The Explore84 Podcast Mark Kondrat & Dr. Greg Long

Meet Laval - a Calgary dad, husband, airline captain, and record-breaking global adventurer.
Laval is best known for being the only Canadian to have summited Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, holds the record for the fastest-ever crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a solo rowboat from mainland Canada to mainland Europe, is the only person to have climbed and skied Iraq’s highest mountain, has climbed the highest mountain on each of the Earth’s 7 continents, and has summited the highest mountains in over 30 countries. 
Join us for an inspiring conversation about Laval's passion for the wild, empty places on maps, and for the challenges and rewards that come with time well spent in the natural world. 
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Meet Lorraine Widmer-Carson - author, educator and founder of Grassroots Gratitude.
Lorraine is also a Master Journal Writer - meaning she has written for more than 10,000 hours over the past 30 years! As a mother of four, small-business partner, community change-maker, and nature lover, her commitment to the practice of daily journal writing has kept her passionate and curious. Now she’s on a mission to share this practice through her books and her workshops.
Whether you're a seasoned journaler or new to the practice, this conversation will leave you with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of the profound impact writing can have on our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
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Meet Sam Hale - Co-Founder & CEO of Nurish'd, a care platform that collaborates with insurance providers and employers to enhance individuals' nutrition.
Nurish'd offers users access to registered dietitians through telehealth, microbiome testing, and personalized healthy meals through an AI-based model, making it the go-to platform for tailored nutrition care.
Sam is passionate about transforming the way we approach healthcare as ‘sick care’, and instead wants to focus on a food-as-medicine model to help people develop healthy habits and prevent a variety of diet-related chronic illnesses. 
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Meet Eoin Finn - a globally renowned yogi, surfer, author, and founder of Blissology Yoga.
Lauded by Yoga Journal as the “Thoreau of Yoga” and by Oprah as “one to watch,” Eoin’s mission centers on the simple idea of sharing happiness and connecting yogis more deeply to the spirituality of nature. One of his signature courses, The Blissology Project, focuses on how to make positive thinking, health, and happiness a habit. 
Join Dr. Greg and Eoin for a soulful conversation about the importance of practicing yoga, wellness, and movement - especially as we age.
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Meet Jeff Archibald - retired entrepreneur and cofounder of Paper Leaf, a leading web & mobile app firm located in Edmonton, Alberta. 
After being acquired by ZGM, Jeff decided to take a step back from his digital agency and discover his identity outside of being an entrepreneur. In 2023, Jeff moved to a small ski town in British Columbia, and spends his time mountain biking, trail running, alpine and backcountry skiing.

Join us for a conversation about the importance of growth and balance, how to navigate big life changes with resilience, and what it means to be successful.
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Meet Bob Sumner, Director Of Media Relations & Business Development at PARKER PR. With over three decades of experience in news media, including roles at Global and CTV Calgary, Bob's expertise in storytelling is unparalleled. 

In today’s episode, we have the privilege of hearing Bob's journey firsthand, from his time on the news circuit to emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive outlook amidst the significant shifts in the media landscape over the years. Additionally, Bob opens up about his recent accomplishment of losing over 60 pounds after completing a forty-day fitness challenge.

Join us as we delve into Bob's journey, rich with lessons in community, self-improvement, and resilience.
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