Biomimicry is the conscious emulation of nature's genius. Nature is the master designer of all living beings on earth, and our creation capacity as humans is a mere fraction of nature's. Oddly enough, we see ourselves as the superior all-knowing species and label unknown nature as wild. At Biomimicry Frontiers, we are creating solutions to integrate back into nature's harmony by tapping into her genius.
Read MoreOn episode 44 I dive back into the dream space with our guide, Cordell Jacks. It’s part two of our discussion, following up after I took his 6-week course, Ceremonial Dreaming. In our conversation we talk about how and why its related to plant medicine work, why we need to bring a lightness to all of our inner work, why do we resist simple practices that we know will help ups and what is potential beyond the five senses in the dream realm. Cordell sheds light on how we can interpret our dreams and how these practices can help us grow in each day but maximizing the opportunity of life.
Read MoreOur series Creatives In Nature continues with Portland-based strategy director, Jake Szymanski. A cycling enthusiast, Rapha ambassador, photographer and collaborator with non-profit Leave it On the Road. Jake shares his insight into cycling of all types, some of his favorite gear and his favorite projects.
Read MoreA Holistic Journey of Conscious Transformation, Endurance and Becoming. Follow the 10-month journey to racing an Ironman 70.3 on December 5th, 2021. Ryan Willms leads this mindful experience into creating conscious habits, identity transformation and endurance with purpose, and the aim to explore who we really are, what are we capable of and how can we be our best Self in connection to community, nature and our hearts.
Read MoreThe latest edition of the briefing features a conversation with James Clear on The Daily Stoic podcast, a Specialized film with recent podcast guest Leon Cerrone, a practical guide to working with your inner child, Reigning Champ’s new running tights and a Vitamin D spray by The Nue Co.
Read MoreIn episode 42 I speak with James Sebastiano; a multi-faceted marketing expert, conscious entrepreneur and protagonist of the documentary, Chasing the Present. After watching the film, I was inspired to reach out to James to speak as it was a beautiful, deeply insightful and potent story featuring Gary Weber, Russell Brand, Graham Hancock, Sri Prem Baba, Alex Grey and several more. Our conversation dives into suffering, attachment to false identity, working with plant medicines, the process of making Chasing the Present and the mirror of our families. James is really open and shares a beautiful story both in the episode, but also in the the film itself. At the core, part of the process is beginning to truly ask ourselves, "Who am I?" and feeling what comes up from this, and how it can lead to liberation and connection.
Read MoreOur series Creatives In Nature continues with another Canadian-based professional. Living in Vancouver, working at the foothills of some of the most robust nature in the world in North Van, Taka Hasuga is a creative director at Arc’teryx. Taka shares some of his favorite camping gear, places to hike and dreams of Haida Gwaii.
Read MoreOn episode 41 I speak with Dr. Jim Hard who has spent 40 years exploring neurofeedback, meditation and mystical experiences. He founded Biocybernaut which is an incredible institute that specializes in week-long intensive Alpha and Theta brainwave trainings that achieve 20-40 years of meditation in 7 days. Having taught the likes of Vishen Lakhiani, Tony Robbins and Michael Beckwith, I got to speak with Dr. Hardt after my own week of Alpha 1 training in Sedona.
The new edition of the briefing features a conversation with Dr. Dan Plews on the Whoop podcast about HRV training, a breakdown on how to set goals based on Steven Kotler’s research, Arc’teryx new Outer Peace initiative, a breakdown on why mitochondria is so important, and Nike Trained podcast with Headspace founder, Andy Puddicombe.
Read MoreWith a month to go until his race, Johan Rundcrantz shares a glimpse into the history of Cross-Country skiing in Sweden and his approach to an upcoming endurance endeavor. Vasaloppet is a 90km race between Sälen and Mora, inspired by the footsteps of Gustav Vasa from 1521 and now Johan will face the same journey in less than 30 days.
Read MoreOur series Creatives In Nature continues with Bristol-raised and London-trained sportswear designer Rob Boyd; currently working for Soar Running, Rob also has a vast archive of running and sportswear pieces that provide plenty of source material and inspiration through his Instagram.
Read MoreThe latest edition of the briefing features a conversation with Aubrey Marcus and Peter Crone, the Landa Conservatory, Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness on sustainable habit change for endurance sport, Index magazine’s interview with Ryan Willms and Kiss the Ground’s Soil Advocate Training.
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