his physical & emotional pain. After College he found himself leading a double...2017-04-1700 min

UNIITY RADIOCONVERSATIONS WITH MINDFUL ATHLETESOn this special episode of the podcast we sit down with collegiate athletes to talk about how they deal with life inside & outside of sports. This podcast taped live at an event hosted by lululemon & organized by Nate Virgo (https://www.instagram.com/natevirgo/). Nate, an student athlete himself, wanted to put together a night where athletes could come together & talk openly about what they go through, the sacrifices they make & how mental health & mindfulness plays a role.2017-03-1900 min

Disruptive ConversationsEp. 21: Build an oragnizations that others cannot duplicate. A conversation with Dhani OksI attended Podcamp Toronto recently and did my first live recording. I usually do my podcasts via Skype and rarely do I get so personal in my show. Dhani and I shared a lot around walking on bridges that have never been built. We talk about the desire and drive it takes to build beautiful organizations. We cover a range of topics in the show. In this podcast, I interview Dhani Oks. Dhani cofounded the Academy of Lions which could be thought of as being just a CrossFit gym in Toronto, but for many of the members, it...2017-03-0534 min

UNIITY RADIOKRISTA STARR & INDIA AMARA // BALI, BREAKFAST, TATTOOS, YOGAEpisode 1 of UNIITY Radio could not have started with 2 better or brighter guests. I met India Amara almost a decade ago & she's been a constant force in my life ever since. She's tattooed me. Inspired me with her incredible work ethic. And been a there during the toughest times with wisdom & coffee. She introduced me to Krista too. We all worked out together during the early days of CrossFit & spent a lot of time philosophizing about it. In the years since, India & Krista have developed their own practices & philosophies that they are taking on the road to Bali & beyond. I...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] CHRIS "HAMBONE" HAMMELL & UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIPS, MARATHONS, WORKOUTS, BARBER SHOPS14 years ago I was working at a record store in Thornhill, Ontario. I vividly remembering racking copies of the Goldfinger's "Open Your Eyes" at the time. The cover of that record featured a rough looking tattooed guy who looked like he had just been punched in the face. About 10 years later, I met that guy. And even though it got off to a rocky start, Chris Hammell has become one of the major influences on my life. I'll let the podcast speak for itself, but to frame what you are about to hear, Chris & I dip in & out of travels, insi...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST NATHALIE NIDDAM & MUSE MEDITATION HEADBAND, BONE BROTHIt's been a minute since Nat Niddam joined me on the show. It's always a fun conversation that's packed with valuable nutrition & lifestyle takeaways. This episode starts with a procrastination confessional, an ode to imperfection and (believe it or not) a MEDITATION COMPETITION/WORKOUT using my new favourite technology, the MUSE Brain Sensing Headband. Nat & I also dig into why Bone Broth is so great, how to make it super cheap, fast & easy, and we review the latest Protein Powder product fromPaleoethics which is made from Bone Broth. -------------------- Nathalie Niddam / @nathalieniddam The music from today's episode is courtesy of Arts...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST NATHALIE NIDDAM & NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE, PALEO FX, KETOSISWe're back. It's been about a month since we last met and a lot has happened. Nat's life altering flight to Texas for the Paleo FX Conference, where she found all sorts of new products & foods and some interesting developments in the Paleo community. Dhani also had a life altering experience of a different kind in Asia, where he travelled to meditate, see an ancient Buddhist site and do some Yoga with 45 other lululemon ambassadors. That and another jam-fest on the topic of Ketosis and how to make it work for you. ------------------ Nathalie Niddam / @nathalieniddam 2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST NATHALIE NIDDAM & HEALTH GADGETS & APPLE WATCH REVIEWThis was a fun episode. Nat brought a sack of health and biofeedback gadgets to the podcast and reviewed them all. I also give you my thoughts on the Apple Watch, which I have been wearing for the last few weeks. It seems there are more & more wearables and Quantified Self devices by the day. It's important that we don't get caught up in the hype and buy things that actually improve our life through the technology and not just distract us further with shiny things. Here's all the stuff that we talk about in this episode. Everything from gadgets that...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] CHRIS RITCHIE & MMA, PORTLANDIA, THE HISTORY OF CROSSFITChris Ritchie walked into my gym 8 years ago. In the years since, he has been on of my loudest and proudest voices. He has represented us in spirit and in competition. And even though he now lives thousands of miles away in Portland, he still takes every opportunity to fly our flag. While on a visit to Toronto, Chris dropped in for some workouts and we took the opportunity to catch-up and talk about his journey from the Hardcore Punk scene to MMA to CrossFit. ------------- Chris Ritchie / @chrisritchie Music / "Stars & Sons" & "Meet Me In The Basement" by Broken Social Scene...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST NATHALIE NIDDAM & FOOD SENSITIVITYDid you know healthy food can make you sick? Yes, it's true, there are some foods - although healthy for most - which can cause serious reactions. However, we may not even know it. Some foods can send us to the hospital in a screaming Ambulance. But there is an entire range of healthy stuff that can cause our bodies grief even days after consuming them. These food 'sensitivities' may be the reason some of us are lacking energy, enthusiasm or having a hard time sleeping, focusing and being productive. We look deeper into what food allergies and sensitivities are and...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] MATT MANHIRE & WHY QUITTING ISN'T FAILINGDon't back down. Dig deep. Stay in school. Never stop believing. Don't quit. Is giving up for losers? Matt Manhire and I talk about how quitting University allowed him to finally pursue the work & life that had been calling him for years. Matt's a fascinating guy, a person you want to keep in your world because his perspective makes ordinary things come alive. We're at the Academy most mornings working out and getting way too philosophical about it all. In between lifts & rounds we riff on books, politics, art and how we can hack our muscle-ups & handstands. He's worn a lot o...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] ERIN MCCUTCHEON & CLIMBING KILIMANJARO & ADVENTURES IN SUB ZERO CONDITIONSErin McCutcheon or "EMac" as she is known around these parts, is the type of glue that holds our community together. She's always armed with observations & insights that will quickly get you laughing out loud. Her heavy metal workout playlists are some of my favourites. Erin does not sit still. She's constantly challenging herself through her curiosities, her art and her choice of physical challenges. In this episode, we catch up with Erin fresh off her trip to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania where she confronted not only a mountain, but her self-doubt, terrible tragedy and some difficult realities in the c...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST NATHALIE NIDDAM & KETOGENIC DIETS, WHY IT WORKS, HOW TO STARTThis is the episode you've been waiting for... The Keto Diet is based on low carb, no refined sugars and really really high-quality sources of fat & protein. We go in-depth on the ketogenic diet and discuss who should do it and why. In the episode we'll cover... * How your body makes energy out of stored fat, and why it the best source of fuel * How can ketosis help you think clearer and be less hungry * The best kinds of fat and how can actually lose body fat by EATING MORE FAT * How ketosis can help you become a better athlete * H...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] MIKE KRUPICA LIVE FROM THE SPEED PROJECT ON THE ROAD FROM LA TO VEGASI didn't plan on releasing this podcast... I was texting my good buddy Mike Krupica, along some other friends, to wish them luck on an amazing journey. It then occurred to me that we should DEFINITELY do a podcast on this whole thing. Mike and some other members of the Parkdale Roadrunners are only hours away from a truly EPIC run that will test them in every way imaginable. I caught Mike just before the start of the race to see where his head was at and how he plans to deal with the challenges ahead. We cover all of that...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] DEMO CASTELLON & MAKING MUSIC WITH JAY Z, RIHANNA, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKEThere are things that happen, good things, that can be traced back to very specific moments. You can follow the breadcrumb trail back to them and pinpoint that exact time when everything changed. It's not the big things, like finding a bunch of money, getting a dream job or winning a someone's love. It's always something so small that you don't even know it's there. But much later on, you can reflect on it and see that it was the drop that would become the ocean. I had such a moment several months ago with Demacio Castellon. I'd known him f...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST NATHALIE NIDDAM & THINGS YOU'RE DOING WRONGThe most frustrating thing is doing something you think is working, but in fact is not. We may be spending time, energy & money to fix problems only to be causing more. This episode is devoted to 3 little things that many people do to be healthier, but may in fact take us in the other direction. Plus Nat & Dhani get into an interesting discussion on the politics of the Canada Food Guide and how government is not always acting in the interests of your health. ------------------- Nathalie Niddam / @nathalieniddam 2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST NATHALIE NIDDAM (LIVE FROM COSTA RICA)IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN DSo, Nat's in Costa Rica soaking up the sun, but that doesn't stop us from podcasting - no way. This episode is brought to you by the letter "D" as in Vitamin D3, one of the most important vitamins your body needs to stay healthy and be generally awesome. Nat is getting plenty of D from the Sun, which is how our bodies used to get it naturally when we were hunting, gathering, roaming & playing. But nowadays, most of the light we get is from our phone screens, laptops & Kindles. What do we do to remedy this? In this episode we...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] DR. RHEA MEHTA & TOXICITY, AYAHUASCA, GLOBAL SMOOTHIE DAY, CAMP RESET, LOTS OF SHIT TALKThere is one word to describe Rhea... MULTIDIMENSIONAL. She holds a PhD in molecular toxicology, makes the world's best smoothies, travels the world teaching Soca dance & getting into psychedelic adventures. Rhea grew up being very sick. At a young age, she struggled with arthritis, a burden that eventually led her on the path to figuring out how to heal herself through food, mindfulness, self-actualisation and movement. Our conversation touches all these topics and a few more. A truly insightful episode that may help get you started down your own path to healing, strength or just being a little more healthy every...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] JASON FIELD BRAINSTATION FOUNDER & FUTURE OF LEARNING, SOCCER, BENEFITS OF GLOBETROTTINGAt the corner of King & Spadina in Toronto, there used to be a big brownstone-y building that housed a back packer’s hostel. Visitors to the city shacked-up there and used it as a pivot point to explore the local scene, meet interesting people and ultimately gain new experiences. A few years ago, this hostel was replaced by an entirely new kind of business, one that hoped to offer visitors a different kind of knowledge, but as I found out the differences were not that big. Brain Station is a company that hopes to empower 1 million people in the next 10 years...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] MOE KNOWS BASKETBALL, ULTRA MARATHONS, CROSSFIT, ANXIETY, SOCIAL JUSTICE & DARK PLACESThere are people that walk into a place and immediately bring up the vibe and put smiles on the faces of those around them. Moe Bsat is one of these people. Before he joined Academy last year, he played competitive basketball and was winning sprint Triathlons. In 2012, he won his age group in the Canadian 100km Championships. He’s run 7 Ultra Marathons in total and he’s not done yet. Even though he’s competed in the hardest human challenges at the highest levels, Moe is still humbled by the other obstacles that face him. In last year’s CrossFit Open, he strug...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] DANIELLE GULIC & EURO PARENTS, FASHION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BECOMING ATHLETICAt age 16, Danielle Gulic, convinced her parents to let her fly across North America to work an after-school job. The seeds of Hustle & Entrepreneurship were sown early in her life through this experience and the family pressures of growing up with a hard-nosed Croatian father. Danielle & her husband Chris "Hambone" Hammell Danielle has had a wild year. Her fiance proposed to her during an encore of a City & Colour show at the Air Canada Centre. She opened a fashion & bridal shop on Ossington called LoversLand. She got married. She supported her husband as he opened his Barber Shop. And she did...2017-02-2600 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] ANGELINA & DOPE ATHLETES, CBD, WEED FOR LOVERS, FIGHTERS & FITNESSIt’s a good time to be Canadian. In contrast to our friends south of the border who seem to be at a crossroads of culture & freedom, we Canucks seem to be heading in a better direction. Not to say that we don’t have our problems - we’ve got a lot. But at least we seem to be divesting ourselves of all the fake problems that were created in the last century. We’re talking about weed & other drugs that have been marginalized & criminalized despite showing undeniable benefits for health and pain relief. My guest today is someone who you would...2017-02-2500 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] BEN POBJOY & LOSING 100LBS ONE STEP AT A TIMEI’m pretty cynical about advertising, as most people are these days - especially when it promotes a giant telecommunications corporation. But, Ben Pobjoy's video affected me in a way I never expected an Ad would. It also restored a little bit of faith that creativity & consciousness can be turned into commerce. [See Ben's Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxmSvUDjBA8] Ben is the Creative Director of Behaviour, an Agency that creates compelling ideas that are beloved by consumers and clients alike and founded on the premise that what a brand does is more important than what a bran...2017-02-2500 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] MANGO PEELER & RUNNING, ROMCOMS, MEG RYAN, ART, IVERSON & POWER BALADSHe cannot be described in words. You can only talk about him in colours. I met Mango Peeler - I don't really remember his real name - for the first time almost 5 years ago. We immediately clicked, and would jam out ideas on movement, athletics, art, clothing and philosophy over the course of several coffee sessions. In these conversations, there were no real borders between topics as if they were part of the same continuum and just different points along the spectrum. I enjoyed the way his mind was unfettered and free to move forward, backward and into other dimensions...2017-01-1200 min

UNIITY RADIO[ARCHIVES] KEVIN DREW & MEDITATION, SOUTH PARK, NARCISSISM, ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA & GETTING PAST PAINKevin Drew was always a friend of mine, even before he met me. I got my dream job in the summer of 2002, managing an indie record store. That was the year Toronto exported itself to the world. I did my part for the revolution; daily, I'd load the CD tray with my new found loves - Broken Social Scene, Apostle Of Hustle, Feist, Stars and the rest of the gypsy caravan that was the Arts & Crafts family. 10 years later, when I met & eventually became friends with Kevin, he would tell me that Social Scene was never intended to ascend in...2017-01-1200 min

Agatsu Physical Culture PodcastEpisode #6-Vodka, How to quit your job and open a gym, and of course more vodka-with Dhani OksSo you want to open a gym? This podcast is a MUST listen too for anyone who owns a gym or dreams of some day opening up their own space. Join me as I talk to Academy of Lions owner Dhani Oks and hear how he went from training people out of the back of his car to owning one of the most unique three story gyms in Canada. 2013-11-0501 min