Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 14, 2022State of the (Re)unionA few thoughts on the the last two years — If you read the news, you might have heard that our mental health system in Canada is at a crisis point. Our people, our communities, and our systems have never been more vulnerable. The aftermath of these last two years could live on for years to come. We don’t know…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 22, 2020Entheogeneration: A Utopian Pipe Dream or a Not-So-Distant Future?The case for a new era of mental health treatments — Entheogenic drugs, more commonly referred to as Psychedelics are, in some circles, an extremely misunderstood topic. Just say the word and a lot of people picture kaleidoscopic colours and stoned teenagers laughing at clouds in the park. Throw in an image of Shaggy and Scooby Do in the Mystery Machine…Mental Health8 min readMental Health8 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 15, 2020Can Gene Expression Cause Depression?How one DNA test identified a key source of my depression (and what I did about it) — A big part of what I write about is my history with depression and the various alternative tactics I’ve used to understand it, work with it and live with it in a manageable way. Included in this list are a wide range of experiments that some might consider to be…Depression7 min readDepression7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 20, 2020The Mental Wealth Blueprint5 Steps To Psychological Freedom — In life, becoming wealthy in any capacity takes time and investment. We spend time devising plans to improve our bank statements, set aside time to invest in our retirement plans, and penny-pinch our way to financial independence, all while ignoring the mental burden that is reinforcing that dire need for…Mental Health13 min readMental Health13 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 10, 2020Member-onlyHow To Use Your Breath To Change Your MindThe power of supplemental breathwork in altering your state of mind — Without even realizing it, the average human takes 20,000 breaths a day. That is 20,000 life-giving inhales and exhales that keep us standing, sitting, running, walking, laughing, loving, drinking, and talking. Breathing is something we do each and every day without a second thought. While the primary function for us…Health9 min readHealth9 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jul 30, 2020What Super Mario Taught Me About Being SuperhumanUnique life lessons from an unlikely hero — A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success. — Elbert Hubbard This might sound a bit absurd, but one of the biggest heroes in my life is a fictitious video game character. Unlike other heroes, he does not wear a…Life Lessons7 min readLife Lessons7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 24, 2020Member-onlyOne Magical Teaching From Professor PsilocybinHow I learned to conquer my neurosis by microdosing magic mushrooms — Let’s start here: I am a massive believer in the therapeutic use of psychedelic plant medicine. I am a supporter of the renaissance emerging to bring psychedelics to the mainstream to ensure accessibility for anyone who might find them useful. …Microdosing7 min readMicrodosing7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 14, 2020Member-only4 Human Lessons From Raising A Puppy In A PandemicPrepare To Be Humbled — Personal Development10 min readPersonal Development10 min read
Published in The Startup·Jul 8, 2020Member-onlyHow to Create a Primal Morning RoutineA Science-Backed Morning Routine For Extremely Balanced Productivity — It’s no secret that a strong, consistent morning routine leads to all kinds of incredible long term benefits both psychologically and biologically. What is difficult is sticking to it. We have this tendency to believe we have to have a rigid structure, a methodical sequence of exercises, or a list…Morning Routines11 min readMorning Routines11 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 30, 2020This is The End of Small TalkHow Asking Better Questions Improves Our Relationships, Betters Our Mindset & Enhances Our Work — What is the purpose of a question? Think about how many questions you ask, hear or provide answers to in a day. Have you ever stopped to wonder what the purpose of all this asking is; what it accomplishes? During our formative years, we discover the power of why. Budding…Work Life Balance7 min readWork Life Balance7 min read
