On our latest FuelRadio episode, we delve into George Cuellar's unexpected shift from veterinarian to leadership coach. Drawing inspiration from "The Fifth Discipline Field Book", George shares his passion for "personal mastery" and the profound questions it raises. He highlights the significance of understanding business culture and the essence of…

Today’s guest is Udo Erasmus, founder of Udo’s Choice and author of the book Fats That Heal Fats that Kill, which has sold over 250,000 copies. As an acclaimed author and speaker, Udo has an 8-step process that takes into consideration all of the elements of nature and human nature, including physical health, mental health, presence and awareness, …

Rev. Donna Dinsmore: An imaginative exercise for someone who is in the middle of a conflict. This contemplative practice is especially beneficial for someone who is in the midst of a conflict. or an uncertainty. And I think it's especially clarifying for a leader who actually has to do something about this conflict or uncertainty.…

Our guest today is Donna Dismore. Donna was raised in a small farming community in northern Maine, taught choral music in the South Carolina public schools for 17 years, and moved to Vancouver, BC in 1996 to read and write at Regent College for a couple of years. She spent nine years at Regent (!) studying, working and teaching as a sessional lectu…

Our Guest today is Esther Hizsa who has just released a new book called "In the Heart of the Beloved: Stories of an Everday Pilgrim, Volume 3"Esther is a writer, spiritual director (trained through (SoulStream), and co-facilitator of SoulStream’s Living from the Heart course. She is also a mother, grandmother and wife married for 43 years to her hu…

Welcome to the Fraser Valley Lifestyle Podcast. Our guest today is Mike Wilson. Mike's actually the publisher of Fraser Valley Lifestyle. It's one of the services that he offers to his clients. Today we'll be chatting about the state of the real estate market.Mike has been licensed as a real estate professional in the Fraser Valley, since 1987. For…

The prayer of imagination with the story Zacchaeus with Esther Hizsa. Esther says the exercise is not about studying the story. It’s about putting ourselves in the story, letting it unfold, and seeing what happens. Esther reads the story and then invites us to imagine ourselves in the story. What do we see? What do we hear? What is it like to be no…

My guest today is... Esther Hizsa"Just sit there and let me love you," Esther heard God say to her in silence many years ago. "That invitation anchors me to this day, and I hope that in my writing and in spiritual direction and retreats, others will hear God's loving invitation too."Esther is a writer, spiritual director (trained through (SoulStrea…

Deb Arndt offers the following exercise… Start with prayer and breath and become centered in your own body. Become attentive to what you are hearing in the soundscape around you. Give yourself over to the sound that is coming to you right then.What surfaces? Is there something there to pay attention to? In Deb‘s case, it was a sound that annoyed he…

My guest today is Deb Arndt. Deb’s background is in education, spending 18 years in the high school classroom. She has served as a Pastor of Spiritual Formation, offered many workshops and retreats, and continues to companion others in spiritual direction. She lives on an acreage outside of Saskatoon, SK with her husband Lavern. They have two adult…

Sue guides us in a reflection on Mary Oliver's poem "The Geese." She also recites the prayer/poem "Silent God" by Edwina Daily. During this reflection, Sue invites you to pay attention to what attracts your heart in the poem. Is there an invitation? How might this poem nurture your life?By Rod Janz

Our guest today is Sue Vander WoudeSue is married to Tony and has three adult children and six grandchildren. She received an M. Div. from Tyndale Seminary, Toronto, ON, and is a graduate of Tyndale’s first Spiritual Direction Practicum. She received continuing education through workshops in the practice of spiritual direction from Loyola House, Gu…

A meditation by Justin McRoberts. Justin encourages us to pay attention to the names and faces that come to mind as he reads the following...May I offer kindness and safetyin ways that they weren't offered to me.There is no justice in denying othersthings I was denied.As the day progresses,ask Spirit, why that person came to mind? See more at https…

My guest today on the Hints of Gladness Podcast is Justin McRoberts. Justin is an author, has written five books, and has another one in the works as we'll learn about in our conversation today. Justin's most recent book is entitled, "It is What You Make of It: Creating Something Great from What You've Been Given." Justin is also a coach and a spea…

"'The Prayer of Examin with Shauna Gill"During this series, we have asked each guest to share a mediation. Shauna invites us to ask, what's bringing you life? and what are you struggling with? We can look back and examine the last hour, day, month, or year with these questions. Shauna mentions that she regularly did this prayer with a group of wome…

Our guest today is Shauna Gill. Shauna is a Retired Nurse Educator within a critical care context. She has a Master’s Degree in Nursing and studied Hope in the Critically Ill and their Families. Shauna was able to blend her nursing and spirituality as a Parish Nurse in a church, blending Nursing and Pastoral Care. Shauna was widowed @ 43 years old …

During this series, we have asked each guest to share a mediation. Deb reads a poem by Denise Levertov called "To Live in the Mercy of God" She reads it twice. In the first reading, she invites us to just listen. In the second reading, she invites us to notice what catches our attention, what feeling remains in our body, and how the poem has spoken…

In our current series of podcasts, we are exploring the topic of contemplation. What does contemplation mean and how does it impact the way we show up in the world? I’m hoping that these conversations will be a contemplative experience, so I invite you to join us, engage and be open as we discuss our guest’s spiritual journey and contemplative expe…

Our guest today is Laura Giusti. Laura has many years of experience in the Corporate world as a Project Manager and as a person responsible for business, people development, and sales training with world-class Italian luxury brands like Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini.During this interview, Laura talks about how she is taking a big risk to pursu…

During this series, we have asked each guest to share a mediation. Mary provides an outline for an exercise that you can do on your own as a way of being present and paying attention so that your sense of astonishment and the oneness of all things grows in you and can be shared, or not. Mary's meditation is included in the interview that can be fou…

In our current series of podcasts, we are exploring the topic of contemplation. What does contemplation mean and how does it impact the way we show up in the world? I’m hoping that these conversations will be a contemplative experience, so I invite you to join us, engage and be open as we discuss our guest’s spiritual journey and contemplative expe…

During our contemplation series, we have asked each guest to share a mediation. Brent shares a lovely meditation on embodying our thoughts, feelings emotions, and life circumstances. He says, it feels like a bit of a variation of The Welcoming Prayer.For more see https://www.hintsofgladness.com/By Rod Janz

In our current series of podcasts, we are going to explore the topic of contemplation. What does contemplation mean and how does it impact the way we show up in the world? I’m hoping that these conversations will be a contemplative experience, so I invite you to join us, engage and be open as we discuss my guest’s spiritual journeys and their conte…

Our guest today is Erik Holberg. Erik lives in Longmont, Colorado with my wife Sherrie, kids, and a 50lb Wheaten Terrier. He enjoys local snowboarding in the winter, reservoir water sports in the summer, and heading to my next coastal destination to lead sailboat coaching adventures.See more at https://www.freerangecoach.com/…

During this series, we have asked each guest to share a mediation. Linda shared a reflection and time of silence based on the picture of the sweet pea above and Nan Merrill's paraphrase of Psalm 125. This is included in the interview above and you can listen to just the meditation here...By Rod Janz

In our current series of podcasts, we are going to explore the topic of contemplation. What does contemplation mean and how does it impact the way new show up in the world? I’m hoping that these conversations will be a contemplative experience So I invite you to join us, engage and be open and we discuss my guest’s spiritual journey and their conte…

Dave Urichuck is an International Speaker, Professional Coach, and Published Author. He help’s his clients explore their lives and businesses, better define their beliefs, and achieve their personal and professional goals. Get in touch with Dave today to start exploring your life.In this episode, we talk about Dave's FreerangeCoach practiceContact …

In this inaugural episode of the FreerangeCoach podcast, we visit with the Founder the FreerangeCoach Movement Terry Barkman. Terry is a coach and the producer of the FreerangeCoach Podcast. During our conversation we talk about Terry's background, and how he went from coaching to starting the FreerangeCoach Movement. We're also going to talk about…

Our guest today is Mike Wilson. Mike is the publisher of the Fraser Valley Lifestyle and a realtor here in the Fraser Valley. He has lived and worked in the Fraser Valley since 1982 and raised his family here. His passions include playing hockey, fishing, and he's recently started collecting wine. Mike is involved with the BC Federation of Drift Fi…

Roberta Hughes is the Founder and lead instructor at PeaceFull Living, a boutique hybrid studio that conveys a delicate and personalized Peaceful Living instruction through customized Pilates, Meditation, and Yoga classes. Peaceful Living grants clients a way to filter out life’s pressures through a delicate and highly personalized approach through…

This is part three of our Freerangecoach round table where we talk with a number of different coaches from the newly formed FreerangeCoach group. Our guests include Terry Barkman, Melissa Boychuk, Laura Giusti, Amy Hackett-Jones, Dave Urichuck, and Kevin Venn whose coaching practices take place on sailboats, rivers, dating, homes, and under the sea…

Telecare Crisis & Caring Line is hosting “Love Listens” February 17, 7:00 p.m.--a virtual event focused on active empathetic listening for better relationships. While the event takes place during the week of Valentine’s Day, it applies to all close relationships. Telecare is a faith-based registered charity based out of Abbotsford where trained vol…

Meet Don Joseph Goewey:Don Joseph Goewey is the director of the Center for Spiritual Exchange, the official archive for the works of Anthony De Mello, regarded as one of the great spiritual minds of the 20th century, influencing the likes of Eckhart Tolle and Thomas Moore. Don Goewey recently edited a new book published by Simon & Schuster entitled…

This is part 2 of our interview with coaches who are a part of the FreerangeCoach Group. Our guests include Terry Barkman, Melissa Boychuk, Laura Giusti, Amy Hackett-Jones, Dave Urichuck, and Kevin Venn. During this segment we ask:Why be a part of a FreerangeCoach group?What are examples of experiences our guests have offered?For more see fuelradio…

This is the time of year where people reflect and project about the kind of upcoming year that they want to have. And as I think about this upcoming year, what keeps surfacing for me is that I'm being drawn to spend more time practicing silence. I have to admit that I’m not super excited about practicing silence more. There are a lot more fun thing…

Happiness (like love) is a choice! Today. I want to invite you to consider the question. Do you want to be happy? Or do you want to be right? I remember being asked years ago by the facilitator at a personal growth seminar, “would you rather be right, or would you rather be happy?” I find that question to be as pertinent today as it was back then b…

This week, I'd like to invite you to consider the practice of savoring.Savouring reminds me to slow down and to really enjoy life. I want to even savor the mundane things of life. Doing so enriches every aspect of my life. Savoring is one of those things that is not necessary, but can be so beneficial. It's just a practice. When we savor we are act…

How are floods and pandemics impacting your Real Estate needs? During this conversation, we talk with Real Estate expert Mike Wilson about flood insurance, how a lack of supply impacts the market, interest rates, and new Real Estate Rules on the horizon in BC, and how they could impact you if you are selling or buying a home.…

This week on Hints of Gladness Rod invites you to practice detachment through mindfulness and letting go. This practice will help free you from obsessive thinking and identifying with your small self; at least temporarily!By Rod Janz

We're sharing the first of three episodes where we talk with a number of different coaches from the newly formed FFreerangeCoach group. Our guests include Terry Barkman, Melissa Boychuk, Laura Giusti, Amy Hackett-Jones, Dave Urichuck, and Kevin Venn.By Rod Janz

Dain Heer is an author, change-maker, speaker, and co-creator of Access Consciousness, one of the largest personal development companies practiced in 176 countries. Heer is the founder of International Being You Day. For more than twenty years, he has traveled the world, sharing his unique insights on happiness, relationships, getting over the yuck…

Meet JoeJoe Sanok (San-Knock) is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines how the four-day workweek boosts creativity and productivity. Joe doesn’t just write about a 4 day work week, he lives it. Going from working 60-hour weeks to traveling with his family …

Jeffrey is an Author, “The Self-Employed Life”| TEDx, Keynote & Virtual Speaker| Small Business Coach Helping Self-Employed, Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and those desiring to go from corporate life to self-employed life. In this episode we discuss:- Jeffrey’s own incredible self-employed journey- The difference between a self-employed pers…

If you are a podcaster or want to be a podcast guest, this conversation is for you!Who is Tom?Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business. He’s done it successfully several times, and now helps others find online success with podcast interview marketing. Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with someone who could be an ideal custo…

Brendon Watt once subscribed to the idea that in order to be happy, you have to fit a certain mold and follow a set path in life. He was the opposite of his true self and felt as if he was in hiding. This led to him being severely depressed and almost hitting rock bottom.Now, Brendon is a successful entrepreneur and author and is passionate about s…

Our guest today is Daniel Whitehead. Daniel is the CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. Daniel is a Regent College graduate and ordained minister. With over 10 years of full-time vocational church ministry experience in the UK, he's traveled extensively overseas, working on various humanitarian projects.During our conversation we discuss...- …

In this episode we discuss:- Whitney's story: How she went from Zero to Art Center- How To Transcend Fear & Create a Life You Love- Why It Is Vital for You To Embrace Your Creativity Right Now.- How You Can Develop Self-Awareness in a Fun and Colorful Way!- Life As Your Vision Quest: A New Look at Balance…

Taylor Rochestie is a professional athlete who's traveled the world playing basketball for over 11 years. Having lived in 12 countries, immersing himself in local cultures and learning about the diversity of life's "truths." He offers a unique perspective, by sharing his New 20/20 Vision for the future. Using a positive filter to all that he encoun…

I have been praying and meditating outdoors for as long as I can remember and it has been life-changing. With this talk and meditation, I invite you to listen and participate as I discuss contemplative ways to connect with nature.For more see https://www.stillwatermagazine.com/initiativesBy Rod Janz

Leah PellsIn this episode we discuss:- Leah’s Olympic running career- The things that running and competing taught Leah about life- Why Leah keeps getting outdoors- Leah’s difficult upbringing in a chaotic alcoholic home and the impact that had on her life.- How running helped Leah at a young age.- How addiction is born. - What is Focused Oriented …