"Drugs are bad." It’s a common notion that, if you grew up anything like myself, you’ve been told and taught from an early age. It’s a belief that is socialized into us through both societal expectations as well as education, but is it entirely true? In Canada,...
Although the current version of myself would hardly indicate such, I have always been one of those people who has discretely battled anxiety for most of my life. For years, it had a major say in the actions I took and held me back from my true potential in ways I...
https://soundcloud.com/themindfulsteward/the-myth-of-the-comfort-zone In this recent episode of The Mindful Steward Podcast, I analyze the comfort zone, what it is, and what is exactly is so comfortable about it? My conclusion is simple, the comfort zone is a myth,...
In a world that is constantly vying for our attention, that very thing has come to be our greatest resource. It's what advertisers want. It's what TV wants. It's what our employers want. It's what our friends, family, and partners want. While using this precious...
https://soundcloud.com/themindfulsteward/andrew-wyton-on-living-out-your-passion-how-to-think-freely-humanitarian-work-in-s-sudan Andrew Wyton is one of my best friends. I credit him with opening my eyes to a whole new way of looking at the world. A way in which I see...
Meditation is a hot topic. In recent years, this ancient practice has begun to re-enter the spotlight, and for good reason. The proven benefits continue to pile onto a growing list. Following modern science’s newfound understanding of what exactly it is that...
Jordan Candlish is a mindfulness ambassador, life success & fulfillment coach and honestly just a really interesting guy to have a conversation with. I met Jordan at Mindset Braingym, one of Canada's premier meditation studios where he works to teach corporations,...
Over the last three years, mindfulness and meditation have ranked in the top three most quickly growing search terms on Google. There are many reasons for this, but the obvious one is that this phenomenon is real. Even more real is the research-based evidence backing...
Dale Stephenson is a freethinker, an adventurer and a professional designer currently residing on the west coast of Canada in Vancouver. Ever since becoming great friends with both Dale and his brother Matt, I've always sensed a rare energy when spending time with...
Sirena Abalian is a rambunctious and high performing Bostonite turned Torontonian. She's a very recent graduate of environmental studies, is a personal trainer, a mindfulness and meditation leader and the host of her own podcast called Consciously Sassy (a title that...
In this episode of The Mindful Steward Podcast I had the chance to catch up with Quinn Welychka, a childhood friend of mine who grew up around the corner from me. About three years ago Quinn dove head first into self-boss life, launching his company bCLUTCH. bCLUTCH...
Contrary to its popular understanding, modern mindfulness is, in fact, a topic that dives much deeper than the simple act of meditation. It’s a holistic view of mental wellness, rooted in the physical health of mind & body, meaningful living, and becoming...
In this episode, I had the chance to sit down and chat with Michelle Pound, a meditation and mindfulness consultant, reiki practitioner, yoga instructor and health coach. Michelle works with companies to cultivate and maintain good mental health and thriving work...
Ross is an incredibly insightful person to chat with when it comes to all things wellness. In this episode, Ross and I had the chance to discuss the story of how his interest in this realm of health was first sparked, his views on meditation and mindfulness, as well...
I met Adam about a year ago when giving him a ride up to a video shoot in northern Ontario. As a really young guy at the time, I was really surprised by his maturity and rational awareness when discussing all things pop culture, personal development and creative...
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