This is a special episode of the Stu Murray Podcast. I have the opportunity to chat with my dear friend and business partner Dan Gillis. Dan is a creative entrepreneur, father / husband and guide for others trying to navigate their life. Dan founded Realized in 2022 to help support people in making the shift from ambition to meaning through the realization of their highest value contribution during a time when humanity needs it most. He currently offers 1-on-1 coaching for those looking to maximize their potential. We are also in the process of creating a self-guided version of the journey that will be more accessible to people all over the world. To learn more about the access the free resources and learn about the latest updates, sign-up at www.realized.life or email Dan at [email protected] A few key topics include:Living a life of purpose and meaningAnswering the call to adventureThe messy process of self-discoveryThe benefits of working with a guideI hope you enjoy! Connect with Dan GillisWebsite | https://www.realized.lifeEmail | [email protected] with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

Humans are capable of great things. We just need to unlock the power of our hearts and our minds and focus on what we want. If you’re wondering “How to be my best self?,” you’re already steps ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. It’s time to commit to the journey and become your best self. In this episode, Yves Doucet and I dive deep into living a life of authenticity and meaning. He shares many practical tools that can help us become our best self. A few key topics include:Shifting from the pursuit of more to the pursuit of meaning How to become the master instead of being the victim The mindset of innovation and how to break through your creative limitationsHow to open the door of possibilities and live your most authentic lifeWho will thrive in the future of work I hope you receive as much value from this conversation as I did.Connect with Yves DoucetWebsite | https://www.yvesdoucet.com/ Facebook | @Yves DoucetInstagram | @yves_doucetConnect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/stumurraypodcast/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

Are you interested in having deeper personal relationships and being in a high-functioning and vibrant workplace? Who isn't? In this episode I dive deep with Kaitie Brinston, founder of Culture Academy Coaching, about how we can lean into our values, cultivate the courage to be vulnerable, and live our most authentic lives. A few key topics include:The importance of workplace culture in the success of an organizationRaising children with solid values and the power of leading by exampleCommanding authority from fear as opposed to from respectThe power of vulnerabilityI hope you enjoy! Connect with Kaitie BrinstonLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitie-brinston-42b03656/ Connect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/stumurraypodcast/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

When you meet certain people in your life, it’s not always clear what role they will play. My guests Matt Thompson and Bradley Daye  are two of those people. We met over a decade ago playing football at Mount Allison University. We’ve all gone through some massive shifts over those years and throughout that time we have only grown more aligned in how we want to show up in the world. They have become lifelong brothers and will forever inspire me to be a better human. In this episode we discuss:Purpose driven business/organizationsCreating spaces where people can thriveThe importance of leading by exampleWhat true masculine leadership looks like And so much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Connect with Matt and BradleyWebsite | www.p4g.ca Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/placemaking4g/ Instagram | @placemaking4gConnect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/stumurraypodcast/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

Are you willing to risk being considered crazy to become who you actually are? Andre Boulard has visited some dark places and has emerged on the other side with some amazing lessons. He’s learned to let go of what others expect him to be and is more authentically himself than ever. With everything he does, it is clear he does it from the heart and wants to share his unique gifts with the world. Being of service is what keeps him going! A few key topics we discuss include:Tapping into creative expression as a means of overcoming depression and suicidal thoughtsFinding a balance between belonging and authentic self-expressionThe value of healthy relationships and supportive communityBeing of service as a means of healingI hope you enjoy!Connect with Andre BoulardWebsite | https://www.andreboulardart.com/Facebook | @Andre BoulardConnect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

There are people in our lives who really light us up and offer us a sense of deep connection and inspiration. Katlin Doyle is one of those humans for me. Ever since meeting her, I have been so moved by how she shows up. She is truly a devotee of the sacred, of the living cycles of life, and of the beauty in all. Katlin has a special ability of weaving her unique gifts into authentic, heart-opening experiences for humans, from cacao ceremonies, women's circles, ecstatic dance events, musical performances, and so much more. A few key topics from this episode include:Following the path of our own heart and living an authentic lifeLearning to listen to and trust the whisper, even amongst the noiseNavigating conflict in a healthy, open-hearted, and constructive wayHealing the inner child and tapping into the wisdom of our ancestorsThere’s tons of juicy nuggets of wisdom in this conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Connect with Katlin DoyleWebsite | https://www.katlindoyle.com/ Facebook | @Katlin DoyleInstagram | @katlinanndoyleConnect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/stumurraypodcast/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

What are your thoughts on the value of recreation and leisure and their impact on human development? In this episode I chat with Moni Lowen, the Executive Director with Recreation Opportunities for Children (ROC) Eastman. She has several decades experience reducing barriers to recreation opportunities for children. Moni is helping children have a chance to experience the benefits of meaningful recreation and, in doing so, foster happier lives and healthier communities. A few key topics include:The value of recreation and leisure in life qualityThe barriers to access of recreation and leisureTreating the root rather than the symptom - getting off the endless treadmill of sickness and mental healthHow to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue in care-giving jobs (like social worker, teacher, etc.)I hope you enjoy! Connect with Moni LowenWebsite | roceastman.caFacebook | @ROCEastmanInstagram | roc_eastmanConnect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/stumurraypodcast/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

Do you ever feel helplessly caught up in the rat race? Do you ever wonder how you can get off the fast-paced treadmill? If so, this conversation is a MUST listen. My guest, Macy Miller, designed and built her family’s tiny home in 2011. Her now iconic tiny house has been featured in Time and Dwell Magazine. She’s influenced countless tiny house enthusiasts around the world. In this episode we dive deep into:Tiny home living (~200 sq ft) with husband, two children, two cats and a dog! Her family’s homeschooling journey; an honest exploration of a counter cultural movementAmazing insights on navigating technology use with childrenThe importance of decentralization in empowering communityI learned so much from this episode and left feeling super inspired. I’m already planning to do part 2 with her to learn more about her family’s inspiring lifestyle. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Connect with Macy MillerWebsite | Minimotives.comEmail | [email protected] | @whatifworkshopIdaho Connect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/stumurraypodcast/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

Have you felt overwhelmed with the growing number of people who are ending up on our streets? Do you envision a more equitable society where homelessness is never inevitable, inescapable, or a way of life?I sure have. Often.In this episode I have an honest and confronting dialogue about homelessness with my friend Charlie Burrell, founder of The Humanity Project. Charlie believes a community can ignite social change and improve the everyday lives of our fellow human beings. Their organization’s objectives have been achieved by ensuring 100% of donated resources are put directly back into the community. They have fed over 500,000 people since 2014 and continue to expand their positive impact - all without a cent from the government. In this episode we go DEEP. A few key topics include: The inception of The Humanity Project Getting to the root of homelessness, mental health and addictionThe fragility of our existing systems - it can happen to anyoneCreating social structures and support systems that catch people who fall through the cracksThe challenges of working with government on addressing the root of homelessnessIf you want to live in a vibrant community, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, this conversation is a MUST listen.Connect with Charlie BurrellWebsite | thehumanityproject.caFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheHumanityProjectCanadaInstagram | @The.Humanity.ProjectConnect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/stumurraypodcast/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast Follow & Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast https://followthepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast Rate & Review the Stu Murray Podcasthttps://lovethepodcast.com/stumurraypodcast 

What does having an entrepreneurial mindset mean to you? How do you bring creativity into your days? In this episode, Sally Ng and I dive into personal development and entrepreneurial mindset. Sally shares some amazing tips for anyone looking to level up their impact. A few key topics include: How to create a board of mentors, who can help you navigate the challenging decisions and scary unknowns How we can build trust in relationships and shift from surficial transaction to a deeper relational way of connecting with one anotherWhy it’s important we own our mistakes and celebrate our differencesSally shared some great advice that I will be putting into my own practice. I hope it serves you, too! Connect with Sally NgWebsite | http://www.thetripleeffect.comFacebook | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallycng/Instagram | @sallycngConnect with StuWebsite | https://www.stumurray.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stumurraypodcast/ Facebook | https://www.facebook/stumurraypodcast TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@stumurraypodcast  Subscribe to the Stu Murray Podcast Apple | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stu-murray-podcast/id1607141920 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hojdvr8ObLe1EetndW1PO?si=0be912e301b34838 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/StuMurrayPodcast