EZ Conversations

I am excited to welcome Blake Ausmus and Kayla Taylor in this week's episode. Blake, Kayla and I discuss neurofeedback, how it works, and its benefits. We discuss how neurofeedback is a non-invasive alternative to traditional therapy, which can have powerful effects and an immediate impact on people seeking to overcome mental health struggles.  Neurofeedback (NF) Therapy is a form of biofeedback t...

This week, I do another solo episode and talk about self-love. My goal was to expand on some things that prevent us from honouring ourselves and not giving the love to ourselves that we constantly pursue from others. I also share some stuff from my book, The Pursuit of Self-Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Thoughts, which is due for release in April.  Expectations, comparisons, connection, solitude...

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome Joelle Maletis. Joelle is a world-renowned international speaker, psychotherapist, and PTSD and trauma expert. Her passion is mentoring, coaching, and supporting people while overcoming struggles that keep them from living a meaningful and balanced life full of fulfillment, joy, and contentment. She helps individuals, couples, and families open the d...

In this week's episode, I welcome Terry Stroud. Terry and I recently connected in our last Master's in Counselling Psychology course and exchanged many thoughtful reflections and ideas regarding family systems therapy. Terry is a mature student who has worked with teens in the past, became an electrician (often called the "site counsellor" by those from other trades), and is now excited to become...

In this week's episode, I was excited to welcome Steve Fader. Steve is someone whom I have become friends with recently, and we have shared some very deep, honest and raw conversations. Steve is an entrepreneur at heart, but most of all, he is a man who has gone through his Hero's Journey and has come back to support others and guide them through their journey. The Hero's Journey has become a them...

In this week's episode, I was honoured to welcome Darren Smith. Darren was born and raised in Calgary.  After High School, he attended the University of Calgary, where he got a degree in Sociology focusing on criminology, before joining the Calgary Police Service in 2004.  He has since returned to school several times, being trained in management, police leadership, major crime investigations, and...

I am honoured to welcome Dr. Romi Ran to this week's episode. Dr. Ran is a British Clinical Psychologist, Coach and Speaker. She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals across the age span looking to transform their lives.  Dr. Ran's specializations include: - Food, Eating and Body Image - Wellbeing and Conscious Living - Cultivating Work and Life Satisfaction - Relationships, Par...

In this week's episode, I bring on Dr. Stephan Poulter. Dr. Poulter is a renowned Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist in private practice with over thirty years of experience. He brings a unique perspective to his practice and writings as a former law-enforcement officer, seminary graduate and ordained minister.  Dr. Poulter has authored seven books: The Shame Factor, The Father Factor, The Mo...

In this week's episode, I welcome Mike Pantile. Mike is a dedicated Christian, husband and father. Mike is a self-employed fitness professional, a personal trainer, an online coach and a gym owner. His life is centred around helping others become better, fitter, stronger versions of themselves, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Mike is also passionate about writing on masculinity, marriage an...

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome Zack Blakeney. Zack works as a self-mastery and consciousness coach and is the founder of the Conscious Creators Community (C3). He empowers conscious entrepreneurs with the self-knowledge and skillset to transcend fear, permanently liberate limitations and unlocks invincible self-belief. His unique methodology and processes create fast, repeatable r...

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome Faraz Ramji.  Faraz is a certified teacher of Search Inside Yourself, a leadership program founded at Google that teaches Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence to individuals and organizations worldwide. He is also completing the Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher’s Certification Program (MMTCP) and undergoing training to become a professional coach...

In this week's episode, I welcome Dr. Natashia Robbins. Natashia is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Coach. She obtained her Master’s and Ph. D. from Purdue University and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Natashia's research and clinical experience over 16 years has centred around Attachment and Nervous System Regulation.  In recent years,...

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome Jose Alejandro. Jose is a men’s life & leadership coach, impact-driven marketing strategist, somatic practitioner, men’s work facilitator and apprentice rite of passage guide. He is the Founder of Intentional Impact; a program focused on helping impact-driven men increase impact and income with intention and integrity. He is also the Co-Founder of Mo...

In this episode, I welcome back Angela Abide. Angela is a Psychotherapist trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy who teaches her clients to become great Self-leaders so they can manage their minds and emotions, relationships with others, and interactions in the world in healthy ways. In her practice, Angela specializes in men’s issues and the specific challenges men face and helps men un...

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome Bryan Reeves. Bryan is a former US Air Force Captain; Bryan is now an internationally renowned Author and Life/Relationship Coach. His viral blog has been read by over 30 million people in every country on the planet (except North Korea). With a Masters Degree in Human Relations and decades of experience studying – and burning in – the transformation...

In this episode, I welcome Dr. Lina Haji, a licensed clinical psychologist and mental health counsellor specializing in psychodiagnostic assessment, forensic assessment, dual diagnosis, severe and persistent mental illness, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and substance abuse treatment. Her clinical experience over the last 20 years includes working with mentally ill and dually diagnose...

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome Andrew Carruthers. Andrew’s journey started as an apprentice at a salon that instantly proved more to be had in the hair industry than could be seen from the outside. In the past 23 years, he has been a full-time hairdresser, salon owner, artistic director, education director, photographer, editorial stylist, educator, and coach both within and outsi...

In this episode, I am excited to welcome Jamie Usher. Jamie is based in Melbourne, Australia. In 2010, Jamie lost 90% of his eyesight and remains legally blind with 10% of his vision. He spent the last ten years dedicating himself to finding ways to better support people to build and maintain good mental health. Jamie is completing his psychology studies to fulfil his dream of becoming an accredit...

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome Dr. Rula. Rula is a medical doctor and life coach based in London. She works as a GP in primary care and a hospital as a doctor looking after patients experiencing homelessness. In her coaching, she works with people with trauma, stress and anxiety history. Her coaching practice is based mainly on her self-development journey, one that she has been o...

In this week's episode, I welcome Mike Carroll. Mike is an Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor in the private sector. Mike set up MC Counselling in March 2020. Today MC Counselling is a global online counselling service providing addiction and mental health services and counselling to NDIS participants and corporate EAP clients across Australia. Mike is also the National chapter Rural and Regio...

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome Dan Shaikh, an event producer and a business systems Strategist who helps heart-centred entrepreneurs, coaches, and authors get on stage and launch their speaking careers. He co-founded Speaker Slam®, a Speaker Development Agency that helps speakers build their brand using speaking and video. His innovations in production and editing, honed over more...

In this episode, I welcome Yossef Sagi. Yossef lives and breathes transformation, running the gamut across multiple disciples and modalities. For 14 years, he led as a spiritual studies teacher & executive — developing and teaching curricula that empowered people to live out their true potential by becoming aware of & overcoming their internal blocks. He holds Certified Professional Coach (CPC) an...

In this episode, I am excited to welcome Erin Thorpe. Erin is an empathic keynote speaker, writer and coach for leaders who struggle with conflict, communication, and performance during high-stress times. She supports leaders in navigating difficult conversations, building powerful teams, and communicating with empathy so they can lead confidently. Erin has authored Inside Out Empathy, a book insp...

In this episode, I welcome Donald Sweeting (Deej), an Online Coach & Personal Trainer! Deej trains busy dads to help them get in shape. Deej first decided to become a personal trainer to help with his self-esteem and control his narrative. Deej is an ambitious person who constantly seeks to improve his mind and body. It is Deej's goal to help his clients get in shape. His proudest achievement came...

In this episode, I welcome Gord Kitely. Gord is a father, husband and son who lives in Calgary and works in the energy industry.  He enjoys spending time with his family, playing the guitar and reading about ways to expand and diversify the experiences in his life.  He has his podcast (The Second Act Podcast), where he aims to share the stories of people doing what they want to, not what they have...