Welcome To The Winners Circle

On episode 192 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews David Quangvan (IG: @davidquangvan) a father, fighter, Team Hydra Mixed Martial Arts coach (IG: @hydra.wpg), welder and Christian. He’s final professional MMA bout will be on the CFC 10: Aftershock main card at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Saturday, November 14, 2026.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- growing up in an abusive home, childhood trauma- coming to Christ during COVID-19 pandemic- how he prays- the importance of gratitude - what he loves about his personal world right now- the seasons of life and friendships- adopting a mindset that everything in life is happening for you rather than to you - the trap of a victim mentality - living in the present- how losing his mom profoundly changed him- how living a Christian life has been so uplifting for him- home schooling his children - the origin story of his martial arts journey - how his mentality of training in MMA has evolved since when he first began- becoming a coach and what he’s learnt from this new journey- his wish for people he trains at Hydra MMA- speaking his mind when he sees something isn’t right - what he’s learnt about fear - the power of Jiu-Jitsu being for children’s self-defence - sharing his testimonial- the importance of surrounding yourself with right the friends and community- becoming a welder - finding your true calling - his greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far- planting seeds of Christianity out of love I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 191 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Antonio Lennert (IG: @antoniolennert) a coach and entrepreneur. Profound loss returned him to his truest self. He now helps leaders find and lead from a place that is theirs with The Ride In (www.theridein.com).Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- his experience taking a 200-hr YTT at Nosara Yoga Institute training 10 years ago- what he loves about his life right now - his personal mission - founding The Ride In, his leadership coaching business- his origin story to now- what he’s learnt about letting go- navigating the lost of his husband Lucas - the various stages of grief - finding himself face down in the arena, getting up- his foundational self-care tools - the importance of community- journey with therapy- ayahuasca medicine- Surf the Greats- finding one’s purpose - self-awareness- the power of meditation - how his relationship with fear evolved- strategies re: dealing with resistance - creating space for new things - his most impactful mentors/helpers - what love mean to him - how to be of best of service to others - his greatest life lesson learnt thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 190 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Matt Hobar (IG: @crowbarhobar) a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC’s bantamweight division. A professional fighter since 2011, he’s a former Legacy Fighting Championship bantamweight champion. Now a high school teacher, wrestling coach and musician, he’s most recently founded Gladiator Peptides (www.gladiatorlabsusa.com).Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his personal world - the origin story of his martial arts journey - advice for young people wanting like to become a professional fighter- major lessons learnt from wrestling and MMA that he’s applied to his life - his relationship with fear- fulfilling his dream of becoming a UFC fighter- how injuries set him back- making the decision to retire- transition to a new career- advice from someone who’s in job they hate - his belief in Jesus and the importance of his Faith- founding Gladiator Research Labs- what are peptides - his passionate for music - the fundamentals of his self-care practice - importance of mediation- what “winning” means to him- how his life has changed since he became a father - notable mentors that have most positively influenced him- what he’s learnt about being of service to others - his biggest challenge on his journey to now and how he overcame it- what love means to him - his greatest life lesson learnt thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 189 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Afshin Javid (www.afshinjavid.com; IG: @afshinjavid1), a devoted Muslim turned Christian missionary, who transitioned from the Iranian Basij after experiencing a life-altering encounter with Jesus Christ in a Malaysian prison, reshaping his destiny and purpose. He’s written a memoir called "As Easy As Drinking Water”, which recounts his incredible journey. He now leads the Cyrus Call Ministry, whose mission is to minister to people from all nations.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his world right now - his mission- how he’s currently serving - how does one find his/her calling- overcoming adversity- how law will never change you, but love will- what love means to him- sanctifying our identity- how he defines family- foundational pieces to making one’s family- what he’s learnt about fear- the importance of loving one another - notable mentors and helpers who’ve inspired him on his path- his relationship advice- greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far- surrounding yourself with good companyI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 188 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Filipe Machado, Steiger International’s North America Regional Director (www.steiger.org; IG: @steigerinternational). Today, Steiger is active in over 272 cities around the world — throughout Europe, Ukraine, Eurasia, South America, and the United States — seeking to boldly and relevantly share Jesus with young people who would not normally walk into a church.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- ?I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang: @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 187 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Lautaro Churuvija, Steiger International’s (www.steiger.org; IG: @steigerinternational) Church Engagement Officer who almost 4 years ago left a lucrative six-figure business career to pursue his love for Jesus Christ as a full-time missionary. Today, Steiger is active in over 272 cities around the world — throughout Europe, Ukraine, Eurasia, South America, and the United States — seeking to boldly and relevantly share Jesus with young people who would not normally walk into a church.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his personal world now- his dream for his daughter- when did his journey for Truth began- what is most true for him today- what God has done for him- what got him to pick up the Bible and read it for the 1st time when he was 27 years old- common barriers that keep people from opening their hearts to Christianity- how he got involved with Steiger International, and how his role with the organization has expanded- his decision to leave his successful corporate job- starting his new job as a missionary for Jesus- his anchor verse of Mark 8:34 (NIV) which states: "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me'"- advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must- suggestions for people interested in learning more about Jesus and whom are questioning if he’s real- his personal relationship with fear on his journey- what he’s learnt about Love- laying down one's own needs for others- the importance of humility and surrender- how no situation, person, or mistake is beyond God’s ability to redeem, restore, and forgive, regardless of how far gone they may seemI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 186 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Jessica Ryan (www.jessicaryanyoga.com; IG: @jessicaryanyoga) a Yoga teacher who since 2010 has taught thousands of classes all over North America. In addition to having completed over 1,500 hours of Yoga specific training, she’s attained her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree and became a certified Athletic Therapist in 2016. Most recently, her passion for healing and movement led her to co-founding Rogue Vinyasa (www.roguevinyasa.com; IG: @roguevinyasa), Winnipeg’s newest yoga studio, this past Spring.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what she loves about her personal world right now - origin story of her Yoga journey- what inspired her to do her first Yoga teacher training- pursuing her kinesiology degree- living Yoga beyond the mat- hyper-mobility amongst yogis - key mentors that’ve positively influenced her- what meditation means to her - the importance of community- how all athletes can benefit from Yoga - most common Yoga injuries - her bicycle accident- recovering from a traumatic brain injury - Love Your Brain initiative- foundations to her personal self-care - how the pandemic affected her- what inspired to co-found Rogue Vinyassa - overcoming fear- dealing with opening delays - why Matt and her work so well together - her vision for Rogue Vinyasa- learning from failures- what she’s currently learning- what she’s currently unlearning- greatest life lesson she learnt on her path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 185 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Matt Coppens (IG: @coppens31) a Yoga student and instructor who’s been fortunate to travel around the world pursuing his passion for Yoga. This Spring, after 10 years of being involved in all aspects of running a Yoga studio - from teaching to management, he and his best friend co-founded Rogue Vinyasa (www.roguevinyasa.com; IG: @roguevinyasa) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he continues to share his love for this amazing practice. Before Yoga, he completed a degree in Massage Therapy, as well as over 20 years working in customer service. He’s also a DJ known as COPPENS.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his personal world right now- how he was introduced to Yoga- one thing he can guarantee someone that tries Yoga for the first time- key mentors that have inspired him on his path- the importance of community - his vision at Rogue Vinyasa - becoming a Yoga teacher- co-founding his own Yoga studio- his relationship with fear- advice for someone stuck at crossroad of should and must- finding one’s purpose - the fundamentals of his personal self-care - what he’s currently learning - what he’s currently unlearning - the meaning of “winning” to him- lessons learnt from challenges on his journey - his advice for someone currently facing a challenge- being appreciative - the importance of communication- greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 184 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Ilya Vaslavskiy (www.yogawithilya.com; IG: @yogawithilya) a certified yoga teacher with over 10 years of experience and centre director of Yoga Public 2.0 (www.yogapublic.ca; IG: @yogapublic2.0) in Winnipeg, Manitoba.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his personal world now - is mission at Yoga Public 2.0- his personal mission that guides him in all that he does- how he got into Yoga- the foundations of his self-care- importance of community in his life- becoming a Yoga teacher- what makes a good yoga teacher- how his love for Yoga transition into a full-time career - what he learnt from teaching seniors - finding courage to go all in on your dream- how to find purpose in your life - The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali- Energetic Koshas, the five layers of your being- notable mentors that greatly influenced him- learning yin and restorative Yoga- Meridian Yoga, a practice that integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to Qi- greatest life lesson learnt thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 183 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Carl J. Berryman (IG: @carljberryman) a fitness trainer and health & wellness coach with nearly 2 decades of experience, currently leading others out of Yoga Public 2.0 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His latest Fit But Still F*cked manual, as well as his Fit But Still F*cked training cards, are available at Yoga Public and soon online as well.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- how the pandemic affected him as a personal trainer - strategies he’s learnt as a coach and as a human to deal with life’s uncertainty - the foundational elements of his well-being (mind, body, spirit)- failure being an inevitable part of one’s journey - his mental health struggles- discussion of a recent setback and how he overcame it - ways to support someone in the midst of a struggle- the tools he uses to deal with wavering emotions- dealing with suicidal thoughts- his process of creating his Fit But Still F*cked manual, designed to take you from inspirational to implementation - the importance of writing and journaling- safeguards he’s put in place to deal with the ebbs and flows of life- how his interest in health & well and self-development began - key takeaways he’s learnt in his last 25 years delving deep into total human optimization- what Love means to him- how his vision of becoming a full-time personal trainer came to be- the one commonality he sees amongst all the people he coaches - stepping into the arena and facing fear - what “winning” means to him - his journey with God - what being of service means to him- why is community is so important to him- his advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must- the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 182 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Michael O'Malley (www.nothingperfume.com; IG: @nothingperfume) the founder of La Parfumerie in Winnipeg, Manitoba where since 1993, he's specialized in the custom blending of natural perfumes. Using only the highest quality perfume and essential oils, he's created personal scents for thousands of Winnipeggers and visitors from around the world. His line of perfumes, known as Nothing Perfume, has expanded to include 28 perfumes available in hand crafted pendants, bottle, candles, and body mists, that are sold in over 400 stores throughout North America & Europe.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what inspired him to start La Parfumerie - being an educator - strategies for dealing with transition- having no doubts - a discussion about fear and failures - scents and perfumes- the power of one's breath - the difference between the products he creates and mass market commercial products - feedback from customers - how supporting spiritual evolution is a sacrament - his spiritual journey - the commonality amongst his customers- importance of communication- what he's learnt about death - why the name “Nothing Perfume”- processing grief- key teachers, mentors and allies that have influence him- how to be best of service to others - what is Love - the absolute and infinite- his advice for people stuck at the crossroad of should and must - greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 181 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Nicole Haverda (www.havshavshavs.com; IG: @havshavshavs, @havsnrgy) an experienced performing artist known as HAVS, who’s also a Yoga teacher, sound healer and a Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master. The founder of HAVSnrgy, she combines embodiment practices such as Yoga, sound healing, reiki, meditation, and energy psychology to help individuals regulate their nervous systems and elevate their lives. Her latest EP Art of Floating is available for streaming everywhere.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what she loves about her present world- her overarching mission - growing up around music- why she began practicing Yoga- the evolution of her Yoga practice- becoming a Yoga teacher- her musical journey- not taking things so seriously- enjoying what is- notable people who’ve left a positive impact on her- being of service- the foundations of her self-care- wins she’s most proud of- what “winning” means to her- what she’s currently unlearning- dealing with misalignment - getting clear with one’s life vision- what she’s learnt about ego- the power of the nervous system- hardest thing she’s had to do - what is reiki- her advice for people stuck at the crossroads of should and must- devotion vs. commitment- her greatest life lesson learnt thus far- what gives her faith I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 180 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews John Wolf (www.coachjohnwolf.com; IG: @coachjohnwolf) former Chief Fitness Officer of Onnit, where for almost a decade he designed the Onnit Certification System and taught it to thousands of coaches, opened the world-class Onnit Gym in Austin, produced and coached the Onnit 6 digital home fitness programs, and led the 20,000+ member Onnit Tribe Community. He’s onto the next chapter of his journey and has recently created The Wolf Pack Collective that includes a free community, a soon-to-be launched mobile app and 1-on-1 coaching programs.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he’s been doing since our last podcast together almost 5 years ago - leaving Onnit and what’s next- rebuilding one’s identity - finding purpose - creating the Wolf Pack Collective- the power of community - building relationship in person versus online- the importance of humility- learning from life’s challenges and setbacks - how we often need to experience similar failures more than once in order to get at the root of our problem- healing our wounds- what he learnt from the unexpected death of his brother- remembering the power of choice- making good decisions - finding support in community and others whom you align with- his advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must- finding clarity regarding one’s purpose- what has been the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 179 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Niki Trosky (www.nikitrosky.com; IG: @nikitrosky) a mother, mentor, Yoga teacher, sound healer, curiosity junky, shit disturber and author. Her debut memoir LOVE LIFE, a story of self exploration through sacred teachings, solitude and sex is available on Amazon now.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what she loves about her personal world right now - leaving Winnipeg 7 years ago to go live in Careyes, Mexico- what she’s learnt about fear - being courageous - having Faith - listen to one’s intuition - death of her mentor, separation from her partner, and other challenges overcome- the importance of her morning ritual- what she’s learnt about resistance- freedom, being free- dealing with grief - feeding creation - from an era of forgetting to an era of remembering - how to express our individual separateness, sovereignty and free will- her son Fox- what she’s learnt about love - greatest life lesson learnt on the her path thus far- her advice to someone stuck at crossroads of should and mustI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 178 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Andrew Misle (www.andrewmisleyoga.com; IG: @andrew_misle) an international renowned Yoga teacher, filmmaker, father, motorcyclist and world traveler.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his world right now - his personal mission that guides him - what Faith means to him- his origin story to Yoga- how his practice has evolved- growing up without a father - becoming a parent - what lessons he wants to teach his kids - how he met his partner- impactful mentors that helped him along his journey- what winning means to him - pilgrimage- ayahuasca ceremonies he attended- breath-work and pranayama- Yoga philosophy- what he’s currently studying - working in the film industry- his relationship with fear- advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must- what he’s learnt from his challenges- greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 177 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews J. Brown (www.jbrownyoga.com; IG: @jbrownyoga) On today’s episode, I interview an internationally renowned Yoga teacher and writer leading the way in the slow Yoga revolution, advocating for more intimate, breath-centered, therapeutic Yoga practices seeking to change the dialogue and direction of Yoga practice in the West. He’s also the host of the J. Brown Yoga Talks podcast, which he’s been hosting for the past near decade and has recorded almost 500 episodes.  In Fall 2024, he opened the Birdhouse Yoga Centre in Easton, Pennsylvania.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his personal world - his personal mission that guides him- what God means to him - his current understanding of Jesus’ truth- why he feels there is so much resistance to Jesus and God in the Yoga world - what he’s seen happening to Yoga - living in a time of attention economy where Yoga is almost an intervention - steering your ship- the influence of AI and social media on everyone- his understanding of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - how the attitudes of sutra 1.33 are a lifelong practice- sutras 2.46, 2.47, and 2.48 which explore the concept of asana and its role in Yoga practice- the next generation of Yoga teachers- his personal Yoga practice- sacred texts that have helped him on his journey- his ongoing education- the common thread amongst all his guests on his J. Brown Yoga Talks podcast- his greatest life lesson learnt until now I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 176 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Michelle Thielen (www.michellethielen.com; IG: @michelle.thielen) a keynote speaker, yoga therapist, author of Stretching Your Faith and Exit Wilderness, and founder of YogaFaith (www.yogafaith.org; IG: @yogafaith), as well as the Christian Yoga Association (www.christianyogaassociation.org; IG: @christianyogaassociation). She’s been teaching somatic movement through dance and yoga for over 25 years and passionate about helping the world live a life of purpose.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what she loves about her world right now - getting lost and then re-finding herself- Jesus, King of Kings- how Faith helped her climb out of depression and a suicide attempt - for advice for someone struggling with their mental health- staying connected to your support systems - how to help loved ones struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts and/or mental health struggles- what she’s learnt about grief - founding YogaFaith- the origin story of her Yoga journey- what is her mission - why some Christians belief Yoga is satanic and her counter-argument to this falsity - discussion about Yoga philosophy - meditation- how we’re all seeking the same thing - finding one’s bliss- what helps her push past fear- why she feels Yoga is a tool to that can benefit all human beings- parallel between the 10 commandments and eight limbs of yoga- notable mentors and helpers that have helped her on her path- bringing Yoga to Christians- her greatest life lesson learnt on her path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 175 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Valery Petrich (IG: @valery.petrich) a mentor, businesswoman and senior Yoga teacher who’s been teaching Yoga since 1980, after taking her first yoga class in 1975. She is the also founder of the Yoga Studio of Calgary (www.theyogastudiocalgary.com; IG: @theyogastudiocalgary) and The Yoga Studio College of Canada (www.yogastudiocollege.com; IG: @yogastudiocollegeofcanada) through which she’s trained over 1000 Yoga teachers who are spread out all over Canada teaching successfully and adding to the quality of people's lives. Her book ‘OM Canada: An Intimate Glimpse at Yoga’s Firsts’ is a celebration of Yoga's history in Canada and available everywhere books are sold.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what she loves about her personal world right now- why Yoga works- the future of Yoga- the origins of her Yoga journey- learning from B.K.S. Iyengar- perseverance- teachers who’ve positively influenced her - her book ‘Om Canada: An Intimate Glimpse at Yoga's Firsts’ and what inspired her to write it- the commonality amongst the 60 people she profiled in her book- advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must- Ishvara Pranidhana- what she’s learnt about God - how she’d explain Yoga to someone who doesn’t know anything about Yoga- from her experience, what makes a good student- as a teacher, how to ensure students keep coming to your class- creating community- her ideal vision for Yoga in Canada - explaining samadhi - what she’s learnt about love- the importance of service- the foundations of her self-care - how her Yoga practice looks like today- keys to her longevity in Yoga- what’s most true for her- journaling and writing- her vision to make a documentary about early Yoga in Canada- greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus far - teachings she’d most recommend- what do we do with the darkness that creates instability in our world I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 174 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Helen Maupin (www.righttojoy.com) a transformational coach, author, speaker, organization design consultant and Yoga teacher.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- the origins of her Yoga journey- why Yoga works- self-realization- how her Yoga practice has evolved over the past 26 years - meditation & breath-work- the evolution of her Faith- explaining the energetic body- global fear- the yamas and niyamas- re-finding the sense of adventure we had as children- advice for someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must- letting go and trusting the process- impulsivity - what she’s learnt about intuition - creating a 32-week transformational writing program- her spiritual practice - distinguishing between Truth versus truth programmed in you - an acknowledgment of some of her mentors and what she’e learnt from them- asking oneself what brings you joy- becoming an explorer - basing decisions on what you value- the goal of her Yoga teaching - her mission with her books - discussing Yoga philosophy - how we find and cultivate community- her greatest life lesson learnt on her path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 173 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Barbara Courtille(www.barbaracourtille.com; IG: @barbara_courtille_yoga) a Yoga Educator, Writer, Artist and author of the books "Philosophy on the Mat," and "Buddhism for Yogis". Since her yoga journey began in the late 1980s, she’s been a Yoga teacher and Yoga trainer, and mentor to many. She supports Yoga teachers through her weekly Yoga Teachers Blog and continues to deepen her spiritual connection through her art, study and practice.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what she loves about her personal world- cultivating freedom - sound healing and Shervin Boloorian- her personal mission that guides her in all that she does- early spiritual inquisitiveness and self-inquiry- art being her favorite thing- tantric Yoga- the origin story of her Yoga journey - becoming a Yoga teacher - incorporating the yamas and niyamas in her daily life- the importance of meditation- Ishvara Pranidhana- the five koshas (or sheaths), energetic layers that veil the true Self- heeding the inner call to step outside one’s comfort zone - becoming an author - following our bliss- understanding the subtle body - her favourite pranayama breath techniques- overcoming fear - buddhism- how buddhism philosophy can benefit yogis- future books she plans on writing- being of service - an acknowledgment of some of her mentors - her biggest challenge and how she overcame it - what she’s learned about love - her greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 172 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews RJ Padua (IG: @rj_padua) a husband, father, coach, fitness motivator and founder of Fit Club Winnipeg (www.fitclub.fit).Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his personal world- a discussion about his Faith - what it means to be a “winner”- being a man of service- the importance of community - Fit Club’s strong community- what his gym members have in common - optimal nutrition - what he wants for his clients - his personal mission - acknowledging people who’ve inspired him on his journey - Fit Club’s origin story- the various challenges he’s had to overcome- his relationship with fear and how it’s evolved- the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com🎥 Episode filmed & edited by Jerome Santome (IG: @jeromesantomefilms).

On episode 171 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Shaun Zimmer (IG: @shaunjzimmer) public speaker and freedom fighter who once suffered from many addictions, depression, low self-esteem, and a long list of sell-sabotaging behaviors. Rising past it all, he's now on a mission to share what he's learnt on his journey. Now, he's helping people break free from the barriers holding them back, take charge of their lives, and enjoy each moment life brings.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his world right now - his personal mission that guides him in all that he does- Creator coming into his life 6 years ago- his relationship with God- being sober- how marijuana was no longer serving him- the power of unity- finding purpose during the pandemic- being of service- building community- his journey to scripture- an acknowledgement of some of his mentors- in process of letting go of the mind- the importance of forgiveness- what love means to him- his advise to someone stuck at crossroads of should vs. must - fully surrendering- free will- his greatest life lesson learnt thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 170 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Eoin Finn (IG: @theblissologist) an internationally renowned Yoga teacher and founder of Blissology (IG: @blissology) a movement connecting Yoga, nature & community into transformational experiences that uplift the heart. He’s also the creator of Blissology on Demand, an online Yoga, meditation and functional movement platform. Most recently, he’s published the groundbreaking new book, Yoga Optimized, which is available on www.blissology.com, Amazon and select retail outlets worldwide.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what is most true and present for him right now in his world- surrendering to a Higher power- his new book ‘Yoga Optimized’- future books and projects - how Yoga is a feeling not just a shape - the risk of hypermobile Yoga practitioners exploiting their natural flexibility and destabilizing their joints- myofascial tuning- cultivating inner awareness- how Yoga practitioners need to be educating themselves- minimizing injury risks- his Yoga lineage- what is he’s currently studying - blending soulful science with Yogic wisdom- how his personal Yoga practice has evolved over the past decades- his why behind Blissology Yoga - complementing his Yoga practice with regular meditation, cardio and strength training   - his DUO method which increases stretch, stability and space in every pose- non-duality through Yoga - the vision behind his new book I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 169 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Todd Kowalski (www.propagandhi.com; IG: @toddkowalski_art, @propagandhi_official) a Canadian bassistand singer, currently a member of hardcore punk band Propagandhi. Along with his band, he lives a vegan lifestyle and supports animal rights. A lover of art, whether that be drawing, painting and music, he’s also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt making the most out of my life while it's still here.Here are some of the subjects we touched on:- what he loves about his personal world right now - upcoming 2025 European tour with his band Propagandhi- his personal mission- his origin story of a career in music - advise for people wanting to be a full-time professional musician - obstacles he’s had to overcome on his path - the importance of practicing one’s craft- his journey as a singer- what “winning” means to him - his love of art and being an artist - the beginning and evolution of his martial arts journey - key learnings from decades of practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu- how he now regularly practices Muay Thai- accomplishments he’s most proud of- his vegan lifestyle- being an animal rights activist - his cats- conquering fear- advice to someone stuck at crossroads of should vs. must- what he’s learnt about failure - an acknowledgement of some of his mentors - new things he’s learning - letting go of inhibitions - what he’s learnt about resistance - greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus farI hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwcDerek Pang - @pangyogahttps://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 168 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Drew Weatherhead (www.drewjitsuonline.com; IG: @drew.weatherhead, @drew.w.author) a father, best selling author, BJJ Black Belt, coach, creator of the leader in Jiu-Jitsu entertainment Because Jiu-Jitsu (IG: @because_jitsu), and host of The Social Disorder Podcast (IG: @social_disorder_podcast). Join his Jiu-Jitsu Forum on Skool, the fastest-growing worldwide online BJJ community!  Here are some of the subjects we touched on: what he love about his personal world right now  his personal mission  losing his Faith and finding it again  trusting the process  what he tries to teach his kids his 3 pillars - science, philosophy, theology  finding balance how to best be of service to others taking risks advice for people stuck at the crossroads of should and must  his foundational self-care practices how he stays active  a discussion about psychedelic his relationship with fear  acknowledging some of his mentors what drove him to create The Social Disorder Podcast answering the question “who am I?” grabbing the reigns of resistance greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram:  WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 167 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Jason Rogers (www.yogachiro.com; IG: @yogachiro) a doctor of Chiropractor based in Denver, Colorado who teaches people how to move and heal. He’s also RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, anatomy training leader, USPTA tennis pro, physio and dry needling practitioner. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his world right now - personal mission - his passion for chiropractic - dealing with injuries - hyper mobility and Yoga practitioners - physiological risks of being naturally flexible - origin story of becoming chiropractor - Yoga becoming a part of his journey - how his Yoga education & training complements his chiropractic practice - why Yogis also need chiropractor care - strength training - what is causing most people’s chronic pain and spine problems - common misconceptions people have about chiropractors - chiropractic as preventative medicine - the different types of chiropractors - warning signs that spine needs a chiropractor - discussion about chakras - the optimal diet - carbohydrate intake - his self-care fundamentals - acknowledging mentors and helpers - what he’s learnt about goal setting - doing things that lights you up - having courage to follow your heart - greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 166 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Sky King (www.skykingpodcast.com; IG: @iamskyking; X: @consumersky) a podcaster and entrepreneur obsessed with business models of media, propaganda and art. He’s the founder of Modern Stoa (modernstoa.co), a podcast advertising agency who works with top podcasters including Chris Williamson, Aubrey Marcus, Kyle Kingsbury and JP Sears. He’s also the host of Sky King’s Mental Playground available on Supercast and all other major podcast platforms. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - biggest “aha” moment he’s had in his first five months as a father - vision for his daughter - activities he’s currently in love with - being a visionary - his relationship with fear - quitting a career pharmaceuticals to pursue his Win - his relationship with his wife - duality vs. non-duality - what brings him to inner peace, stillness and deep presence - strategies he implements to use technology for his advantage, rather than it using him - how he sets and manifests his goals - founding Modern Stoa - the power of podcasts - what faith means to him - his experience with psychedelics - what holds people back from pursuing their Win - his podcast ‘Sky King’s Mental Playground’ - highest vision for his podcast - key lessons learnt from mentors - the biggest challenge he’s had to overcome - advise for people experiencing mental health issues - the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 165 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Adam Meredith (IG: @adammeredith_) an entrepreneur, Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former professional MMA fighter, health & fitness coach, podcast host of the Outside Perspective podcast and founder/CEO of Imposed Will (www.ImposedWill.com; IG: @ImposedWill), a St. Louis-based high performance lifestyle brand founded on the belief that achieving anything in life starts with your mind. Their mission is to help regular people become their best, mentally and physically. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he love about his personal world right now - his mission - what does “winning” means to him - origin story of Imposed Will - what he’s learnt as a coach - the highs and lows of life - his learnings from hosting 247 episodes of his Outside Perspective podcast - making fear an ally - advice to someone at the crossroads of should and must - an acknowledgement of some of his mentors - the common thread he can see in every entrepreneurial mentor of his - his biggest challenge - the foundations of his self-care - greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 164 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Madeleine Roger (www.madeleineroger.com; IG: @madeleineroger) a singer-songwriter and daydreamer who’s latest album Nerve has just recently been released and is now available everywhere including Spotify and Apple Music. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her personal world right now - how she identifies her mission with her music - the process of writing her lyrics - her relationship with sharing and how it’s evolved - overcoming fear - what does “winning” means to her - her origin story of becoming a singer/songwriter - her musical influences in the past and present - the commonality amongst her favourite songwriters - an acknowledgement of some of her mentors and major takeaways learnt from them - advice to someone at the crossroads of should and must - the biggest challenge she’s had to overcome - her self-care fundamentals - what her journaling practice looks like - discussion of her wins she’s most proud of - the theme of her latest album Nerve - what she’s learnt about heartbreak - how her album Nerve differs from her first album Cottonwood - future albums - resistance and how she overcomes it - her greatest life lesson learnt on her path thus far Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 163 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Alec Vishal Rouben (http://www.aleclovelifeyoga.com; IG: @aleclovelifeyoga; @mtf.alec) a Yogi, Yoga teacher, networker, catalyst connector, entrepreneur and former host of the Yoga Revealed podcast. He’s currently focused on helping others create their dream life through residual income where he’s helped 8,000+ Souls by teaching them how he’s built a $5,000+/month credit card business. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his world right now - overcoming resistance - how to reconcile living a spiritual life and being financial abundance - the shifts he’s made this past year that have helped him make quantum leaps - an overview of his credit card business - navigating the new world of technology and AI to his benefit - the importance of having multiple income streams - the takeaways he’s learnt from his Yoga journey - transcending duality - what’s going right in Yoga world and what can be improved - the different types of Yoga students - which Yoga sutra is most alive for him now - Yoga philosophy - being attuned - what his meditation practice looks like - mantra meditation - key takeaways learnt hosting his Yoga Revealed podcast - his favorite guests on his podcasts - Yoga festivals - alignment with his teacher Eddie Modestini - an acknowledgement of some of his mentors - Sacred Sons - what his fiancé Annie has taught him - the foundations to their relationship - Love - learnings about death and grief after losing his best friend - his nutrition recommendations - cleansing one’s body - greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far - how he’s made fear an ally I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 162 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Vanessa Soul (IG: @sacred__soul____) a purpose decoder and purpose coach who uses a powerful formula that blends Astrology, Human Design, Gene Keys, and Numerology to help her clients discover the most potent details of their life's purpose. She’s also a podcast host and her Power & Purpose Podcast is available on all podcast platforms where you can join her for conversations around healing & expansion for the New Earth & New Paradigm. Her mastery is in IFS Therapy, Human Design, Astrology & Intuitive Work, which allows her to deeply support aspiring conscious leaders & spiritual entrepreneurs into an expanded life purpose. She holds a B.A in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Government & Public Policy from Pepperdine University. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: what she loves about her personal world now her personal mission that guides her in all the work she does   astrology as a tool Human Design overview  being a Generator  discovering one’s purpose where to start with Gene Keys life path number and numerology  1. What is your Professional persona 2.how to assess unlimited resources and rewards how to get into a flow state  uncovering your highest potential  releasing societal conditioning  taking the most aligned action  the power of choice energy of the cosmos effect on us how she got to where she is now  emotional mental healing looked like  dissociation and how she pulled herself out of it  her advice to someone stuck at crossroads should and must overcoming fear  acknowledging some of her key mentors and helpers  what she’s learnt about love  greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus far compassion being the antidote to shame  I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram:  WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 161 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Donavan Friesen a community leader, husband, father of 4 and lead pastor at Anchor Point Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba (www.youranchorpoint.com; IG: @youranchorpoint). Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - the work he’s involved with - God - Anchor Point Church - community - personal mission that guides him - his relationship with fear - stepping outside one’s comfort zone - the fear of failing - what winning means to him - humility, love, faith - positively influencing others - how he became who he is - whether he has ever questioned his faith - advise to someone questioning their faith - what he’s learnt about balancing heart and mind - his journey to become pastor - the crossroads of should and must - importance of service - how to be best of service - his greatest life lesson learnt on his part this far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 159 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Jason Tyler McLean (www.jasontylermclean.com; IG: @jasontylermclean) an author, speaker, educator and self-proclaimed nature nerd sharing ways to improve one’s mental health. A suicide attempt survivor, he lives with Mental Illness and has made it his purpose to share his story to help empower others who are amid struggle with Mental Health issues. His book One Drop of Water, which details his journey living with multiple mental illnesses throughout his lifetime, is now available online on Amazon. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he love about his personal world right now - discussed his work with Roots & Wings Therapeutic Services - his mission that guides him in all that he does - his failed suicide attempt in 2019 at age 47 - why did he not ask for help - how he viewed life and people differently then - how he worked to change his life - warning signs of someone wanting to take their life - the difference between suicidal ideation and suicidal intent - his advise for someone experiencing suicidal thoughts - his foundational mental, emotional, physical and spiritual tools he uses to attend to his well being today - how his first book One Drop Of Water positively changed his life and many other people’s lives - the importance of discipline and how it creates momentum - his transformation triangle of discipline, self-respect and self-love - resources for people thinking about suicide I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! If you are in Canada or USA and you’re in crisis or worried about someone who is, you can call or text 9-8-8, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find help internationally using this link: https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 160 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Jason Tyler McLean (www.jasontylermclean.com; IG: @jasontylermclean) an author, speaker, educator and self-proclaimed nature nerd sharing ways to improve one’s mental health. A suicide attempt survivor, he lives with mental illness and has made it his purpose to share his story to help empower others who are amid struggle with mental health issues. His book One Drop of Water, which details his journey living with multiple mental illnesses throughout his lifetime, is now available online on Amazon. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - answering “who are you?” - what “going for his win” and being a winner means to him - his life today - what have been his greatest wins and accomplishments he’s most proud of - self-publishing his book with Amazon and Kindle - how he promoted his book - his speaking career - relationship with fear throughout his journey - his motorcycle accident and what he learnt from it - biggest takeaway from his second near death experience - people’s reactions to his suicide attempt - how sharing his story has helped him and many others - his advise to someone stuck at the crossroads of should and must - listening to your inner calling - how he feels most self help gurus are frauds - an acknowledgment of his mentors - the importance of discipline in his personal transformation - strategies for overcoming resistance - the “Shadow Monster” - who to reach out to if contemplating suicide - his greatest life lesson learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! If you are in Canada or USA and you’re in crisis or worried about someone who is, you can call or text 9-8-8, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find help internationally using this link: https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 158 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Matt Enns (IG: @the_sovereign_man; https://thesvrnman.com) transformational men's coach who specializes in helping men restore their masculinity and save their marriages. He’s also a YouTube creator, find him at youtube.com/@The_Sovereign_Man. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - his work “transformational men’s coach” where his primary focus is helping men save their relationships - the common difficulties his clients face in their relationships - how he helps men’s rebuilt their relationships - navigating the anxious-avoidant dance dynamic - how he’s dealt and overcome his severe anxiety - how not to “break your brain” using psychedelic - his wake up call of losing his wife and family - the importance of looking inward to heal - his purpose and how he found it - Ikigai, a Japanese philosophy for finding your purpose - finding success with social media - his relationship with fear - advice to person who doesn’t know what to do as a career - skill stacking - acknowledging some of his mentors - discussion on religion - how does he practices his Faith - his greatest life lesson leant thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 157 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Eli Martyr (IG: @freemelon_eli) a student of natural law, esoteric, spiritual and physical health. He’s the owner of The Freemelon Society YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/emartyr) and is also a stuntman & actor. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - how he rids himself of stress and extreme worry - the foundational tenets of health (mind, body, Soul) - eating only fruit and vegetables the past 9 years - what a typical meal looks like for him - his views on alcohol consumption - opinion on usage of sunscreen and bug repellents - the goal of his YouTube channel The FreeMelon Society - movement as medicine - spiritual reform and what spirituality means to him - esoteric knowledge and practices he’s incorporated into his being - what he’s learnt about God - the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 156 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Eddie Modestini (IG: @eddiemodestiniyoga) an internationally renowned Yoga teacher known for his expertise in Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and alignment. Certified in Iyengar Yoga and was authorized to teach Ashtanga Yoga by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, he is considered to be a teacher’s teacher and has been teaching since 1984. He currently resides in Hawaii and teaches at Blue Mango Yoga as well as online via his Yoga on the Inside transformational method of teaching (www.yogaontheinside.com; IG: @yogaontheinside) with partner Kristin Bosteels. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world - dropping into emptinesses - present moment awareness - transition towards death with dignity - meditation - what is Yoga? - vibrational energy - his passion for telemark skiing, painting and making jewelry - his teachers HS Arun and Manouso Manos - what to look for in a Yoga teacher - standards in Yoga that are lacking - how to find a good teacher - the importance of Yoga lineage - how to evolve your practice - having Faith - what he’s learnt about ‘Isvara Pranidhana’ - Yoga sutra 2.48 and the nature of duality - freedom and the power of choice - the importance of personal practice vs. group classes - soft breath and non-forced asanas - The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali - do your practice and all is coming - learning to be the Yoga - relationships being a mirror/self-reflection - greatest lesson he’s learnt from Kristin Bosteels his partner and one of his greatest teachers - what he most knows to be true I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 155 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Danny Paradise (www.dannyparadise.com; IG: @danny_paradise108) a master Yogi, musician and martial artist (Karate, Kung Fu and Tai Chi). He has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since May 1976 and teaching worldwide since 1979. He teaches all levels of students and teachers and was in one of the earliest groups of westerners to learn all the classical sequences of Ashtanga Yoga. His influences in Spirituality have come from Krishnamurti, teachings of Buddha, Jesus, Shiva, Yoga, as well as numerous Shamanic traditions. His latest album is called "Caravan Of Souls", which is a collaborative effort with musical friends from around the world. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - his current mission - how he’d explain Yoga to a newcomer - the beginning of his Yoga journey and how it’s expanded - what peaked his interest in Yoga after attending his first ever Yoga class - his predominant learnings from his Ashtanga teachers Nancy Gilgoff and David Williams - the importance of Ahimsa - his martial art experience - Yoga in Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs - what makes a great Yoga teacher in his opinion - how asanas should be pleasant - what being a “winner” means to him - how he’s currently being of service - navigating charging for teaching vs. donation based teaching - his work with Children of the Forest in Thailand - teaching Yoga to children - the common thread linking all the different styles of Yoga he’s taught and practiced - what he’s learnt from traveling the world about the commonality of all people - the universal things that connect us - what he’s learnt about fear - what love means to him - greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far - the key to strong relationships I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 154 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Sam Manchulenko (www.samtheyogi.com; IG: @samtheyogi), a yogi, dancer, adventurer and lover of life. She now spends much of her time in New York studying with her teacher Sri Dharma Mittra. She completed his 500, 800 and 1000 hour teacher trainings and is a mentor in the Dharma Yoga Center’s Life of a Yogi Teacher Training Programs. She’s also created her own 200 hour Abhyasa Living Yoga Teacher Training Program, an offering designed for students with a desire to live their Yoga practice 24/7. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her personal world right now - some sticky ideas she is letting go of - meditation practices - her personal mission that guides her in everything she does - Rumi’s poem “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing…” - key takeaways learnt from her teachers Sri Dharma Mittra, Eckhart Tolle and Byron Katie - an introduction to chakras - origin story of becoming a Yogi - creating the Abhyasa Living Yoga Teacher Training Program - karma yoga - erasing our programming - unconditional love - what’s most alive in her - 4 questions to change your life - what freedom means to her - advice to someone at the crossroads of should vs. must - her relationship with fear - greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 153 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Alina Riebel (IG: @mond_weib) a mother, traditional herbalist, women’s circle facilitator and co-founder of Mondweib (IG: @mondweib.kraeuterei) a natural healing shop for herbal mixtures, elixirs, ointments and more. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her personal world right now - her personal mission - what being a woman means to her - initiation into womanhood - the healthy feminine & the healthy masculine - what she’s learnt since becoming a mother that she did not know before - the birthing experience - coping with miscarriage - what “winning” means to her - her origin story into the world of herbal medicine - creating a healthy substitute for coffee - medicinal benefits of chaga, reishi, lion’s mane, turkey tail and cordyceps - powdered mushrooms vs. liquid extract - herbs she likes to work with - psilocybin mushrooms, micro and macro dosing - co-founding Mondweib - current products available via Mondweib - her relationship with fear - knowing our worth - acknowledging some mentors and helpers who’ve influenced her on her path - what love means to her - radical acceptance of oneself - her greatest life experience thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 152 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Felix Barth (IG: freeunitedxenoverse), a father, Yogi and co-founder of Mondweib (IG: @mondweib.kraeuterei) a natural healing shop for herbal mixtures, elixirs, ointments and more. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his world right now - his personal mission - what does being a “winner” means to him - what he is most passionate about - cold therapy and what he’s learnt about the cold - accomplishments he’s most proud of - challenges he met on his part and how he overcame them - his journey to Yoga - his education in product engineering - what he’s learnt becoming a father - his wishes for his children - what Love means to him - cultivating self-love - becoming a Yoga teacher and personal trainer - his hostel business in Thailand - what he’s learnt about loss - creating Mondweib with his partner Alina Reibel - his relationship with fear - advice to someone at a crossroads of should versus must - his greatest life lesson learnt thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 151 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Danielle Hebert (IG: dani.beinghuman), a mother, Yogini, partner and One Yoga teacher based in Summerland, British Columbia. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her world right now - her personal mission - how she’s currently helping others take control of their health and well-being - how she’d explain Yoga to adults and children that have never practiced Yoga - what being a “winner” means to her - been her biggest wins and accomplishments she’s most proud of - her journey to Yoga - medication and mental health - the healing power of art therapy - reignite one’s inner artist that has gone silent - a fun art therapy exercise she‘s recommend - her relationship with fear - advise to someone at crossroads of should and must - her foundational self-care tools - what she’s learnt about relationships - her relationship with partner Ryan Leier - having Faith and letting go - what she’s learnt from being a mother - her wishes for her daughter - what’s most true for her Now - Love - her greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 150 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Ryan Leier (www.ryanleier.com; IG: @ryanleier), a father, Yogi, partner, knowledge keeper, student, internationally renowned Yoga teacher, global ambassador for Lululemon, co-created of the non-profit Vinyasa Yoga For Youth and One Yoga founder. Now based in Summerland, British Columbia, he’s currently leading many classes & offerings online as he continues to travel the world teaching workshops & trainings helping others understand and experience the Oneness of Yoga. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - being grateful and on purpose - current personal mission - his journey with mental health - the origin story of his relationship with his partner Dani - being a father and now stepfather - teaching Yoga to children and youth - tools he uses to deal with the waves and storms of life - the importance of good company - how he’d explain Yoga to an adult who knows nothing about it - what living Yoga mean to him - giving Yoga - lessons learnt about the ego - his intolerances - what he’s currently learning and unlearning - wandering Yogis - detailed discussed re: the One Yoga mantra (practice courage, grow roots, fly high, truth is, we are one) - what he’d add to One Yoga mantra - acceptance - the influence Srivatsa Ramaswami and Sri Shubha have had on him - what he knows to be true I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 149 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Flexum (IG: @ flexum) an international dancer whose background is breaking and house. A b-boy for 30 years, he’s a member of Knuckleheads Cali, Furious Styles and a former member of the renowned Jabbawockeez. He is also the president of the Manitoba Breaking Alliance (IG: @manitobabreakingalliance). Here’s are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his world right now - his personal mission that guides him in all that he does - his work as president of the Manitoba Breaking Alliance - breakdancing at the Youth Olympics - how children and youth can get involved in breakdancing - origin of the word “breakdancing” - how breakdancing came into his life - stopping dancing for 4 years to enter workforce, then realizing this was not who he was and returning to dance - his advise to someone at crossroads of should and must - what he’s learnt re: achieving success - the greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 148 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Loncen Gray (www.trueembodiment.com; IG: @loncen_gray) a facilitator of transformative change, Certified Professional Integrative Coach (CPIC) and workshop leader facilitating embodied movement experiences. His approach emphasizes mindfulness and self-awareness in the entrepreneurial path. A believer in the transformative power of creativity, he helps clients tap into their inner wisdom and potential, guiding them on a journey of personal and professional growth. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - his personal mission that guides him - stepping into one’s own experience - cultivating intuition - the importance of community - relationship dependency vs independency - communication - what he’s learnt about exits - how he’s built courage with himself - transformative power of creativity - what being a “winner” means to him - tools he’s used to resolve anger issues - what is embodiment - breath work techniques he enjoys - journaling practises - connecting with one’s inner child - what shadow work means to him - unconscious patterns he’s uncovered within himself - becoming an entrepreneur - overcoming fear - advise for someone at the crossroads of should vs. must - an acknowledgment of some of his mentors - better attuning to frequency - what he’s learnt about love - greatest life lesson he’s learnt on his path thus far - drawing in connection I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 147 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Harold Rancano (IG: @haroldrancano, @reganyharold) a 9x time World Bachata Cabaret Champion who’s travels the world to perform and teach in Japan, Thailand, New Zealand, USA, Spain, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and right here in Canada. In 2012, along with his dance partner Regan Hirose, he founded the RHR Latin Dance Company. It’s now become Dance World (www.danceworldco.com; IG: @danceworldco) an online dance platform and Winnipeg Salsa and Bachata dance school with local and international professional instructors, including himself. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world right now - his personal mission - why he loves Latin dance - becoming a dance competitor - origin story of his RHR Latin Dance Company - transitioning RHR to Dance World - the pandemic’s effect on his business - bouncing back - vision for his future - managing nerves when performing - the foundations of his self-care (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) - biggest wins and accomplishments he’s most proud of - how becoming a father and having a family changed him as a man, teacher and dancer - an acknowledgment of some of his mentors - his working relationship with his business partner and former dance partner Regan - how to be best of service to others - what he’d say to people hesitant re: starting something new like dance classes - advise for people stuck at the crossroads should and must - challenges he’s faced along his journey and how he overcame them - what brought him to Winnipeg, Manitoba - why he loves Cuba - greatest life lesson he’s learnt thus far - what love means to him I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 146 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Gioconda Parker (IG: @giocondayoga) an ERYT-500 Yoga teacher, mentor and entrepreneur. She has a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology, a Somatic Experiencing Practioner and most recently co-founded Sama Yoga House (www.samayogahouse.com; IG: @sama.yoga.house) an international Yoga school that combines traditional and modern approaches to create a holistic education & a life changing experience for students. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her world right now - her personal mission - how Yoga come into her life - the role of psychedelics on her path and how it help her see - integration process - quiting her 9-5 job - the danger re: escaping reality with drugs - advise to others who have a desire to contribute and serve - creating positive changes in one’s life - what she’s learnt about fear - leaving a Yoga cult - protecting students - what being a “winner” means to her - what living her win looks like for her today - Yoga and it’s meaning to her - her vision with Sama Yoga House - acknowledging some of her mentors - greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 145 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Christine Anderson (@christine_anderson_yoga) an E-RYT 500 Yoga teacher, mentor and Lululemon ambassador. She is the co-founder of Sama Yoga House (www.samayogahouse.com; IG: @sama.yoga.house) an international Yoga school that combines traditional and modern approaches to create a holistic education & a life changing experience for students. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her personal world right now - personal mission that guides her in all that she does - what living Yoga means to her and how this looks like in her life - giving Yoga, how she does this - how she’d explain Yoga to someone who knows nothing or very little about it - co-founding Sama Yoga House - her long-term vision and aspiration for Sama Yoga House - most notable learnings learnt upon her Yoga journey - an acknowledgement of her Yoga lineage - what she’s most passionate about studying right now - what her personal Yoga practice looks like - the foundations to her great relationship with her partner/fiancé - how she called in her partner - what love means to her - what she know to be true - overcoming fear - healing trauma - the greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her thus path I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 144 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Neil Ryan Dumra (IG: @neilryandumra) a certified tantra & meditation coach, teacher with extensive training in energy and esoteric healing, conscious entrepreneur, advocate for holistic well-being, and founder of 3rd Eye Cacao, as well as 3rd Eye Meditation Lounge & Elixir Bar. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what excites him about his life - his personal mission that guides him in all his roles - his origin story to Now - 3rd Eye Meditation Lounge & Elixir Bar - manifesting visions into reality - overcoming resistance - what he’s learnt about fear - what winning means to him and looks like in his life - the foundations of his personal self-care - balance, not overdoing - what does his Yoga practice looks like and how it’s evolved - what is karma, clearing karma - knowing our shadows - how to heal one’s inner child - healing trauma - a discussion about “relation shapes” - what love means to him - what he’s learnt about loss pertaining to relationships - compassion and forgiveness - an acknowledgement of mentors - valuing oneself - releasing dualistic thinking - his greatest life lesson learnt thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga Dedicated to Bianca Léger (1994-2024), may you rest in peace. 🤍♾️ https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

On episode 143 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Madison Margolin (www.madisonmargolin.com; IG: @madisonmargolin) a journalist, editor, consultant, educator and guide to all things Jewish-Psychedelic. She’s written for the Be Here Now Network, Ayin Press, Rolling Stone, Playboy and Vice, and most recently authored of the book ‘Exile & Ecstasy: Growing Up with Ram Dass and Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground’ published by Hay House Publishing this past November. She’s also the co-founder of the Jewish Psychedelic Summit, and co-founder of DoubleBlind Magazine (www.doubleblindmag.com; IG: @doubleblindmag; which features untold stories about the expansion of psychedelics around the globe. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what she loves about her personal world - her mission that guides her in all that she does - awareness of the Soul - growing up with parents who were different - cannabis, psychedelic, hippie life - the intersection of psychedelics and Judaism - what is Judaism - a discussion of the concept “We are one” - advise she’d give to youth re: the use of psychedelics - her first psychedelic experience at age 18 - understanding “Be Here Now” - her foundational self care tools - essential oils - the evolution of her Yoga practice - memories of Ram Dass - what she’s learnt about transcending fear - what love means to her - the greatest life lesson she’s learnt on her path thus far I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero’s Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com