The Gift of Happy with Mark Kondrat
Welcome to The Gift of Happy podcast, a space dedicated to empowering those on their journey to their highest selves. Founded on the three principles of health - mind, body, and soul - The Gift of Happy is committed to creating a supportive environment for personal growth and transformation.
Through inspiring conversations with experts and community members, we share insights, experiences, and strategies for achieving balance in all aspects of life. Whether it’s building mental resilience, enhancing physical fitness, or fostering spiritual well-being, The Gift of Happy podcast delves into the critical intersections of these three pillars of health. Join us as we explore the paths to personal fulfillment and uncover the secrets to living a balanced, enriched life.
Episodes
96 episodes
Soulful Expression Through Art with Sarah Clark
Meet Sarah Clark - artist, yogi, and owner of Art Beat Studios. From working in several art departments in television and film to owning and operating a yoga studio for nearly a decade, self-exploration and expression is a way of...
Building Resilience Through Consistency with Andy Evans
Meet Andy Evans - Certified Performance & Development Coach and challenge seeker. The real-life story of Andy Evans is not only entertaining and remarkable, but a true testament to the essence of what is the mission of the Expl...
Surf, SUP, and Foiling Adventures with Ben Douglas-Crampton
Meet Ben Douglas-Crampton outdoor enthusiast, avid adventure seeker, and founder of stand-up paddleboard business Ghosteknorth.Ben is a native Cochrane lad whose love for water led him ...
Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Yoga with Dan Pichette
Meet Dan Pichette - yogi and owner of Alchemy Yoga Studio in Cochrane. In today's episode, Dan helps us to understand what it means to use yoga not just for physical fitness but ...
Follow Your Dreams with Actor & Comedian Nigel Lawrence
Meet Nigel Lawrence - Actor, Comedian, Writer and Vagabond.Nigel moved to LA to follow his dreams of becoming a writer and comedian. He’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever met and I love when we get to hang out - especial...
A Transformation Journey Through Boxing with Rebekah Goedbloed
In today's episode, we delve into the incredible journey of Rebekah, who battled with obesity and health challenges throughout her life. From being the first kid in elementary school to hit 100 lbs, to reaching over 240 lbs by high school gradu...
Sustainable Farming & Cattle Ranching with Dr. Matthew Kumlin (Part II)
Happy Cows! In today's episode, we follow up with Veterinarian & Cattle Rancher Dr. Matt Kumlin. Dr. Matt describes a unique way of dealing with cattle in which humans and animals can live in further harmony the way we ar...
Perspectives on Modern Masculinity with Morgan Rosvold
In this episode, Mark and Greg link up with a good friend Morgan Rosvold to discuss more of the personal nature of what modern manhood has evolved into from their perspectives. We also discuss how the guiding fundamentals of the Explore84 Proje...
Healing Through Psychedelics & Hypnotherapy with Greg German (Part II)
In today's episode, Dr. Greg Long once again takes over the microphone for a conversation with Greg German - founder of Lifecraft.The Greg’s discuss hypnotherapy as well as the growing and eff...
Creative Marketing with Chad Hason
Meet Chad Hason - CEO of Agency Atlas, a creative marketing agency based in Calgary.EXPLORE84 is building a community of people to help each other reach our goals and realize our potential. Chad Hason and his team at Agency Atlas ...
Sustainable Farming & Cattle Ranching with Dr. Matthew Kumlin (Part I)
Today Dr. Greg Long and Dr. Matthew Kumlin discuss how the ranching industry has been impacted due to the current demands of society. As a Veterinarian and Cattle Rancher, Dr. Kumlin provides a real-world explanation on sustainable agricu...
Creating Community at Eighty-Eight Brewing with Jordan Saracini & Adam Buck
As the founder of Alberta Beer Festivals, I’ve been working with breweries for over 20 years - and I know that it can be a struggle to live a healthy lifestyle in this industry! Explore84 is all about developing healthy daily habi...
Transforming Lives Through Fitness with Cory Weese
Meet Cory Weese - coach, personal trainer, bodybuilder, and founder of Rock Point Fitness.After getting laid off, Cory dedicated himself to accomplishing his goal of competing as a bodybuilder. The journey inspired him to start he...
Healing Through Psychedelics & Hypnotherapy with Greg German (Part I)
In this episode, Explore84 Co-Founder Greg Long takes over the microphone and meets up with his friend Greg German - founder of Lifecraft.In today's episode, Greg tells the story of how LifeCr...
Adventure at TransRockies Races Series with Aaron McConnell
Aaron McConnell is the President of TransRockies Races Series. These unique events include multi-day adventures of mountain biking, gravel biking and trail running in Canada and the USA....
Finding Purpose in Politics with Jeromy Farkas
Meet Jeromy Farkas - former City Councilor and passionate political advocate.After an outspoken tenure on Calgary's City Council, Jeromy ran for Mayor in 2021, facing a significant setback when he lost to Jyoti Gondek. In this episode, J...
Nourishing the Soul with Master Chef Michael Allemeier
Meet Michael Allemeier - Certified Master Chef and Instructor of Culinary Arts at SAIT Polytechnic.Micheal Allemeier has truly mastered his craft, and he seems to have as much energy now as he did when his journey began. The hospi...
The Alberta Ride to Conquer Cancer with Samara Franzky
Before COVID got in the way - Samara Franzky was on the WBN Team and rode the Alberta Ride To Conquer Cancer every summer! WBN stands for Wednesday Beer Night - while they weren’t the best team, they certainly looked...
Life in the Big Leauges with NHL Alumni Sean Pronger
What happens if you make the NHL - but you’re not quite Wayne Gretzky? Sean Pronger wrote a book about his experience as a Journeyman in the NHL to answer that question. His book is honest - he describes his career without any “suga...
