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Two dudes who love each other share their thoughts on spirituality, relationships and how to manage every day life with candor and kindness. [Music credit - "Little Things" by Niwel]
This is your reminder to believe in yourself. You can do it.
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Jim and DP deliver a message. Does it matter who it's from?
Then the lads dive into the past and try to figure out just how much time we need to spend there to heal, without doing more harm.
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The question isn't if you can do it, it's if you believe you can....
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The Str8Love lads reunite after a brief absence to light up your lives with an abundance of love and hopeful realism.
We may or may not end the episode with a limerick.
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This episode speaks on the interesting work of board certified psychiatrist and mental health thought-leader, Dr. Paul Conti and his theories and focus on the choice that we have.
There's some original thoughts in there, as well.
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Part II of Derrick's excellent solo episode, only just not solo.
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In this episode of Str8Love, DP talks about the quiet pressure fathers feel to have answers about faith, meaning, and what it looks like to lead with honesty instead of certainty.
Maybe our job isn’t to give our kids answers.
Maybe it’s to stay curious beside them.
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Like any successful company, your life needs a great leader. Are you that person?
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In this episode of Str8Love, we explore a question that’s quietly sitting in the back of a lot of minds: Who are we if the work we’ve built our identity around disappears? As AI continues to reshape the workforce, we dig into what it means to lose not just a job, but a sense of meaning purpose.
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Everything takes practice - most importantly, doing the things your Being deserves
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Join us as we explore love, lust, and life-changing connections with Canadian traveler and author Melissa Rodway.
Her debut memoir, The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao, captures the raw, hilarious, and deeply human moments of backpacking and luxury travel across Southeast Asia and China. Where fleeting encounters become unforgettable bonds, romantic sparks ignite in unexpected places, and vulnerability on the road leads to profound personal growth.
In this episode, we unpack how travel strips away ego, exposes desire, and reminds us that the people we meet (whether for a night or a lifetime) can transform who we are.
Get your copy of her memoir on Amazon
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Check out her website for even more inspiration
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The Str8Love lads reunite after an extended break to dive deep into the hidden roots of our own biases and why we’re often blind to them. We explore how perspective isn’t just something we have, it’s something we practice.
Tune in, lean in, and let’s rethink what we think we know.
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What does it mean to live a virtuous life? Maybe we don't know either? :)
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Presents, right? Guess you'll have to tune in to find out!
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We've all heard the advice and have all given the advice. Great advice, is it. But, how do you actually believe in yourself? We try to tackle this one.
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DP returns from a family trip to Mexico and reflects on how travel has evolved for him. From spontaneous solo adventures to the meaningful, messy, beautiful experience of traveling as a husband and father.
A short, honest look at how becoming a parent changes the journey in all the best ways.
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Derrick shares his experience at the Death Cafe and we talk about leaving the world in better place than you found it - see what we did there?
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This week, the Stra8Love lads are facing the one thing we all share but rarely talk about. Death.
Join us as we explore what it really means to die well, to grieve honestly, and to live fully while we still can. We also share our thoughts ahead of attending a Death Café right here in Manitoba — a gathering hosted by a death doula where people come together to talk openly about the end of life.
It’s raw, reflective, and real. The kind of conversation Str8Love was made for.
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You don't need religion to have faith....but you definitely need faith.
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In this soulful episode of the Str8Love Podcast, we dive deep into the mysterious world of Intuition vs. Instinct—two powerful forces guiding us through life. But what’s the difference between them? How can we tell when we’re being led by the heart or simply reacting from a place of survival?
Whether you're seeking clarity in your decision-making or simply want to understand yourself on a deeper level, this episode will inspire you to tune in, trust your inner knowing, and live with more presence and grace.
Hit play, feel the love, and embrace your intuitive wisdom! 💫
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With a bit of a detour, we talk about the challenge to learn about, find and be yourself.
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Why do we shut down in tough relationship moments? In this episode, DP explores Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), diving into the withdrawal trap that disconnects couples.
Learn about the practical steps to recognize negative cycles, own your fears, and reconnect with vulnerability. A raw, relatable guide to building stronger bonds.
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DP & Jimmy go ocean deep on the Power of Forgiveness, which they have dubbed The Final Boss of transcendence.
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If you could choose any super power, which would it be?
We share our list. ;)
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Perception, perspective and positivity - is it possible to, literally, reframe everything you experience for your greater good and self? Here's your 'opportunity' to find out!
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Jimmy J and DP explore the top ten scientifically-proven methods to cultivate happiness in your daily life, from building meaningful relationships to finding purpose and reflecting on your life journey.
• Practicing gratitude using a journal creates measurable increases in happiness
• Cultivating meaningful relationships is essential for long-term wellbeing
• Physical activity directly impacts both mental and emotional health
• Quality sleep should be prioritized with consistent routines and practices
• Managing stress through mindfulness prevents the "number one killer"
• Finding purpose doesn't require grand gestures, just meaningful activity
• Eating a healthy diet fuels your body and mind properly
• Being generous activates reward centers in your brain
• Engaging in enjoyable activities is crucial for happiness
• Regularly reflecting on your life helps guide future choices
Check out our Guidebook to Happiness and makes sure you follow us on Instagram for more positivity and wellness tips.
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Is it all about the frequency? Your beliefs? Your words? Your actions? Or, are we just running a raffle? Check out the episode to find out!
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The lads talk about their upcoming trip to Costa Roca where DP is tying the knot with his lady love. Then they close things out with some deep insightful words from Jimmy J on how to live a life the creator would be proud of.
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When you change the way you look at things, things will change the way they look.
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It's re-run week at the STR8.Love podcast. This is once is back a-ways, so thanks for your patience with the less-than-great audio quality.
Original episode title: Good is Great
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In this episode, DP & Jimmy begin by exploring an intriguing concept: how we treat our future selves. This opens a broader discussion about intentionality and the relationship we maintain with ourselves in the future.
Then the conversation shifts to a fascinating philosophical exploration: is our existence merely a cosmic accident?
Whether you're contemplating your place in the universe or simply looking for ways to be kinder to yourself, the Str8Love Lads hope this conversation will expand your thinking while keeping you engaged and entertained.
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Everything you needed to know about how and why what you do impacts the world.
It's science.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Consciousness_Project
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The informal "part 2" of last episode's Love & Evolution. Tune in and tune up.
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1 + 1 = 1? The concept of Oneness and why it's everything....
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DP reflects on his past self, and how he almost missed out on what he now believes is an important part of this human experience.
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DP takes you on a solo journey through the luminous realms of the human spirit, as he highlights stories from 2024 that inspire, unite, and remind us of our shared connection to the infinite.
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Just a quick episode to say thank you for the continued support, and we will reconnect with you next year.
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Tough Love versus Love Love - when, how and who? We try to figure it out. This one might be a homerun. Or, a strikeout.
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DP & The Cricket soften your fears about the recent changes down south, before confessing that they are both crummy strangers.
Can you relate?
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Another twenty minute reminder why love is always the place to operate from.
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With the Cricket deciding to take a few days off to reconnect with nature, DP is left with the responsibility of holding down the Str8.Love fort (of love).
Listen to him shamelessly plug the new Str8.Love guidebook (which is on sale now at the Aromansse Boutique!) before he delves deep into the virtues of listening.
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We decided to use a Gen Z translator to name our latest episode for maximum hipster exposure.
Hear us ramble about The Tragically Hip, Ocular high fives, Facial Scars that aren't real and the power of the stories we tell ourselves.
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This spiritual buzzword is more than just fairy dust and magic. It also needs some elbow grease and faith. And, it works. Instructions here. Tune in.
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In this episode, DP & Jimmy explore how seemingly minor shifts can have enormous impacts.
When you become intentional about your everyday actions, you can unlock a path to a more balanced and joyful life.
Afterall, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
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What everything about us, what we thought, said, did, was a direct connection to the universe? Would you be any different?
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Relationship interpretation, dream interpretation and scientifically spiritual religion interpretation; for some, it might be something, for others, maybe just a bunch of nothing.
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We dip into the archives for another "Best of Str8Love" episode to see if it still stands the test of time.
An addiction to love is no joke. Romantic love, in particular, can be so powerful that it can be all-consuming, since falling in love elicits such strong emotions and feelings of desire.
A 2016 study compared brain scans of people with drug addictions and people who identified as having “love addictions” and found that both addictions similarly engaged regions of the brain's reward system, specifically dopamine-rich regions.
Don't believe us? Listen and find out more.
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Your energy is a real phenomenon. So is the power it can give you and the power it can wield. Tune in and listen to non-experts talk about science!
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DP starts off by scaring the bejesus out of Jimmy with a terrifying tale.
Then they take a peak inside the current loneliness epidemic to provide some tips on how to cultivate deep and meaningful friendships that can navigate the roughest of waters.
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The lads are back with a brand spanking new episode to tantalize your soul feathers and electrify your pineal glands. We swap sensible sentences surrounding the importance of seeking out the voices of those you may not vibe with in an effort to make your heart, mind and spirit grow in all sorts of different directions.
Do you agree?
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'There's No I in Love' - from mid-year of 2020, we're recycling our most listened to episode to see how well (or otherwise) this one has aged.
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What is purpose? What is meaning? It's probable that there's not one simple way to define it. Or, is there? I guess we'll try.
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Are you in control of what you consume online? Are you sure?
The lads discuss how opening up your heart and your mind to spirituality can sometimes leave you vulnerable to Internet Snake Oil Salesmen who peddle ungodly amounts of fear porn.
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With inspiration from a recent Huberman Lab podcast with guest Dr. Paul Conti, we talk about the blueprint for making better mental health your reality.
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DP and Jimmy explore Love and its affects on our brain to try and figure out if we're all just a bunch of dopes for Dopamine.
Thanks to the Big Brains over at Harvard for writing this article which inspired this episode.
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After a month long hiatus, a trip down "travel memory lane" ends with some insight as to why being grounded is one of the best things that can happen to you.
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DP and Jimmy J start off the episode by talking about how money cannot purchase true joy. Then the lads unveil an exciting new project which they will be launching to the masses in the very near future.
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Near-death experiences and dying is actually what life is all about....you'll see.
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When you strip away your name, your birth certificate, your physical body, and any form of personal identity, who are you?
We try to figure it out.
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Derrick shares a revelatory perspective on what self-love means and how you show it.
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The dynamic part of our dynamic duo is on siesta. Let's hope this solo effort isn't so low.
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If peanut butter doesn't give you faith, what will? And, if Derrick doesn't know how to tell a story, no one does. :)
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DP and the Cricket go deep on Men's Mental Health, with the ever loving belief that a healthy man is a wealthy man.
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Isn't believing in nothing still believing in something? Where's an atheist when you need one? From the lessons of the universe to the theory of happenstance existence, and some dialogue on men's mental health - there could be a little bit for everyone in this one.
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We were absolutely thrilled to share our virtual podcast studio with the brilliant mind behind the Dudesy podcast, Mr. Chad Kultgen. This was a short, but fascinating conversation that covers the future of Artificial Intelligence, and how we should all be preparing to be governed by an all knowing all powerful AI God.
Will our souls be safe at least?
Check out Chad's Dudesy Podcast and follow him on Instagram - @ChadKultgen
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DP asks Artificial Intelligence to predict what kind of impact the Str8Love podcast will have on the world in 10 years. It involves K-pop, Furry's, Bohemian Grove and cathartic laughter.
You gotta hear it to believe it.
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Maybe the way to be being understood is not to ask, "do you understand what I'm saying?", but to say, "can you help me understand what you're hearing?".
Derrick also shares what he wants his funeral to look like. He's thought it through.
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Jim shares an article about how mastering meditative powers can significantly increase your immune system. Then the Str8Love Lads talk about the silent stress killer, and how eating animal fear might be doing more harm than good.
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Is there meaning behind Meaning?
We speak on how a greater, larger, more impactful focus in our lives might fill the confusing voids we feel throughout life (maybe). Faith, belief, spirituality; should we have it in our lives? Should it be taught in schools? Is it the missing piece that most of us didn't know we were missing?
And, if you had one wish, what would it be? Probably to have turned this episode off around minute twenty-three. :)
DP gets serious and shares how Jim inspired him to get angry at the person who was purposefully preventing him from becoming the strongest version of himself.
The power of controlled anger is unappareled.
"It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war" - Miyamoto Musashi
In this episode, we dig into the fascinating phenomenon of the chatter of the mind; something that's largely viewed in a negative context - and, that can often impact us in not the best ways.
Tune in for some tips, tricks and tools on how to take your focus back and harness the power of the mind.
DP spills the tea on how he is now officially shooting blanks after going under the knife to get his testicles removed (at least I think that's what a Vasectomy does). The lads also ramble about the stereotypical ways to punch your man card, and recount a lovely tale about a guy named Percy who traveled across Canada to run away from himself.
What does Arnold Schwarzenegger have to do with Shadow Work? We wouldn't have guessed anything, either. But, we pull it all together in this episode about your inner self, repressed emotions, the seemingly true lies we tell ourselves and some tools on how to terminate what isn't serving you.
We'll be back. Every second Thursday. :I
Join the Str8Love lads this week as we wrap up our 4 part series on the 8 Different Types of Love According to the Ancient Greeks.
The Str8Love Lads linguistically lavish your ears with tails from their most recent Crystal Sound Bath Meditation experience with Alex and Alex from Aromansse. Then they pick up where they left off in their four part series about the 8 Different Types of Love According to the Ancient Greeks.
The first of a series, we talk about the eight different kinds of Love theorized by the ancient Greeks.
Jimmy kicks things off by sharing the intimate details behind a fictional character he created as a young lad. This is followed up with an enlightening conversation about all the different kinds of Love, before our new producer Kevin send us off into the sunset.
After a warm re-welcome and a little bit of artificial intelligence (?), we dive into the 5 Love Languages and why you need them in your love toolbox. Give it 200%!
DP starts the episode by sharing some heartbreaking news. This is followed by a Love is Blind season 4 recap, before things get finished off with an inquisitive question.
On Today's Special episode Jim and DP ramble on about the origins of everyone's favourite holiday - Steak & Blowjob Day. Then things take a more spiritual turn where Jim talks about his experiences at the Timeline workshop he took at Aromansse this past weekend, where he received a few inspiring messages from Jim's of the past and Jim's of the future.
In this latest episode, we discuss how your purpose needs to be intentional for it to be meaningful to you. Because you're the person it should be meaningful to!
Find about our next project, too. Changing the world, one listener at a time. Literally. Thanks, Derrick's mom! :)
Jimmy bedazzles us with highlights of his recent trip to Guadeloupe. Then DP shares what it's like to be treated as a human pin cushion.
Don't forget to leave our podcast on for your dog to listen to whenever you leave the house. Our voices have been proven to increase a dog's happiness levels by more than 26%.
Do you care too much? Do you care too little? Do we even know how to care, anymore?
Probably more questions than answers by the end of this one.
DP starts off this episode by serenading Jim with an Alecia Keys ballad. Once Jim has a chance to compose himself, the lads ramble about the ways human beings fall in and out of love with each other.
Slim Jim and The Dizzle are back after a holiday break to recharge their love batteries with Kith & Kin. Listen closely as the lads ramble on about resolutions, DP's fear of death and how Jim became a peace warrior in his own garden of happiness.
National love, Japanese kindness, self questions, Ace Ventura and Patch Adams. Needless to say, this episode has it all!
Jimmy starts off by talking about the 56 lives he used to live. Then DP drops a big ol' gooey Love Bomb directly into Jimmy's heart, before the lads wrap things up by pumping the tires on the powers of prayer.
The Str8 Love Lads lay out the reasons why you might be the soul reason for your own unhappiness. The good news? True happiness is one choice away.
Everyone's favourite thing to do! True feelings, real feelings, fake feelings; how do you feel about feelings. We're talking about it and the choices we all seem to make and seem to be able to have.
Unga, bunga. Do YOU know what man-spreading is? You'll find out here. As well as getting your bi-weekly dose of optimism, gratitude and good vibes.
Our daily lives are, literally, miracle after miracle. It's all how you look at it. Gratitude abounds.
The Str8 Love Lads sit down with the brilliant mind, body and spirit from the Ignite The Impact podcast Coach Carl Berryman.
This is an incredibly deep and informative conversation where Carl shares more than a decade of his experience in helping people live healthier and more fulfilling lives both inside and outside the gym.
Just listening to this episode will improve your overall wellbeing by at least 18% (because science).
It's Hawaiian shirt day in the STR8.Love studio.
As compliment to the high sense of fashion, we contemplate on how loving Love just might be the way to achieve success and positive evolution in relationship with your partner and yourself.
DP and Jimmy talk to a real life woman for the very first time!....on this podcast.
During this three-way we unpackage a mountain of marvelous messages, including:
Polyamory and the beauty of compersion
Navigating tempestuous oceans
Oxygenating your cells with Breathwork
Being your own anchor of happiness
How it feels to have an Energy hangover
Why we're starting a religion of LOVE
Celebrating Masculine & Feminine Energy
Easily one of our top 5 episodes ever, so do not miss it!
Jim reads. DP listens.
Then they both discuss what it means to have faith and whether or not you gotta have it.
"Consistency is Everything".
Derrick shares how his daily routine has changed the wiring of his thinking, his mind and his mood, and the power behind sticking to behaviours that aren't that easy to see or measure.
Derrick could possibly be Winnipeg's Funniest Person with a Day Job, just not this year. So, we discuss how to make life a bit more fair when it can seem pretty unfair; 1 - pick yourself back up, 2 - get a God on your side.
Jim and DP expose themselves for the true boomers that they are by trying to decipher what a Bot is. Spoiler alert, they still have no idea.
In this episode, we talk about creating the future in the present, heart coherence and the challenges of self-forgiveness. DP takes us on a heart centered trip to Hawaii.
The Offspring said it best when it comes to their feelings surrounding their own self esteem. But what exactly is self esteem and how do we improve it? And why does eating an entire bag of candy as a full grown 42 year old man make DP's back hurt?
You'll have to listen to find out.
Alex is the founder and Head Instructor of Aromansse and the Aromansse Riverton Retreat Centre, as well as the Director for all of Aromansse's meditation programs. He has over thirty years of experience in the fields of soul and bodywork. Alex is a Master Aromatherapist, Bach Flower Therapist and Healing Arts Practitioner in the areas of Spiritual Guidance, Feng Shui, Healing Sounds, Tantra and Egyptian Bodywork.
Alex has studied with Buddhist teacher Sogyal Rinpoche, the Aromatherapy Fundamental Research Laboratory, the Academy of Para-Psychology in Montpellier, France and is a professional member and researcher with the Monroe Institute.
A lifelong goal of Alex's is the development of a Hemi-Sync Pre-Palliative care facility.
Self-awareness. Now more than ever before, we need self-awareness. We discuss how each of us can help with being aware and the conduit to self-awareness.
And, a good, real life, story on how powerful the mind, and faith, can be to healing of the self.
Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins; in this episode, we talk about the natural prescription for happiness. And, it isn't in line at the drug store or meeting your old buddy back from high school in a dimly lit parking lot.
Jim and DP start off this episode by stating that they aren't qualified to speak about the war in Ukraine before spending 20 minutes discussing their opinions about the war in Ukraine. Things somehow conclude with aliens and DP speaking Polish.
DP and The Cricket talk about Jackass 4 and how cathartic laughter is basically an orgasm for the soul. Then, they draw on the scientific background that neither of them possess to speak about the molecular changes that human beings automatically go through and why that's important. Listening to this episode will make you way smrtr.
DP talks about his innate ability of making friends everywhere he goes, no matter the circumstance. And, as usual, how to use Love to hijack hate.
The lads kick things off by discussing the nearly fatal way that a forward thinking "entrepreneur" decided to toot her own horn for her fans online. Then they go deep into our reward centers and explain why loving yourself today is the same as loving yourself tomorrow.
It's our first ever STR8.Love book report.
We share a few meaningful book suggestions and the reasons why they were impactful and insightful to us. But, not before an impromptu address of a less-than-shining moment of a past STR8.Love podcast episode.
The Christmas season is upon us with the new year right around the corner. There's no better time to find the light inside of you to share into the greater global consciousness.
In this episode the lads go deep on whether or not God will be tuning into the Grey Cup this weekend. Then we unwrap Christmas and discuss how cherry picking a religion isn't necessarily a bad thing.
A reminder that playing STR8.Love episodes for your dog while you are not at home increases their connection to the universe by 88%.
Indisputable scientific evidence has proven that listening to our podcast increases serotonin levels by up to 63%.
Find out why alligators are eating children at Disney World and why that's ok because life isn't real anyways.
These old fuddy-duddies discuss what the metaverse might look like and how love and connection could be changed forever.
DP and Yimmy yammer about the human experience and the wonderful gift of pineapple. We came to the conclusion that we don't know where we came from and we don't know where we're going. But we do know we're here now, so let's use this time wisely.
Jimmy J and DP discuss the recent Prime Minister election results in Canada and how they don't matter. DP also reveals that he had two invisible friends as a small child which may or may not be the spiritual reincarnations of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy.
We recently moved the podcast to Jim's place and ran into all sorts of audio problems, so big time apologies in advance for the background noise :(
Which one would you choose if you could only choose one? Should you only be able to choose one? What about if there was a donut with jellybeans on it? Seems like the world would be a pretty great place to live in, if that were the case. Like, what's with all the division?
Also, in this episode....
Banyaks
Stan Kubicek
The Great Spelling Bee
Slim Jim talks about the voices he hears in his head when he's alone in his backyard at night. Then the lads ramble about how there are children in this world who can see things without using their eyes.
Jim gets blown away at the end, so make sure you stick around for that.
Are you having a spiritual awakening? If you're not certain, episode no. 43 will clear it up. Pants optional.
The Cricket puts DP on the spot right at the beginning of this episode with a very meaningful question he has trouble trying to answer. If only Mr. Miyagi were still alive to help....
Good can actually be great and doesn't mean you're settling or selling yourself short. It means seeing the value in progress and humility in modesty, But, even good needs goals.
The guys dissect a list of spiritual goals that provide a structured road map as to how to get that direction.
Check out the original article here -> https://www.developgoodhabits.com/spiritual-goals/
After a quick blessing from the Chime Gods of Yore, DP & Jimmy discuss their morning routines and provide STR8.Love Listeners with tips on how they can set up their day for success.
This is our first ever episode dedicated "soul-y" to answering questions from STR8 Love listeners. Find out why watching DP aggressively lose his armpit hair was one of the funniest highlights of Jim's entire life.
Dreams, Scientology and Jürgen Klinsmann. It only makes sense if you listen. And, even then....
Jimmy and DP start off by breaking down the differences between joy and happiness. Then DP goes off on a tangent about the joys of the Bidet Life, before the lads end the episode by discussing where they both land on the David Hawkins Map of Consciousness.
Did you know this was going to be the next episode? That's intuition.
The discussion revolves around the power of our intuition, how to harness it and seven common practices of the highly intuitive.
Episode takeaway: you have three brains and you don't need eyeballs to see.
DP and The Cricket tackle the hot button topics of Cancel/Consequence Culture, and something called "toxic positivity".
Do we ever really take the time to look at ourselves? To step back and observe our thoughts, our presence and our being? The guys talk about how meditation can give you a perspective like no other and the never-ending journey toward eternal enlightenment, Side benefit: it keeps you from getting into fights.
www.aromansse.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxe39lFHZPg&t=35s
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Jim and DP bust open Pandora's Box and talk about Pandemic fatigue, magic sperm, their trip to Pittsburgh in 2007 and why it's important to take life advice from iconic rapper Ice Cube
We talk about mental health and well-being - how it can easily be under-assumed, undermined and under-addressed.
It's always the right time to talk about how you're feeling.
Jimmy and DP spend 43 minutes talking about Jim's dating life, and what it's like being single on the interweb.
Is it still possible to find true love in today's online meat market? Number forty-one?! Next!
Jim and DP start things off by talking about the latest get rich slow scheme they are both invested in. Then the conversation shifts to Lucid Dreaming, which is the scientifically verified phenomenon of being able to control your dreams while you sleep.
We also offer tried and true techniques everyone can use to do some Lucid Dreaming of their own.
Positive thoughts. Negative thoughts. Self-Talk.
This one's about the power of what goes on in your head and, even more, the power behind what we choose to verbalize.
We breakdown renowned mental conditioning expert and Sports Illustrated's "The Sports World's Best Brain Trainer" Trevor Moawad's interview on Impact Theory.
Not fun fact: you can think yourself to death.
Check out the interview at the YouTube link below.
Stay tuned and stay focused.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lCeWtXPKko
This podcast is still about Love. Don't let the title or the curse words make you think otherwise.
In this holiday episode, Jim and DP start of by yapping about Yeshua. Then they deep dive into the exciting new project DP worked on all year with Keith Macpherson, that is now for sale just in time for the holiday season.
Transform your life in 90 days by picking up your copy of 'My Conscious Life, A Daily Journal for Intentional Living', today!
https://www.keithmacpherson.ca/journal
In this episode, Yim and Derp hit the ground running by talking about Nancy Russell, a 90 year old Canadian woman who decided she would rather die than go through another lockdown. DP losses his marbles over news articles on his Facebook timeline, before the lads close things out by talking about how easy it is to adapt to jail.
DP and Jimmy dive deep into the Netflix documentary "Heal". They start by talking about the underrated miracle known as the placebo effect, and then move on to untangle Quantum Entanglement (basically why the power of prayer is so powerful).
All in all, this episode is totally Foo Foo.
The guys use Election 2020 as a jump off point as to what creates real change, and you guessed it - it starts with you. Don't "be the change you want to see in the world". Just change. For the better. For you.
DP also shares 5 daily habits that you can incorporate into your routine that will drastically improve your life.
If you're looking for advice, this one is it.
The gents discuss the potential spiritual consequences of meaningless sex, vs. the spiritual benefits of exploring the depths you go can to sexually with someone you love and trust (which always ends with electric tongues). Jim also talks about how he is preparing his mind, body and soul for no nut November, and how the bio energy he is internally generating will give him the power of 100 bare-chested Vikings.
The guys figure out the meaning of life in less than fifty-four minutes. It's basically octopus and peanut butter; not together.
Doesn't make sense? Guess you'll just have to listen.
Jimmy J takes a stab at the podcast intro for the very first time and hilarity ensues; the guys talk about DP's new role at a Winnipeg not-for-profit organization and its impact in the local community, before spending the bulk of the episode dissecting the new Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma.
In episode #20, DP and Jimmy talk all things Karma. Specifically, how to spread good karma and the different ways to undo bad Karma. Then our Karma talk takes an unexpected and interesting turn, where Jim voices his strong feelings about the smash hit WAP, and what it means for the moralistic future of our fragile society.
Where did we all start? Where do we all end? DP and Jim tackle the ever elusive idea of having a soul. If you believe it, does it make it real? The answer is probably that there is no answer. Maybe not until you get there, at least.
From spilled yogurt to the miracle of life, the guys still prove to be the best in the business when it comes to segues.
Conclusion: don't be an asshole.
Jim and DP take an honest look into the dark places suicidal thoughts have taken both of them. While this is easily our darkest episode to date, it does end with some light. If you are feeling lost, alone or deeply depressed, please reach out to us via email. We are always here to listen.
"....you yourself are the teacher and the pupil; you are the master; you are the guru; you are the leader. You are everything. To understand is to transform what is." //J. KrishnamurtiDP and Jimmy do a book report on the "spirituality, self-help" based documentary, 'Kumare', and discuss what it means to follow, and what it means to lead.
Maybe they're one and the same?
This episode is more fulfilling and delicious than a bowl full of apple cinnamon Cheerios. DP & Jimmy start off by talking about how Jim would rather spend the night sleeping inside a bag filled with tarantulas instead of going to the photo shoot they have planned for this upcoming weekend. Then they try to strip away the layers of who we think we are in order to get in touch with our true identity, before closing things out with a story about DP's kambo experience in Peru.
How do you love yourself when it's hard to even like yourself?
Self-Love is one of those concepts and practices that we can all benefit from exploring on a regular basis. DP and Jimmy may not have all the answers, but asking the questions is just as important.
Jim and DP start off this episode by reliving their recent experience at the BLM protest they attended at the legislative building in Winnipeg. Then they veer off in a completely different direction and discuss whether or not they would choose to merge their consciousness with technology in order to become immortal.
In this episode, Jimmy and DP start things off by sharing a few personal stories about random acts of kindness, and how it feeds the soul. Then the guys jump head first into the Black Lives Matter movement that is rightfully rocking the United States of America.
We've quarantined, isolated, distanced and sanitized. And now, we're back. The STR8.Love guys are happy to be recording, again - as they continue to search for familiarity in an unfamiliar time.
We do a little bit of catching up from the last couple of months, and respond to a question from a male listener who wants to close the spiritual gap with his partner.
DP and Jimmy are physically distancing themselves from each other, so they dug into the archives and uncovered an episode they recorded back in the fall of last year.
Listen close as we unleash the power of forgiveness.
Jim starts off the episode by spittin' a little conspiracy theory fire, before we share our personal views with the worldwide pandemic. We then go toe to toe on our opposing views and perspectives on what the STR8.Love Instragram account should be about, finishing up with some insightful commentary on the differences between guilt and shame.
Don't worry, we're not breaking up.
DP starts off this episode by talking about how much love was in the air during his 40th surprise birthday party. Then we unravel an Australian TV morning show program where the hosts openly mocked a wife and mother for being a genuinely lovely human being. The episode closes with a fresh perspective on the topic of perspective, where we explain how the world around you can be similar for everyone, but viewed incredibly differently.
Jimmy and DP go deep on psychedelics, and share their own tales of how the use of certain substances has helped broadened their perspectives and opened their hearts. From the jungles of Peru to Jimmy's living room, hear about what it means to explore a realm that more and more people are willing to navigate.
....paint a penis on your house? The STR8.Love guys ramble on about Valentine's Day (also Derrick's 40th birthday!), Canadian culture and DP's "words to live by". We take a trip to the country of Bhutan to learn about Gross National Happiness, why the people of Bhutan so willingly embrace death and why there's wieners everywhere.
DP gets honest about a few pitfalls that he faced over the last couple of days, and how he willingly let things go from bad to worse. Then the guys delve into the depths of the connections between body, mind and spirit before making the astute observation that Usain Bolt was once a baby. Fascinating stuff.
DP & Jimmy address a very intriguing, and very real question from a listener about the pressures between the ideals of status over love. From there, the guys tackle addiction....to toxic relationships. Turns out, getting over an addiction to a toxic relationship can produce the same chemical reactions within your brain which is comparative to withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. Because, Science.
Jim and DP go deep on self-Love, significant others, sex robots, social media and shower etiquette.
You also won't want to miss what's quickly becoming the "make Jimbo as uncomfortable as humanly possible" segment of our podcast.
Whatever your beliefs, whatever your traditions, whatever your convictions; the truth for us all speaks loudest from the heart.
From window shopping for meaning to the Bear Clan Patrol to compassionate robots the STR8.Love podcast knows there's always the choice of hope for the holidays. And, the future.
88 miles per hour? 1.21 gigawatts? Find out how Marty and Doc Brown harnessed the power of the flux capacitor to change the time-space continuum forever.
Oh. No. Wait. Sorry. Join your STR8.Love hosts as they discuss the top five regrets of the dying and what it means to them. Not to mention a little bit of "time travel" of their own.
Great Scott!
Delve into two separate but similar experiences on the path of meditation. How it started and where's it gone. How it makes sense and how some things just don't have an explanation.
A couple of first hand accounts on believing in what you can't see, getting uncomfortable (while relaxing your rear end) and jumping into the unknown.