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A Little More GoodEcho Chambers, the pursuit of being wrong, and Podcast updates with Zach & DeanHey firendswe're taking a moment to update you all about a few exciting developments and evolutions of the podcast! We have always wanted A Little More Good to be a place of exploration, personal development, and a landing pad for all our curiosities, rabbit holes, and interests as they have grown, expanded and changed over the years. We have absolutely LOVED how you all have embraced this journey of ours, and quite frankly we are just getting started.We are very excited to share some of the new ideas we've been incubating...2024-03-1932 min
A Little More GoodHabits, Letting Go, and Setting Ourselves up for Success in the New Year With Steph Corker & Cecily ElmasHey Friends, As we are in the denoument of another year, and look ahead to all that 2024 may bring, we wanted to direct our focus with our pals Steph Corker and Cecily Elmas to help us look at things to embrace and things to let go of as we step into a New Year! In this episode we discuss habits, letting go, and setting ourselves up for success in the new year. We explore the concept of failure and how it can be reframed as a learning opportunity. The importance of community and...2023-12-261h 22
A Little More GoodWellness Rituals - Optimizing Your Life with Darin OlienAre you looking for ways to optimize your health? Do you want to live a full and healthy life? Are you tired of trading what is best for you for modern yet potentially fatal conveniences?If so, you have come to the right place! Today Zach and Dean chat with the legendary Darin Olien to talk all things health, wellness, superfoods, habits and rituals to help you live a superlife.For those who may not know, Darin is a wellness expert, author, and entrepreneur who has been involved in the health and...2023-03-211h 16
A Little More GoodImmerse Yourself with Judy Brooks; Part 1 Robbie Bent, Founder of OthershipHey Friends,We are excited to bring you the first of a mini-series featuring the one and only Judy Brooks. We're calling this series "Immerse Yourself" as a homage to Judy's incredible work of self-discovery and emotional intelligence via her coaching, mentorship, and curated community of seekers, sojourners, creators, entrepreneurs and all around incredible human beings.As a part of her work Judy leads retreats called "Immersions" which help participants go deep into themselves through inquiry, contemplation and considerations all while being surrounded and supported by a like-minded yet diverse group of people...2023-02-282h 00
A Little More GoodPhotography as activism with Jo-Anne McArthurHello Friends,We are very excited to share today's episode with you. We were fortunate to have a conversation with Award winning Canadian Photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur! In this episode, Jo-Anne discusses how she began her work documenting animal rights issues around the world. She shares her experiences photographing animals in captivity, in the wild, and in the food industry, and discusses the challenges and ethical considerations involved in her work.Jo-Anne also talks about the importance of using photography to raise awareness for animal welfare issues and to inspire people to take action...2023-02-141h 24
A Little More GoodHow water can transform your life with Isabel Friend“A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us.” ~ Lucy LarcomAlright friends,We are very excited to share this episode with you all. Recently water has been a source of more than just hydration for us. The world of water goes deep, and we have been diving into it! Today's guest is an amazing source of knowledge and has a wealth experience with seeing water for the miraculous, mysterious, healing, memory holding, force that it is.Isabel Friend is a water ambassador and is someone who has committe...2023-02-071h 39
A Little More GoodTools For Healing with Navi GillEpisode 89: Tools for Healing with Navi GillWe are so excited to share the return of Navi to the pod! Navi is a true source of light, her work as a practitioner of holistic and ancestral Ayurvedic medicine is how she is known by many, and how she gives care, brings healing, and shares her inherited gifts with the world. During this conversation we went deep into the collective time we experienced during the pandemic and touched on how we all need healing and restoration from what was undoubtedly a collective "dark night of the soul".2023-01-311h 27
A Little More GoodWisdom from a Modern Elder with Chip ConleyHello Friends,We are so excited to share today's episode! We sat down with Chip Conley to take in his wisdom on leveling up as we age up, and becoming a modern elder! Chip has been described as a "Rebel hospitality entrepreneur" and is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, disruptor, and keeper of much wisdom.We first discovered Chip via the Rich Roll podcast and immediately became fascinated by his work and his purpose in life. One of the things we deeply admire about Chip is his reframing of "middle age"...2023-01-241h 13
A Little More GoodThe Practice of Exploring a Spiritual Path with Brian Saul“Whatever has the nature of arising has the nature of ceasing.” The Buddha On today's episode we sat down to Chat with Brian Saul. Brian is someone who sees the world through the design lens, and for him form and structure create freedom to create and within their limits, allow him to be creative, playful and expressive in his work. And this attention to the freedom offered by form spills over into his personal life as well. Brian is someone who uses the structure and form of mediation and breath to be l...2023-01-171h 37
A Little More GoodNavigating Life's Transitions with Steph CorkerHave you ever felt stuck between the person you are and the person you are becoming? Have you ever held onto an identity that you used embrace, but know it no longer serves you, or is who you really are? Are you someone who has stumbled through life's transitions longing for a smoother path to the other side? Have you found yourself at a point in your journey where you are asking "now what?"Well if you have experienced any of those realities you are not alone... Our shifting and evolving identities both personally and professionally...2023-01-101h 29
A Little More GoodA Journey in Running, with Canadian Marathon Record holder Natasha WodakLace up your shoes, shake out your legs and lets GO!Toady we caught up with the one and only Natasha Wodak! Natasha is an elite long distance runner, two time Olympian, and she currently holds the Canadian Record for the Women's Marathon, which she set in an impressive effort at the Berlin Marathon in 2022.We were so excited to chat with her about her why for running, how she got into it, why she has stuck with it, and what the future of the sport holds for her. Natasha is an incredibly...2023-01-031h 21
A Little More GoodThe year in Review: Reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the future"It's the end of the year as we know, and I feel fine"Join Zach and Dean as they reflect on the past year and share their highlights, challenges, and lessons learned. From personal accomplishments to memorable events, these two friends cover it all as they look back at the past 12 months and look ahead to the future. Plus, they talk about for what 2023 has in store, from some goals and dreams, to exciting episodes that are upcoming! We love and appreciate all of you who have been following along with us and...2022-12-2758 min
A Little More GoodManifesting and Overcoming Anxiety with Ashley ChisholmHello Friends,We are really excited to share this episode with you all today. It seems like anxiety is an ever present reality in our world, and it is for many of us, a daily passenger on our journey through life. It can at times stand in the way of growth, development and pursuing the life we want, however anxiety need not be an insurmountable obstacle. We are so grateful to have shared this conversation with Ashley Chisholm, she is someone who has worked hard to name, recognize and move through her anxiety, as a means...2022-12-201h 42
A Little More GoodLiving Embodied & Finding Spaciousness with Juno KimHello Friends,We are so excited for the RETURN of Juno Kim! Today's episode is in many ways a continuation or follow up to our last conversation with Juno, which you can find hereJuno is a one of a kind human being, who embodies a loving kindness and creates and holds generous space. We were so excited to follow up with Juno, and explore themes we touched on or didn't get to last time. In this conversation as we dove into, and challenged conventional thinking around progress, mind over matter, intellectualization and embodiment...2022-12-131h 48
A Little More GoodBuilding a Regenerative Farm with Daniel GarfinkelHey everyone!We are thrilled to share todays episode with you all! We sat down with our favourite local farmer, the one and only Daniel Garfinkel! Daniel is a thoughtful, compassionate, community minded, soil loving, regenerative farmer who is passionate about growing food and growing connection, and raising awareness of the importance of regenerative and ancestral practices of farming.From someone who worked closely with food as a chef in Vancouver, Daniel made the jump into farming via a backyard plot in his Mother's garden and hasn't looked back. Recently Daniel has partnered...2022-12-061h 43
A Little More GoodRunning as a Spiritual Practice with Sanjay RawalWhat would you do to find inner peace, to transform you life, to challenge impossibility? Sanjay Rawal has embarked on this journey in his personal and professional life. From following Sri Chinmoy as a spiritual teacher to telling stories of purpose, connection and transcendence Sanjay Rawal is on a mission to educate and inspire! We are so excited to share today's episode. We were thrilled to have this conversation with Sanjay. For anyone unfamiliar, Sanjay is an award winning Film maker hailing from New York City, by way of Northern California. Sanjay has 3 feature...2022-11-291h 37
A Little More GoodAction, Distraction, Surrender and Faith with Akeem PierreAkeem Pierre everyone!Akeem has made his triumphant return to the pod and is bringing the same energy passion and purpose to this conversation as he did the first go round. Akeem is a legendary human being, founder of Rich Sol Foods, a health food company that brings that high grade healing with amazing foods like St. Lucian sea-moss, gully root, or anamu along with many other top tier products. Akeem is always someone looking to level up, we often find ourselves looking to him to lead the way when it comes to raising our vibration...2022-11-221h 53
A Little More GoodBusiness as a Spiritual Practice with Jade HerrmannHey FriendsWe are very happy to share this conversation with you all. We sat down with the one and only Jade Herrmann, CEO and Founder of Yoggu! Jade is a wonderful human being who took the time to share with us here at ALMG her story of how she came to create and incredible plant based yogurt. We wound the story back to catch some of her origins, and found a consistent theme in Jade's conversation. She is a person who is dialed into her intuition, and has trusted her gut, when in came to...2022-11-151h 33
A Little More GoodFostering Childlike Creativity with Jeff HamadaHello Friends,We are very excited for this week’s podcast. Not only is this conversation rich, fun, and inspiring, it is our first-ever collaborative podcast with our dear friend May Globus of The Craft podcast. And the reason for this creative format was inspired by our guest, the one and only Jeff Hamada.Jeff is a Japanese-Canadian artist who hails from right here in Vancouver, or Richmond to be specific. Jeff is perhaps best known for his website Booooooom.com, which he launched in 2008. The website was wonderfully curated and deeply interactive wi...2022-11-072h 14
A Little More GoodThe Power of an Athlete’s Mindset in Building Business with Punit DhillonHey FriendsWelcome back to another episode of ALMG!Have you ever heard that sports can teach us lessons that transcend the field of play? That aspects of sport like teamwork, training, goal setting, winning and losing can all be translated to the other arenas of our lives? Well today we are chatting with our guest Punit Dhillon on this exact topic. Punit has written a book called "Catapult - how to think like a corporate athlete to strengthen your resilience" in which he masterfully details the way an athletic mindset can be...2022-11-011h 43
A Little More GoodThe Carnivore diet, Paleo, Veganism and debunking wellness trends with Dr. Matthew NagraHey FriendsWe've got a great episode lined up for you today! Dr. Matthew Nagra returns to the pod to drop all the knowledge on plant based living! Dr. Nagra has a particular passion for plant-based/vegan nutrition, physical medicine, and chronic disease treatment. With additional training in nutrition, he holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies where he's authored multiple articles on the subject.Dr. Nagra says "There’s certainly a lack of understanding around plant-based nutrition amongst healthcare professionals, sometimes resulting in pra...2022-10-251h 58
A Little More GoodPassion, Purpose, Practice with Joey HaywoodHey Friends,We've got a really great episode lined up for you today! We sat down with legendary hooper Joey Haywood, aka the King Handles. Joey is an energetic, passionate human with a vision and a purpose to bring basketball to the next generation, and to keep himself in the game as long as possible. Joey is still a competitive player, keeping up with, and in many ways setting the pace for the younger guys on the court. Joey credits his abundance of energy and his continual growth as a player to his vegan diet. Going...2022-10-181h 04
A Little More GoodStudent, Seeker, Teacher with Tiaga PremHey everyone,We're delighted to bring you today’s episode. We were fortunate to be able to sit down with spiritual seeker, teacher, and yogi Tiaga Prem. We spent time chatting with him about his life as someone who lives into mystery, wonder and the beauty of all things. As we talked about his coming up as a rebellious mystic, punk rocker, and curious yogi the conversation helped illuminate the ways in which we all are on a journey to become the truest version of ourselves.Tiaga Prem shares with us the journey of...2022-10-112h 45
A Little More GoodPlant Medicine and Creating Ceremony with Sky & Judy BrooksHey Friends, today's episode is a special one. We're zeroing in the theme of ceremony, with the guiding wisdom of our dear friend Judy Brooks, and our guest Sky. As always Judy brings her passion for inquiry, discovery and reflection to the table, and Sky shares the space and his wisdom as a Shaman, healer, leader of ceremony, and facilitator of plant medicine journeys. This conversation ebbs and flows in the lane of spirituality, self-discovery, and finding ceremony and the sacred in the everyday. We are so grateful to Judy for in...2022-10-042h 13
A Little More GoodHow to Build your Brand with Amanda Lee SmithHey Hey Friends,Happy Tuesday, or as we should call it for today's episode (Second Monday). We caught up with Amanda Lee Smith, the CEO and co-founder of Monday—a branding and content marketing agency building brands that enhance human potential. We loved this conversation with Amanda, as it wound from her upbringing and spiritual roots, to her journey into branding, marketing and ultimately storytelling.Amanda is a values driven human that works to help people get clear on their own values, ideals, and ultimately the story they are telling the world. Expect to...2022-09-271h 55
A Little More GoodParenting after loss, living with grief and finding hope with Ayako GallagherHey Friends,We're so glad you are here for this episode. We sat down to chat with our friend and neighbour Ayako Gallagher. Ayako is an incredibly strong woman who has endured one of the most difficult things anyone could face. She lost her baby just months before she was due. While this reality is much more common than many of us may realize, Ayako's story unfolded in the midst of the Pandemic which meant she was forced to give birth to her daughter in isolation. We were deeply moved, and very grateful that Ayako courageously...2022-09-201h 29
A Little More GoodFind your Activism with Zoe PeledAlright friends,We are very happy to share this episode with you all. We caught up with local activist Zoe Peled. Zoe is no stranger to standing up for what she believes in, raising awareness, and inviting others to share her passion for animal advocacy. Zoe received her BFA in Photography from Emily Carr University, with additional studies in Critical Theory, examining the positioning and terminology around animals. She continues to learn and grow as an advocate and activist in the Vancouver area as someone who is a dynamic community creator and leverages her many talents...2022-09-132h 08
A Little More GoodVision, Work Ethic and Purpose Driven Business with Tara Bosch & Judy Brooks Alright friends,We are super excited to share this weeks episode with you all! We sat down with Tara Bosch the founder of the revolutionary Candy "Smart Sweets". We were joined by Judy Brooks who has been a friend and mentor to Tara as she navigated her way through start up life, and managing the tremendous success of her innovative brand. In this conversation we talked about discovering your vision and purpose and leaning into it with all you've got.Tara is an incredible example of someone who identified a need, and had...2022-09-062h 11
A Little More GoodFinding Your Start Line with Gary RobbinsHey Friends,We are soo excited to share this week's conversation. We caught up with the one and only Gary Robbins. Gary is an incredible endurance athlete, who has run many of the world's top trail races, and notably for many, he was a three time participant in the infamous Barkley Marathon. Gary is also the race director and co-founder of Coast Mountain Trail Running, which hosts some of the best trail races in BC. In addition to being an incredible athlete, race director, and content creator Gary is a family man, and a...2022-08-302h 02
A Little More GoodIntegrating Leadership at Home and at Work with Deena ChochinovHey friends,Ever feel split between your work self and your home self? Are you living as your authentic self in both your private and professional life? If so, toady's episode will really speak to you! We sat down with the legendary Deena Chochinov to talk about this very thing. In her new Book "HomeWork" Deena helps as bridge the gap between being our best selves at work and at home.She says "We tend to think of our lives as being split between the professional and the personal—believing that in order to...2022-08-231h 43
A Little More GoodNutrition, building strength and living life with intention with Nimai DelgadoHey Friends,Have you been wanting more from your life? Better diet and nutrition? Better fitness routine? Deeper spiritual practice? What if all these things were right within your grasp, with only a few intentional shifts of your decisions and actions the life you want is right in front of you... Today's conversation with the legendary Nimai Delgado! We were very thrilled to sit down with Nimai and talk about his successful career as a vegan bodybuilder, an entrepreneur and coach in the vegan health, wellness and supplement creator. We certainly did touch on these, but...2022-08-161h 52
A Little More GoodA Journey into Ultra Running with Scott JurekHey Friends,We’re truly thrilled to share this conversation with you all! We sat down with the living legend Scott Jurek! Our podcast was recorded as part of the planted expo weekend here in Vancouver, and prior to recording Scott had led an ultra fun run, posed for pics, chatted with fans, and delivered a keynote speech as part of the expo, and like a true endurance athlete, went the distance with us in this conversation.We covered his journey into running, some of his favourite and memorable moments on the run, ch...2022-08-091h 55
A Little More GoodPractical Climate Action for the Family With Zach & Dean"Captain Planet, He's our hero, gonna take pollution down to zero!" If you're a child of the 80s you may remember the cartoon CAPTAIN PLANET! It was a show aimed at getting kids excited about tackling pollution and protecting the environment. But you don't need to be a super hero to make tackling climate change a reality. In today's episode we sit down to discuss some simple, practical and even fun ways we can take action, even small action, to help make a big impact on our environment. As parents of young kids, it is extremely...2022-08-021h 19
A Little More GoodRaising Plant Based Families with Dr. Pamela Fergusson RDHey friends,This week we sat down with Dr. Pamela Fergusson a registered dietitian with a PhD in nutrition, and over 15 years of experience with changing lives through better nutrition. She has worked as a lecturer in nutrition at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK and Ryerson University, Canada. Pamela also has worked as a Dietitian in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia for organizations such as Unicef and the World Food program. She has broad and diverse experience from working in research and teaching as well as public health and clinical practice.2022-07-261h 40
A Little More GoodA Live Podcast with Seaspiracy director Ali TabriziHey Friends,We are very excited to bring you today's episode. We were able to sit down with the director of the incredible Netflix documentary Seaspiracy, Ali Tabrizi. This podcast was not only amazing because of all the knowledge Ali brings to the table, but it was also recorded live with an audience as part of the Planted Expo weekend. We were thrilled to cap off an incredible weekend with this intimate dinner and conversation held at Vancouver's Nightshade restaurant.If you have yet to see it, Seaspiracy was the breakout movie of 2021...2022-07-191h 22
A Little More GoodLessons from Integrated Healer Dr. Eric PosenHey Friends,We are very excited to share today's episode. This conversation was equal parts enlightening and inspiring, and was also loads of fun. We caught up with the one and only Dr. Eric Posen of the Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre here in Vancouver where he has been practicing for the last 35 years. Eric has a gentle, compassionate, and holistic approach to his practice and brought that same energy to our conversation today. Eric has a unique approach to helping people become well, recognizing that everyone who sets foot in his office is on a journey...2022-07-122h 16
A Little More GoodDesigning a Life of Resilience with Sean Carter & Judy BrooksHey Friends,Happy Tuesday! We're back with another episode of ALMG! Today we are joined by two guests, the always radiant Judy Brooks and her invitee Sean Carter in the third of our conversations with Judy and her guest of choice. We love this format because we get to sit down with amazing humans who are connected through Judy, her immersion experiences and her knowing our love for meaningful and inspiring conversation.And today's conversation did not disappoint. Sean Carter is first and foremost an incredible human being who has a calm, cool...2022-07-052h 05
A Little More Good"The Proof is in the Plants" with Simon Hill Hey friends,We are stoked on today's episode! We caught up with one of the modern leaders of the plant based movement, Simon Hill is the host and founder of the hugely popular The Proof podcast and blog of the same name, and a nutritionist and qualified physiotherapist. On top of his formal education, Simon spends hours and hours deciphering scientific studies so he can break down how to fuel your body to promote longevity and reduce the chance of developing disease while simultaneously achieving whatever health and fitness goals you may have. He is the pl...2022-06-282h 23
A Little More GoodOptimize Your Body with Andrew SabarreHey Friends,How do you optimize your body? What does it mean to future proof yourself? How can you create movement for longevity? These are questions we are always exploring, be it supplements, nutrition, performance and recovery. And today's guest is the perfect person to bounce these questions off of. Andrew Sabarre is the Chief Clinical Officer at Myodetox, a leading physiotherapy clinic with spaces in Vancouver, Toronto and Los Angeles.Andrew is an extremely accomplished physiotherapist, an entrepreneur, an outside the box thinker, and all around cool guy. We had a blast...2022-06-211h 30
A Little More GoodWhen to Disobey The Law - with Animal Rights Activist Amy SorannoHey FriendsGet ready for an eye opening, and thought provoking episode on the nature of Animal Rights Activism, civil disobedience, and breaking unjust laws to shed light on a system rife with injustice. We were thrilled to sit down with Amy Soranno, Amy is an advocate for collective liberation through strategic activism. Challenging animal agriculture and the systems that exploit animals, humans and the planet.She is perhaps best known as being one of the Excelsior4. Amy along with Nick Schafer, Roy Sasano and Geoff Regier have been charged with exposing criminal a...2022-06-141h 51
A Little More GoodHow Healthy Habits Can Change Your Life with Mandy GillHey Friends,Are you ready to build some healthy habits? Are you tired of searching for the "quick fix", knowing what is really required for lasting change is a commitment to yourself, and to daily decisions that over time add up to big results? OR are you simply looking to build a better version of yourself? If so, this episode is for you. We were thrilled to sit down with Mandy Gill, Mandy is an high performance Athlete, entrepreneur, and media personality, she is also a major champion of everything health related. After overcoming anorexia in...2022-06-072h 08
A Little More GoodThe Environmentalist’s Dilemma with Arno KopeckyHey Friends,When it comes to talking about the climate crisis, there is often not a lot of hope, but award winning author Arno Kopecky sheds some light on the promise amidst the peril of it all. Arno is an environmental journalist and author whose work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, The Walrus, the Literary Review of Canada, Reader’s Digest, and others. He has authored three books, "The Devil's Curve: A Journey into Power and Profit at the Amazon's Edge" as well as the harrowing tale inspired by his travels up the BC coast "...2022-05-312h 01
A Little More GoodMentorship, Motherhood & Transformation with Devon and Judy BrooksHey Friends,Today's episode is a great one. We were joined by the always insightful Judy Brooks, and her wonderful daughter Devon. Judy wanted to bring Devon on the pod to talk all things business, relationships, motherhood and parenting, and so much more. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, from Zach and Devon's history at high school dances, to Devon's love for mountain biking, social media usage, and everything in between.Devon is the Founder of Sphere, which is a one of kind online coaching platform that meets people where...2022-05-242h 31
A Little More GoodLessons from a Year of A Little More GoodAlright friendsWe've got a fun one lined up today! We've crossed the ONE YEAR mark of ALMG episodes! We were joined for this conversation by our dear friend May Globus of The Craft Podcast who graciously and thoughtfully helped us do a 'year in review'. It was really fun to reflect back on all the wisdom we have gained over the course of the last year, and we are incredibly grateful for all the conversations we have been able to share.We would like to take a moment to say a huge...2022-05-171h 58
A Little More GoodThe Wisdom of Your Body with Hillary McBrideHey Friends,We are really excited to share this week's episode. We caught up with the one and only Hillary McBride, for a conversation centred on embodiment. Hilary is a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. She loves to help see people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships. She is passionate about the well-being of all people, and wants to make psychology and academic research accessible to a wide variety of people. This is the foundation of the conversation we had with her, on embodiment.Hillary is a...2022-05-1059 min
A Little More GoodGood For Your Gut with Desiree NielsenHey Friends,We're soo excited for today's episode! Desiree Nielsen is BACK on the pod and we were talking all things Gut Health! Desiree has authored a new cookbook called "Good for your gut" that is hot of the press! We caught up with her for a conversation where we dug into all the gut health goodness. In true Desiree fashion, she is delivering a tonne of amazing information in great detail, in a way that is easily digestible. In this episode we talk about the importance and role fibre plays in the gut, we cover...2022-05-032h 14
A Little More GoodZoë Pawlak - the student, the teacher, the seeker.Hey Friends, We're back this week with another great guest! Zoë Pawlak, is an artist, business woman, mom, athlete, seeker, learner and teacher all rolled into one dynamic package. It was so much fun to spend some time chatting with her and learning from her story, her approach to life, and the wisdom she holds. Some of the highlights of this conversation are hearing about her story as a young girl who took risks, and embarked on some pretty big adventures, re-discovering sport later in life, the artistic process, sobriety, cold plunges, resilience, compassion and se...2022-04-271h 47
A Little More GoodZoë Pawlak - the student, the teacher, the seeker.Hey Friends, We're back this week with another great guest! Zoë Pawlak, is an artist, business woman, mom, athlete, seeker, learner and teacher all rolled into one dynamic package. It was so much fun to spend some time chatting with her and learning from her story, her approach to life, and the wisdom she holds. Some of the highlights of this conversation are hearing about her story as a young girl who took risks, and embarked on some pretty big adventures, re-discovering sport later in life, the artistic process, sobriety, cold plunges, resilience, compassion and se...2022-04-271h 48
A Little More GoodZoë Pawlak - the student, the teacher, the seeker.Hey Friends, We're back this week with another great guest! Zoë Pawlak, is an artist, business woman, mom, athlete, seeker, learner and teacher all rolled into one dynamic package. It was so much fun to spend some time chatting with her and learning from her story, her approach to life, and the wisdom she holds. Some of the highlights of this conversation are hearing about her story as a young girl who took risks, and embarked on some pretty big adventures, re-discovering sport later in life, the artistic process, sobriety, cold plunges, resilience, compassion and self r...2022-04-261h 48
A Little More GoodA Journey in Culture, Community and Running with Adam VoidoidAlright friends,this week we caught up with Adam Voidoid, we chatted all things running, culture, his upbringing and creating community. For those of you who don't know Adam, he is the head of content for Satisfy Running, and the Editor-in-Chief for Possessed Magazine, he is an impressive runner, and is all around a very rad human.We were excited to chat with him about his journey into running, which is a little unconventional, and how he discovered a love for running which eventually led him to take a part time customer service...2022-04-191h 45
A Little More GoodJournalistic Integrity, Ableism & Resilience with Tamara TaggartHey Friends,Today on the pod we've got the one and only Tamara Taggart. As a born and raised Vancouver Girl, Tamara has a local focus which has connected her to many people in the community, as a supporter, advocate and organizer. Tamara also had a very successful career in broadcasting and as such is a familiar face to many of us here in Vancouver. In addition to her broadcasting and television credentials Tamara is well known for her more than two decades of work in the community as an activist, a community organizer, and former...2022-04-122h 09
A Little More GoodTaking Pause and Pursuing Purpose with Judy brooks and Warren SchindlerHey Friends,We're back again with our good friend Judy Brooks, only this time Judy brought a friend along! We are thrilled to introduce Warren Schindler. Warren is the founder of Legacy Showroom, which is one of the Country's top fashion showrooms in Canada. Like most of us, Warren is so much more than his career, although he takes great pride in what he does, Warren is someone who thinks deeply, and does the work of self-reflection, and rolls his sleeves up to get to the work of pursuing his purpose, and stepping out in growth.2022-04-052h 12
A Little More GoodDecolonizing Practices and Self Actualization with Ta7talíya Michelle NahaneeAlright friends, Today's episode is not only a great conversation. It is an important one. We had the privilege of sitting down with Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee. Ta7talíya is the founder and CEO of Decolonize Everything, a workshop based teaching tool that was developed to help people transform colonial narratives and create an awareness of the harm those narratives have been and are doing. Ta7talíya is a decolonial creative & strategist catalyzing social change to transform colonial narratives & impacts. She works within the intersection of class, culture and c...2022-03-291h 50
A Little More GoodInto the Wild - A Life of Adventure with Pro-Cyclist Svein TuftHey Friends,Remember the feeling of ultimate freedom you got as a kid on a bike? Remember how it felt like somehow the whole world opened up to you, your two wheels, and the desire to keep on exploring? Today's guest never lost that desire, and in fact, his desire for freedom on two wheels took him on some EPIC adventures, and led to him riding in some of the world's most notable cycling races.Svein Tuft former pro cyclist, with major accomplishments in the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, where he...2022-03-222h 05
A Little More GoodGoal Setting and Manifestation with Katie RuddellHere's a question...What do you want to be known for in 20 years? What legacy do you want to begin building today? How can intentionally imagining your life in 20 years help you in the immediate decisions that are in front of you today?Today we're chatting with radiant Katie Ruddell of Kokomo. In addition to being the founder and owner of Kokomo, Katie is also an entrepreneur, brand strategist, business guide and goal coach. And we sat down with her to chat about goals, goal setting, and the mindset of manifestation.2022-03-152h 01
A Little More GoodMicrodosing, Mushrooms and Human Potential with Dane Stevens of Optimi HealthHey Friends,Today on the pod we are chatting with Dane Stevens of Optimi Health. Dane is a rad human, with many cool things on the go, from sourcing ethical diamonds from around the world for his Jewellery business, to spreading the good word about the power and potential of functional mushrooms as the Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Optimi Health. Dane shares about the journey he took to get into the business of mushrooms, and some of what Optimi is up to as they are seeking to create opportunities for people to achieve physical, spiritual...2022-03-081h 43
A Little More GoodHolistic Living and Mindful Movement with Ryan WillmsHello friends, Can movement be stillness? Can physical motion settle our minds? Can we use breath, movement, and mindfulness as one to connect to ourselves and the world we often miss that is right in front of us? Our Guest today is Ryan Willms and he is a steward of mindfulness and stillness through motion in our modern times. Ryan is the host of his own podcast "Into the Well" where he hosts guests, and riffs on solo pods about his own journey of self-actualization of spiritual and physical evolution of the human experience.2022-03-012h 09
A Little More GoodPeace, Plants and Timeless Wisdom with Rich RollThey say 'don't meet your heroes' because in doing so, we are so often disappointed by the fact that people we admire and look up to are simply just fellow human beings. However, when one of your heroes is someone who embraces their humanity in its fullest, the advice to not meet them is mis-guided. We had the pleasure not only to meet one of heroes, but to sit down and share a conversation with him, which certainly did not disappoint.Rich Roll has been a source of inspiration for us for a long time. From...2022-02-222h 07
A Little More GoodNormalizing Sober Culture with Fiona HepherHello FriendsPour yourself a drink and get ready for this episode... Did you assume we meant alcohol? Why is "grabbing a drink" or "going for drinks" synonymous with alcohol. Why does our culture normalize and even celebrate drinking culture when we know the effects can be negative if not devastating for many individuals?In today's episode we chatted with our pal Fiona Hepher from Sansorium all about alcohol, drinking, and drinking culture. Along with her mother and sister Fiona pioneered Sansorium a brand dedicated to maintaining the social, celebratory, and communal desire...2022-02-151h 39
A Little More GoodContemplations for Personal Evolution with Judy BrooksHappy Tuesday friends,Have you ever been so caught up in the stuff of life that you have failed to stop, look around, and take stock, or evaluate how things are going? When was the last time you paused to consider where you are at, or to simply ponder the depth and beauty of some poetry and ask, what might this teach me about my life right now.Today we sat down with a legendary human, the luminous Judy Brooks to talk about all things personal growth and evolution. Judy is a person...2022-02-082h 10
A Little More GoodThe Polarizing Pandemic & Returning to Compassion with Maia WiklerHey Friends,We're dropping a bonus episode this week. Like many of you here in Canada, we have been watching the protest movement dubbed the "freedom convoy" which is an anti-Covid-mandate movement with a variety of threads tied into it, officially or otherwise. Our pal, and ALMG alum Maia Wikler was keen to jump into a conversation that was equal parts us trying to make sense of what we're seeing, and recognizing the need for nuanced conversation that holds the perspective of someone else we may not agree with, while not 'othering' them....2022-02-041h 04
A Little More GoodFutureproof Your Life - Web3 and NFT's with Nick LoHave you ever wondered what an NFT is? Do you have a digital wallet? Are you surfing on open sea? Do you accept BitCoin? Does "Web 3" sound more like a Spiderman spinoff sequel than a digital realm were moving into? Have you entered the metaverse? Do you feel like you're playing catchup, rather than future proofing yourself? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions then this episode is for you!We sat down with our pal Nick Lo to chat about all things metaverse, crypto, NFT's and beyond. Nick is an amazing human with...2022-02-012h 45
A Little More GoodHuman Evolution and Psychedelics with Steve RioWhat is the next frontier of human evolution?How can we get there? What are the gateways?How can we experience our fullness, the divine, our connection to each other and the beyond?These are some of the questions many of us have, and these are some of the questions we dive into on this week's pod with our stellar guest, Steve Rio!Steve is an amazing human, who has had some epic journeys, and accomplishments in his life, all of which has culminated in his most recent work...2022-01-252h 37
A Little More GoodLeading with Curiosity with Scott HawthornAlright Friends,Happy Tuesday! Today we are very excited to share our episode with Scott Hawthorn of Native Shoes. Our conversation covers many topics, from Scott's life and career, to his new role of being a father. Scott is someone who lives in possibility, sees the potential in every situation, and leads with openness and curiosity.If you're interested in living life with that same openness, curiosity, and a desire to get the most of your days, dial into this episode. Through our conversation we touched on the fact that we all have...2022-01-182h 13
A Little More GoodExploring faith and spirituality with the plant based pastor, Stevan MirkovichHey friends,Today's pod guest is the one and only Stevan Mirkovich! Co-owner and Chief Relational Officer at Planted Expo, a trade show, platform, and network to connect Canadians to our local vegan and plant-based businesses offering new, innovative, and inspiring products, services, and practices. These people, companies, and organizations are the ones contributing to the movement to make our world more connected, compassionate, healthy, and sustainable for all.We were very grateful to connect with Stevan and the Planted crew, to be a part of the Expo here in Vancouver. It was...2022-01-112h 13
A Little More GoodHow not to be "Insensitive" - Animal Activism with Jann ArdenHappy Tuesday friends, we are very excited for today's episode. We had the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Jann Arden!Jann is well known for her work as an award winning singer-songwriter, as the star of her own TV show, as an author, and increasingly Jann is becoming known for her work advocating for animal rights. We jumped right in with Jann, and her passion for animal activism immediately shone through. Jann opens up about her personal journey into veganism and plant based living, and highlights how she was aligned with these values...2022-01-041h 09
A Little More GoodWhat's Good - Wrapping up 2021 with Zach & DeanHey Friends,We made it to the end of 2021. At times it was glorious, at times it was challenging, and some moments felt like they were almost too much. But here we are, staring into the possibility of a new Year, poised on the precipice of all that might be... But before we go headlong into the road ahead, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year that was, 2021.This episode is a jam sesh between Zach and Dean, as they look back over the year at share some of...2021-12-281h 08
A Little More GoodTaking Climate Action with Grace NosekAlright friends, this week we have an incredible guest. Grace Nosek joins us to talk about her life and work as a climate activist. Although, she isn't just talk, Grace is an action oriented individual who shows up big time for the planet, and her community. As a Scholar, storyteller, and climate justice advocate Grace has already accomplished a lot, and is really just getting started. She is the founder and director of the Climate Hub at UBC. She has also conducted a great deal of research exposing how members of the fossil fuel industry and their...2021-12-211h 51
A Little More GoodPunk, Plants, and Building a Restaurant with Shira BlusteinHey! Ho! Let's Go!Today we've got Shira Blustein on the pod. She's the owner of the Acorn, an award winning restaurant where plants are celebrated. Shira has also just released a cookbook that is visually stunning, and is jam packed with amazing meals that are accessible to make in your own kitchen. The Book is named after her cozy Vancouver Restaurant, and like all things Acorn is a collaboration between Shira and chef Brian Luptak. "Acorn, Vegetables Re-Imagined" is a great resource to get more plants in your diet and is also a seasonal guide...2021-12-141h 25
A Little More GoodFood, Friendship and NFT's with Maurice Li and Guest Host Jackie Kai Ellis Alright friends, today we're doing something different, ALMG Alum Jackie Kai Ellis is back, but not as a guest, as a host! She is such a natural conversationalist, and we always knew we wanted her back to do a takeover, and here it is! Of course, we couldn't resist joining her for this conversation, as she brought an AMAZING guest with her, Maurice Li.Maurice is a very rad human, who is up to a lot of cool stuff. His journey started in venture capitalism, and wound its way through various iterations before he co-founded Stay...2021-12-072h 14
A Little More GoodClimate justice and the power of story telling with Maia WiklerHello friends,Today’s episode is a story. It is the story of a Girl from Philadelphia who came for a visit to Vancouver and discovered that this is where she needed to be. Maia Wikler has made the west coast her home, and climate justice her purpose. She is a woman of many talents and pursuits, she is a PhD student, writer, film maker, climate advocate and activist, and storyteller. We were very stoked to have this conversation as Maia came through to record just before she set off to Scotland for the COP 26 UN Cl...2021-11-301h 38
A Little More GoodBuilding a solution based business with Becky Brauer of Fresh PrepHey Friends we hope this podcast lands in your ears on a good day! However, if your day is not quite the frequency you were hoping for, this episode is sure to get you smiling! We're joined today by the luminous Becky Brauer of Fresh Prep! Not only is Becky a source of joy, she is an inspiring, solutions based individual who dared to risk and is someone who followed opportunities and her intuition to co-create an amazing company!While this conversation is in many ways the story of Fresh Prep, it is really a story...2021-11-231h 06
A Little More GoodIntuitive healing, self acceptance, food and breath with Kate HorsmanThis week we're joined by Kate Horsman, a Vancouver based Integrative Practitioner who merges education with her work as a Counsellor, Nutritionist, Mindfulness leader and now a Breathwork Facilitator & Integrative Healer. Our conversation touches on many parts of her practice and her own journey of healing. The dynamic life she has led has in many ways informed her practice and work with her clients, and it certainly shone through in our conversation.Kate is an intuitive, thoughtful, and curious person which naturally leads to excellent conversation. Some of the highlights of this episode include, dance and...2021-11-161h 56
A Little More GoodFrom Chef to Meditation - Juno Kim on releasing trauma through embodiment and compassionHey friends,Today's episode features the wonderful Juno Kim. From the moment he showed up to record, we knew it was going to be a special episode. Not only is Juno is a man of many talents, passions, and abilities, he brings a unique and noticeable energy with him. Before we even hit record, the connections were strong, and Juno led us through a powerful grounding meditation.While our conversation touches on many aspects of his life, and his array of experiences and abilities, we go deep on his work as a facilitator...2021-11-092h 31
A Little More GoodBreaking Toxic Masculinity and Anti-Racism with Jian PablicoHey Friends, today on the pod we're chatting with a local legend, Jian Pablico.To know Jian is to love him, he is a one of a kind human with an amazing heart, passion for life, movement, and setting future generations up to be change makers! So much of Ji's desire to support people and make the world a better place stems from his own journey, as a kid born in the Philippines, who moved to Canada, and began navigating that pivotal phase from adolescence into adulthood and confronting questions of masculinity, leadership, family, and simply...2021-11-022h 33
A Little More GoodEasy Animal Free - Cooking for the Family with Anna PippusHey Friends,We're very excited to drop this episode today, Anna Pippus, or 'Easy Animal Free' as she's know on instagram! Beyond dropping this podcast today, we are thrilled to share that her new book comes out today as well! Be sure to check out her website to grab a copy of "The Vegan Family Cookbook"! In this episode we cover a lot of ground, from Anna's origins, her journey into plant based eating, her advocacy for the planet and all it's inhabitants, the spirituality of veganism, and of course cooking for the...2021-10-262h 25
A Little More GoodA Journey Into the Mycelium Kingdom - Mushroom 101 with Steph DacreAlright friends, on today’s episode we journey deep into the mycelium kingdom, with the Queen of mushrooms Steph Dacre!This episode covers a lot of different angles on how mushrooms can be used to support health, pursue wellness, and how even the mushrooms deemed "magic" have healing properties and are being used to combat depression and anxiety.This episode covers Steph's journey from track runner to mushroom forager, and how once she began exploring the world of mushrooms she was all in. She offers a great "mushroom 101" covering some of the common fungi we...2021-10-192h 21
A Little More GoodInner Irie - High Grade Healing with Akeem PierreAlright everyone, get ready to feel gratitude, abundance, happiness, and whole lot of love love love love love! Today we have the one and only Akeem Pierre on the pod. Akeem is the founder of Rich Sol Foods, purveyors of an eclectic array of health and wellness foods, tinctures, along with an abundance of knowledge on these effective ancestral products from the African diaspora.Beyond being the man behind Rich Sol Foods, Akeem is a total light of positive energy, and genuine joy. This conversation covers some of his origin story, as we learn how his...2021-10-122h 19
A Little More GoodHealing Through Sound with May GlobusHey Friends,We are thrilled to share this week's episode. We were joined by the one and only May Globus of @wearethecraft podcast and @otohealing. May is a conversationalist, a story-teller, wisdom keeper and all around rad human. While she is normally the one in the host chair. We flipped the script, and asked her the questions this time. Questions around her origin story, her unique upbringing, her professional career, creative pursuits and her journey into sound therapy.This one goes deep in some cool directions and we hope you enjoy May's kind...2021-10-052h 30
A Little More GoodThe Stoic Runner, Sean HamiltonThis week we're chatting with our pal Sean Hamilton. Sean is a runner, a really good, and rather cool runner at that. While he not only brings style to the miles, he brings a great deal of depth, wisdom, stoic philosophy and a desire to genuinely connect with what's good in the world. Our conversation covers many of the aspects of Sean's life that make him an interesting character, and all around rad human.We jam on the idea of "Dark Starts", which is a group of friends who wake up early to go running, but...2021-09-282h 40
A Little More GoodConfronting Climate Change with HopeHey Friends,This week Zach and Dean sat down to talk about climate change. Their conversation was sparked by the recent publication by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which states, among many things that the climate of our planet is changing, and that we have reached a irreversible warming that will occur over the next 30 years.The IPCC release, along with a fascinating episode about Laundry heard on Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History podcast, as well as the devastating heat waves and out of control wildfires that burned through the summer of 2021...2021-09-211h 52
A Little More GoodThe Power of a Name with Dallah from SuperbabaOK friends,We're trying something new this week. Every once in a while on ALMG we're going to bring you a one-off short story, because who doesn't love a good story? The aim of these more abbreviated pods is to share or highlight one story we found particularly interesting, inspiring, or moving. Today's episode is the first foray into this format.We sat down with Abdallah El Chami, aka Dallah of Superbaba, a well known and loved food truck turned brick and mortar restaurant offering some of the best modern middle-eastern food in...2021-09-1439 min
A Little More Good10 Years of the Juice Truck - building a business through community and collaborationHey Friends,This week's pod is pretty special, you might say it's been 10 years in the making. I sat down with Zach and Ryan, co-owners and founders of the Juice Truck to reflect on TEN YEARS of being in business. This conversation is not only a celebration of this great milestone, but Zach and Ryan share some of their best, and most challenging moments from the last decade, they reflect on the many connections, collaborations, and events they curated, as well as some of their a-typical recipes for success.Beyond a love of...2021-09-071h 32
A Little More GoodMyth Busting and Plant-Based 101 with Dr. Matthew NagraHey Friends,We're super excited about today's episode! This is a plant based knowledge bomb, we are thrilled to be joined today by Dr. Matthew Nagra.Dr. Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor and is a passionate advocate for the power of evidence-based nutrition as medicine. After struggling with various health issues throughout his childhood, he turned to a plant-based diet, which improved several of his health concerns. Since then he's been spending the majority of his free time researching the topic. Now through social media, public speaking, his volunteer work with Nutritionfacts.org, a...2021-08-311h 44
A Little More Good400 miles of exploration with Poet Runner Austen BietenbeckHey Friends, today on the pod we have our pal Austen Bietenbeck. We first discovered Austen through Instagram, as he was promoting his short film "Passages; 400 Miles of Exploration", a film he made to document his epic run along the Kettle Valley Trail stretching from Hope BC to Castlegar. The journey was 400 miles, approximately 650 km, and took him 110 hours and 32 minutes to complete. This epic adventure was far more than just a physical feat, but was one of mental and even spiritual significance. Over the course of the run he battles the elements, his own discomfort, a close encounter...2021-08-251h 56
A Little More Good400 miles of exploration with Poet Runner Austen BietenbeckHey Friends, today on the pod we have our pal Austen Bietenbeck. We first discovered Austen through instagram, as he was promoting his short film "Passages; 400 Miles of Exploration" a film he made to document his epic run along the Kettle Valley Trail stretching from Hope BC to Castlegar. The journey was 400 miles, approximately 650 km, and took him 110 hours and 32 minutes to complete. This epic adventure was far more that just a physical feat, but was one of mental and even spiritual significance. Over the course of the run he battles the elements, his own discomfort, a close encounter...2021-08-241h 30
A Little More GoodDecolonizing Wellness with Ayurvedic Alchemist Navi GillAlright friends, today we have Navi Gill on the pod. Navi is a holistic wellness educator who uses her ancestral knowledge of Yoga, Ayurveda and meditation to bring new light into the lives of her clients and her community. Not only does she bring light, she sheds light on how the wellness industry, although well intentioned, may be contributing to colonialism and therefore causing harm. A lot of our conversation focuses on the often unseen underbelly of an industry dedicated to making people well. Navi pulls back the curtain and asks, who is this wellness for? Who is missing...2021-08-171h 55
A Little More GoodCreating your Dream Job, Community and Cycling Around the World with Tim LeeTim Lee has created something very special. He is the founder of the Sanctuary Cafe in Steveston, BC.A born and raised resident of Richmond, Tim is an avid runner and cyclist, he has run the Boston Marathon and has climbed iconic mountains in the Alps and the Dolomites on two wheels. He understands the important balance between exercise, good coffee and good community. He leads with his mantra for movement “civil cycling and civil running.” The philosophy of doing things for joy and adventure. Performance and results don’t always come first. Most im...2021-08-101h 27
A Little More GoodYoga, Breathwork, & Self Discovery with Ally Maz'Who were you before the world told you who to be?" - Ally Maz Alex Mazerolle (aka Ally Maz) invites us to ponder our true self. The self we may have buried beneath the weight of fitting in, or conforming, into a lesser version of ourselves. Her work is to help each of us rediscover ourselves in new and powerful ways, through movement, breathwork, and honest reflection in safe circles. We are very excited to share this episode with our dear friend Ally! She is a writer, her book "Girlvana" just dr...2021-08-031h 45
A Little More GoodRunning and Self-Love with Filsan AbdiamanHey friends, today we sat down with the ever graceful Filsan Abdiaman! Filsan describes herself as a Kenyan, Somali, Canadian Muslim Black woman, and we would add an all around an amazing human! Filsan is a powerful runner, community builder, advocate for women and the BIPOC community, and an inspiration to us.In this Episode Filsan shares her journey with health and wellness; navigating the mind-body connection and diving into the "why" of running. Which leads to her sharing about her own struggles with an eating disorder, and how she learned to fall in love with...2021-07-271h 26
A Little More GoodStraight Talk From Two Gay Dads On Love, Surrogacy And ParenthoodHey friends! Today's conversation is with two of our favourite people, Matt Corker & Chad Clark. This is one you don't want to miss. Matt and Chad are a powerhouse couple. Individually they have incredible lives. From running an Ironman to riding Fondo's, from facilitating yoga teacher training retreats, to managing some of Vancouver's premiere eateries.During this conversation, we touch on many aspects of Matt and Chad's lives, from growing up gay to the experiences of Vancouver's dating scene. They talk about being very intentional with our relationships and Matt's "5 date rule". We also touch on...2021-07-201h 54
A Little More GoodConscious Cannabis Consumption with Emma AndrewsOn today's episode we sit down with Emma Andrews. Emma is a driven and passionate advocate for cannabis and its conscious consumption, she is a pioneer of bringing Cannabis into the wellness world, or as she says "making waves at the intersection of cannabis and natural health." This conversation is a Cannabis 101 - we ask Emma a ton of questions, from what are CBD and THC, and what they do for us to how, why and when to consume them.Emma also touches on Cannabis and athletics, motherhood and parenting. We also talk about the stigma...2021-07-131h 39
A Little More GoodZach & Dean's Favourite things: CORDYCEPSOccasionally Zach and Dean will sit down to chat about one of their favourite things, current obsessions, passions, or something that intrigued, stirred or provoked us. Most of the time these conversations are played out on our runs, and then we recreate them behind the mics...Today's "favourite things" episode is all about our Favourite athletic supplement - Cordyceps! If you haven't heard of this magic fungus, you MUST check this episode out! Whether you're a runner, cyclist, gym rat, or simply want to feel more awake, alert, and energized without the "caffeine...2021-07-0927 min
A Little More GoodA Conversation with Deaner The Rebel PastorAlright friends, we're flipping the script a bit this week, and Zach is jumping in the interviewer seat to do a deep dive on his co-host Dean Morris - aka Deaner.Dean wears many hats, father, Lululemon run ambassador, teacher, musician and pastor. And in this conversation Z&D follow a free flowing conversation that covers many aspects of Dean's life, and his work in the world beyond A Little More Good.If you are turned off by Christianity, or have had bad or painful experiences of Church this episode might be challenging...2021-07-061h 59
A Little More GoodExtreme Kindness & Leadership with Val LitwinHey friends, we are very excited to drop this episode! Today we have Val Litwin on the pod. Val is an inspiring person who co-founded Extreme Kindness, a social-enterprise aimed at creating a little more good in the world through random, yet intentional acts of kindness. Val also co-founded Blow Dry-Bar, which now has over 90 locations worldwide! He was also the Vice President of operations for Nurse Next Door, the CEO of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, as well as the CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. We sat down with Val to chat with him about his...2021-06-291h 27
A Little More GoodShowing Up and Letting Go- Life Lessons with Jackie Kai EllisIn today's episode Zach and Dean are joined by the marvellous Jackie Kai Ellis. Jackie is an author of a vulnerable and brilliantly powerful memoir titled "The measure of my powers; A memoir of food, misery, and Paris" Our conversation flows from running in Paris, chocolate chip cookies, her story of struggle, resilience, and following your dreams. You do not want to miss this conversation with Jackie. She is graceful, charming, and has a captivating depth to her that was a joy and pleasure to experience.We also talk about:The power...2021-06-222h 07
A Little More GoodAsha Wheeldon of Kula KitchenWhen we say Kula, we mean “eat”!Today's conversation is with the absolutely wonderful Asha Wheeldon, who is the founder of Kula Kitchen. Asha's Journey began in Kenya, where food and community were central pillars of life. She has brought those pillars, along with her culinary expertise into the heart of Kula kitchen. As a local Vancouver business Asha and her team at Kula make delicious healthy plant based, afro-centric food, and beyond that Asha lives out her value of community by being a community organizer that believes in helping elevate everyone around her! Th...2021-06-151h 32
A Little More GoodA Little More Plants with Desiree NielsenWe are very excited to bring you this episode of ALMG - For this conversation we sat down with registered dietitian, author of the best selling "Eat More Plants" cookbook, and gut health guru Desiree Nielsen. Desiree is a tremendous source of knowledge in all things plants, and we go down the rabbit hole on gut health, anti-inflammatory eating, fibre, and even talk fecal transplants! You're not going to want to miss this episode as it is rich with information, and you can sense Desiree's energy, passion, and charming personality through the conversation. This is one...2021-06-082h 06
A Little More GoodThe Juice Truck Origin Story with Zach Berman & Ryan SlaterThis is the inaugural episode of ‘A Little More Good’, at the time of recording we didn’t know exactly where we were going to land with the podcast, but we knew we were keen to get the mics rolling and begin sharing stories. Setting the groundwork for what has become the ALMG pod. In this episode, Dean sits down with Zach Berman and Ryan Slater, life long friends who founded the Juice Truck - a vegan food truck specializing in cold pressed juice, and smoothies. Currently the Juice Truck has 6 brick and mortar locations, a dynami...2021-06-011h 05
A Little More GoodA Little More Good TrailerHello friends, we are soo excited to share what we have been working on over the last few months, take a listen to our quick teaser to get excited about all the upcoming episodes! Our conversations range from the topics of nutrition and wellness, to athletics, spirituality and the pursuit of living robust and meaningful lives! We cannot wait for you to listen in, and create positive change in your life, and world! Peace, Zach & DeanVisit our Website or follow us on Instagram to learn a "little more" about us:) 2021-05-2502 min