The Endangered Ecosystems Alliance (EEA) is a non-profit conservation organization founded in September of 2018 by Canadian conservationist Ken Wu, working for the science-based protection of all native ecosystems and to support ecosystem literacy. For over 30 years, Ken has been working to protect nature in Canada. Today, he is one of the country’s most experienced working conservationists and currently serves as the Executive Director and Founder of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance, a nation...
Mar 03, 2022•48 min
Today we talk about ADHD and Dyslexia as super powers with our guest and founder of Your Parenting Partner and the host of a popular podcast for busy moms, called Parenting In The Thick Of It. Please welcome Louise Clarke to IMPACT. If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe. This episode is sponsored by Hollyhock: dedicated to helping create a better future via education and personal sharing. www.hollyhock.ca and check out GIFTADD.com a movement my dad and I have created to ...
Feb 24, 2022•51 min
Since co-founding the Ocean Legacy in 2013, Our guest has organized more then 30 extensive beach cleanup expeditions in 4 countries and has engaged hundreds of thousands of people in direct-action cleanups, education, and recycling initiatives - Please welcome Chloe Dubois. Chloe is the President and founding member of the Ocean Legacy Foundation, an integrative program which aims to create pragmatic solutions which stimulate resource circularity and the plastic circular economy. This is achieve...
Feb 03, 2022•49 min
She states "The current world paradigm is dominated by fear, uncertainty and doubt which has humanity locked in a vicious cycle. WE NEED TO BREAK THIS CYCLE! Now, more than ever, we have to consciously and collectively create a world we want to see. "If you think the grass is greener somewhere else, it may be time to water your lawn.” Please welcome: Gina Mollicone-Long. *************************** Gina Mollicone-Long helps people get what they want. She is an international best-selling author, ...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Our guest today is the Medical director of Sacramento’s Emergency Medical Services Agency with decades of disaster response experience around the globe which has given him first hand experience in the health effects of climate change - please welcome Hernando Garzon - MD. His response to multiple climate related disasters has given him firsthand experience in the health effects of climate change. If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT Podcast. This Episode spons...
Jan 20, 2022•36 min
Clare Dubois is the founder and CEO of TreeSisters.org , a global women's movement spanning multiple countries, that has collectively funded the planting of over 20 million trees. TreeSisters is a social change movement and a tropical reforestation organization working towards normalizing cultural reciprocity with nature. The aim of both Clare and TreeSisters is to make it as normal to give back to nature as it currently is to take nature for granted while supporting humanity in its transition f...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min
We are so honored to have this guest on for a second time to start our 2nd season of IMPACT . He is a keeper of Ancient Andean Wisdom, Co-Founder of Children of the Seven Rays and is a world renowned spiritual teacher and guide best known for his heart-centered and humble approach to healing and spirituality. Please welcome our good friend Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta. If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe. Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta is a Traditional Curandero (Healer) from Cusco, P...
Jan 06, 2022•46 min
Our guest today is currently the Board Chair for Protect Our Winters Canada - an environmental group focused on fighting climate change. He is consistently listed by media outlets as one of the most influential skiers of all time. Mike founded Switchback Entertainment - a video production company specializing in outdoor adventure films and commercials and today we are here to talk about his newest film Sam and me - Lessons from a Life on Snow - Please welcome to IMPACT Mike Douglas! If you like ...
Dec 16, 2021•44 min
Our guest today leads Greenpeace Canada’s nature and food campaign, whose purpose is to maintain life on Earth in all its diversity. He has been working in environmental justice and human rights advocacy for over 15 years and has been with Greenpeace Canada for a decade in a variety of positions. Please welcome: Shane Moffatt Shane's Twitter: @GreenShaneM If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe. This Episode sponsored by: Marine Mammal rescue at the Vancouver Aquarium. htt...
Dec 09, 2021•46 min
Today we are excited to have on our show from THE WILDERNESS COMMITTEE Charlotte Dawe - Charlotte's work focuses on addressing the biodiversity crisis that impacts wildlife across the our country - Please Welcome Charlotte Dawe to IMPACT. If you like what we are doing: Like and Share and subscribe This episode sponsored by : Marine Mammal Rescue: https://www.vanaqua.org/marine-mammal-rescue Charolette works on policy related issues that impact wildlife across the country. The crisis is having ca...
Dec 02, 2021•52 min
Her premier feature length documentary film KROW’s Transformation won ‘Best Documentary’ at the EMIFF fest in Spain, it also opened the Raindance Film Festival in London and won ‘Audience Favorite’ at the Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival - Please welcome the films director and producer - Gina Hole Lazarowich to IMPACT! With 3 decades of experience in feature film & advertising as a producer, and formerly a makeup artist in film, fashion & for celebrities, Gina’s career in creating and pr...
Nov 25, 2021•50 min
Stephen Hohenrieder, CEO & Founder, Grounded Capital Partners In this role, Stephen brings a decade of focus on regenerative food systems, having invested, studied and collaborated across diverse categories of food and agriculture — proteins, fruits and vegetables, nuts and consumer packaged goods. His perspectives were shaped by a systems approach, the teachings of others, observations in exploring a thesis for how our food system is evolving, and a belief that all stakeholders are interdep...
Nov 18, 2021•47 min
On Nov 18th, Devon and I, as Team IMPACT will be sleeping on the streets in support of at risk youth. With the cold wet weather already here we are making a final fundraising push for our upcoming sleep out. Over the past five years with your remarkable support, we have been able to exceed our goals of giving to this worthy cause. We are asking you to consider helping us exceed our target with a donation of whatever you can to help our homeless and at risk youth. Please help us do our small part...
Nov 10, 2021•41 sec
Foundation Training was born of out of necessity. In 2007 Eric Goodman was in his last year of chiropractic school gaining knowledge and skills but remaining debilitated by back pain that had followed him for years. He was advised to get spinal fusion surgery, but after deeply considering the effectiveness and physical toll it would take, declined this option. He instead worked to create a better solution. This choice became the catalyst for his life’s work which is known around the globe as Fou...
Nov 04, 2021•37 min
Our guest today helps people get “ unstuck” in their daily lives. She currently works for one of Canada's largest health authorities. Prior to becoming a transformation specialist, She worked as a humanitarian aid worker for the United Nations and several NGOs - in several war zones around the globe - Please welcome Lisa Bournelis to IMPACT! ***If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to our IMPACT Podcast. *This episode is sponsored by Todd Palmer’s #1 international best s...
Oct 28, 2021•33 min
The Executive Director of the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program, Chelsey Walker, has enjoyed a career in Whistler and BC’s sports system, outdoor recreation and heli-skiing industries. Having grown up in Whistler, on and off the slopes, Chelsey has a worked as a ski guide, coach and as an instructor in various sport disciplines. She has also been involved at a high level in sport development, community and sport policy as well as in administration of these various bodies. Since starting as a juni...
Oct 21, 2021•46 min
John Perkins’s books have helped me better understand something that has been puzzling me for a long time: Why have so many resource-rich countries in the developing world remained steadfastly poor? The answers he gives are both complex and uncomfortable, and none of us in the first world can ignore responsibility. Written by – Sting (musician) Johns new book: Touching the Jaguar (2020) tells the story of John’s journey from Amazonian shaman to economic hit man and then social/environmental acti...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min
This weeks guest is a TedX speaker, Author and Podcast Host she is co-founder and CEO of the wellness and walking community of 99 Walks, she is on a mission to combat loneliness and improve fitness, well-being and longevity through the transformative power of an intentional walking practice. Please welcome Joyce Shulman to IMPACT! https://www.joyceshulman.com If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to our IMPACT Podcast. This weekend episode is sponsored by This episode is...
Oct 07, 2021•41 min
In the mid 1970’s our guest headed to the UK to return with a new perspective on music. This music has had a massive IMPACT on our lives, join us as we reminisce and chat about the importance of music in our lives. Please welcome to IMPACT our Co-Host’s life long friend Terry “the Toadman” Manning.
Sep 30, 2021•56 min
Tina Langdok is an Internationally recognized and Accredited Mindfulness Teacher and Professional Yoga Therapist. She is a primary teacher with the Mindful Academy International, based in Spain and has assisted and taught with the founder, Kathy Ward, for numerous teacher trainings. Tina has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 40 years and earned over 1000 hours of accreditation and training in Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Mudras, Pranayama, and Mindfulness. Tina’s work inspires her clients to t...
Sep 23, 2021•49 min
For almost 20 years our guest has been working in purpose-driven organizations that make a big change in the world. He is the current CEO of Hollyhock a not-for-profit dedicated to personal and professional development that advances consciousness, connection, and community toward solutions for a better future - please welcome Peter Wrinch to IMPACT! www.hollyhock.ca If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to our IMPACT Podcast. This weekend episode is sponsored by Creeksid...
Sep 16, 2021•54 min
Our guest started his career by serving ten years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a long-range reconnaissance operator. Serving in various operational roles, he specialized in NBCR (Nuclear, Biological, Chemicals, and Radiological). Using his specialization, Martin transitioned his skills to Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response for Health Canada where he started his civilian career. One of Martin’s key accomplishments was when he was engaged by the French Government to lead the developmen...
Sep 09, 2021•47 min
A perspective on Afghanistan with Chip Duncan Our special guest today Chip Duncan shares his perspective on Afghanistan, Chip is very fortunate to have made three visits between 2004-2013 and all provided extraordinary insights into the people, landscape, economy, culture, and educational system His has written several books on the subject: 1) Enough To Go Around - Searching for Hope in Afghanistan, Pakistan & Darfur (this non-fiction book is available on Amazon) 3) Inspiring Change (availab...
Sep 01, 2021•47 min
From Mind over Mountain our guest recounts his recovery from a life threatening health event, his Aha moment, the importance of positive thinking and finally brining gratefulness into our daily lives, please welcome our good lifelong friend Paul Hardman.
Aug 26, 2021•44 min
Julie Andersen is the Global CEO of Plastic Oceans International and a lifelong public health advocate focused on the communication of science and disruption of societal barriers to protect human health and the environment from the negative effects of industrial development. Plastic Oceans International is a US based non-profit organization whose goal is to end plastic pollution and to foster sustainable communities worldwide. We operate with the belief that we can and must act locally in order ...
Aug 19, 2021•42 min
On August 23rd our guest will set out in a Cessna T182T flying expedition from Boundary Bay on the West Coast of Canada to Churchill, Manitoba on Hudsons Bay to raise funds for Hope Air. Helping bring patients to critical medical care from remote communities across Canada. Please welcome Expedition Capitan and our very good friend Lise Ash! Donation Link; https://give.hopeair.ca/fundraiser/3351101
Aug 12, 2021•41 min
Today on IMPACT We have co-founders of 18 summers and author of The Family Board Meeting. Motivated by what they saw as one of the most tragic challenges of modern life—the disconnection of busy entrepreneurs from their families—Jim and Jamie developed the Family Board Meeting strategy to help business owners bridge the gaps between themselves and their loved ones. Please welcome Jim and Jaime Sheils. @18summerstribe Both Jim’s message and his book, the Amazon best-seller “The Family Board Meeti...
Aug 05, 2021•49 min
Covenant House Vancouver’s purpose is to serve all youth, with absolute respect and unconditional love, to help youth experiencing homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all youth in need. Today we welcome Special Events Coordinator for Covenant House Vancouver, Kim Wing! Welcome Kim to you show! As the Manager, Special Events at Covenant House Vancouver, I get to spend my days connecting with people who are passionate about helping youth experiencing homelessness. I manage the Sleep Out eve...
Jul 29, 2021•33 min
https://thepellyclinic.ca Dr. John Tod Pelly is a proud resident of the beautiful North Shore of Vancouver. He grew up attending Seymour Heights Elementary followed by Sentinel Secondary, where he graduated with the Class of 1996 as one of three class Valedictorians and holder of the BC Decathlon title. Tod continued on to take a track scholarship at Simon Fraser University, where he obtained All-American status three times. At SFU, Tod studied Kinesiology and took interest in becoming a physiot...
Jul 22, 2021•45 min
Jhaimy is a respected Andean wisdom keeper & spiritual guide. He is a Traditional Curandero (Helaer) from Cusco, Peru who has been trained and initiated in the wisdom teachings of the Northern region of Peru, home to the ancient lineage of the Sacred Plant medicine known as Wachuma or San Pedro. Jhaimy began his initiation onto this path at a young age and has apprenticed with Master Teachers in the Alchemical mystery teachings of transformation and transmutation. As a keeper of Ancient Wisd...
Jul 15, 2021•56 min
