EZ Conversations

In this episode, I welcome Travis Goodman. Travis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He has been practicing over the past 9 years in both a hospital and private practice setting. He has further expertise, training and certification in Attachment-Focused EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). In this episode, Travis shares his jo...

In this episode, I welcome Beau Payne. Following a tumultuous upbringing riddled with familial and substance abuse, Beau entered adulthood with no aim or direction. From city to city, Beau was merely focused on one thing: when and where he could get his next fix. That fix often came from drugs, alcohol, or surface-level relationships. After 10+ years behind walls and razor wire, away from loved on...

In this episode, I welcome Kyle Rushton, a Relationship coach and speaker who supports individuals and couples in creating healthy, purposeful, and empowering relationships. He supports his clients by empowering them to take radical responsibility for the part their world plays, by helping them alchemize the healing power of doing the inner self-work, and by opening them up to the transformational...

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 episode, I sit with down with Na'eem Adam, whom I went to high school with. Na'eem is an entrepreneur to the core. He co-founded Canada's largest restaurant festivals; Le Burger Week, La Poutine Week and La Pizza Week. He co-founded Anatha Fest, an annual wellness and music festival in Quebec, and founded dineTab, an NFT loyalty platform for restaurants, events and festivals. Na'eem is a f...

I am super grateful and excited to share another season with you. I am incredibly humbled that I have had such amazing guests over the past couple of seasons that have come on this podcast and shared their stories with me so I can share these conversations with you. The objective for this season is the same, with mental health at the forefront but also normalizing conversations around mental healt...

In this episode, I sit down with Brad. Brad shares his experience of going to prison for a white-collar crime. Brad explains how his sentence started off with bitterness and resentment, and over time to gain control he needed to change his mindset and focus on himself. Brad's new mindset allowed him to work on himself and maintain communication with his family while he was serving time. We also di...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Curtis Alexander who started DAY1DADS in Calgary. Curtis talks about why starting an initiative like Day1Dads was so important for him and why he believes there is tons of value for initiatives like this one and others. Curtis also shares his own approach when working with his staff regarding their mental health and providing support.  Curtis also shares som...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Brandon Archer to discuss relationships.  Brandon and I discuss how men need to be comfortable with their emotions and embrace their feminine energy.  We also talk about the importance of healing prior to entering a relationship but also maintaining the same routine and practices that allow our growth and personal development once we are in a relationship.  ...

I sit down with Justin Houman, MD in this week's episode. Justin is a urologist based in Los Angeles. Justin shares some tips on how men can improve fertility.  We also discuss some of the myths around covid vaccines and fertility.  Finally, Justin and I talk about all issues related to men's fertility and how men can improve fertility related issues and testosterone production. Please find Justin...

In this episode, I sit with Nate Herron.  Nate works in the financial industry, but in his spare time, he is a mentor and minister at his local church.  In this episode, Nate and I discuss the principles of Self-Reliance and Humility and draw on the work of Jordan Peterson in his book 12 Rules for Life. Nate shares his experience of being unemployed and how that accelerated his growth. Now Nate en...

The Every Day Man Series is a feature I am doing on my podcast of three episodes. The focus is to speak to three men that I know who are fathers and husbands. They are working and building a future for their families while putting in the work to better themselves so they can be better fathers and husbands.  These are true heroes in our lives but do not get the praise they deserve. In this episode,...

The Every Day Man Series is a feature I am doing on my podcast of three episodes. The focus is to speak to three men that I know who are fathers and husbands. They are working and building a future for their families while putting in the work to better themselves so they can be better fathers and husbands.  These are true heroes in our lives but do not get the praise they deserve. In this episode,...

The Every Day Man Series is a feature I am doing on my podcast of three episodes. The focus is to speak to three men that I know who are fathers and husbands. They are working and building a future for their families while putting in the work to better themselves so they can be better fathers and husbands.  These are true heroes in our lives but do not get the praise they deserve.  In this episode...

In this week's episode, I sit down with William Pullen.  William is a Psychotherapist based in London, England, he is an author, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of Dynamic Running Therapy.  In this episode, William shares his journey of picking up running and why he believes in the power of running when it comes to therapy.  William also shares the app he is hoping to release.  William and I also...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Pranav Ganeswaran, who is a medical student based in Australia.  In this episode, Pranav shares his journey of being diagnosed with epilepsy and how being a medical student helped him with the diagnosis.  Pranav explains how being diagnosed with epilepsy allowed him to gain more awareness and empathy for others.  Now, Pranav is raising awareness around menta...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Angelique Macleod who is an author and model based in Calgary, Alberta.  In this episode, Angelique shares her story of adversity from being raped as a teenager and then being in an abusive marriage.  Angelique shares how she was able to find her way out of her relationship and be a single mom on her own.  Angelique then describes the inspiration behind her...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Leo Cheung (breakuprecoveryleo) and we discuss how break-ups are an opportunity for us to heal ourselves. Leo shares his journey through a break-up and how he was able to heal himself.  Leo also shares the four stages of a break-up based on his experience.   Please check out Leo @breakuprecoveryleo on Instagram.   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...

In this week's episode, I do my first solo recording. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I wanted to do something different this year.  Whether you are single or in a relationship, the most important relationship you have is the one with yourself. In this episode, I discuss the things that I have done over the past few months to improve the relationship I have with myself.  I truly believe we...

In this week's episode, I welcome back Alistair Moes from MooseAngerManagement.  Alistair and I discuss the power of language in this episode.  We focus on language can impact our ability to communicate and how different words can have different meanings for people based on their subjective life experiences and interpretations.  We also discuss how language is powerful in relationships and how we...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Curt Storring of Dad. Work.  Curt shares his story of struggling as a father early on in his fatherhood and almost contemplating how his children would be better without him.  Curt then shares his journey of healing and having grace for himself as he embraced being a father.  Curt and I discuss the value of our own healing as fathers but also being open to f...

In this week's episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Carl Huelin.  Carl is based in the channel island of Jersey.  Carl is a men's coach who focuses on personal development.  In this episode, Carl shares his journey of personal development and how that shaped him.  Carl and I discuss the patterns we repeat in our relationships and until we do not do the work, we will continue those patte...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Kevin McNamara who is the author of the book, Satisfaction: How a Man Elevates His Skills and Qualities to Generate What He Wants.  Kevin and I discuss how men struggle in today's society to find themselves and show up as their best selves.  Kevin shares the inspiration behind wanting to write his book and his own experiences.   Please find Kevin's book on A...

In this week's episode, I had the honour of sitting with Dr. Jeremy Goldberg who is the man behind Long Distance Love Bombs.  Jeremy shares his story of how he decided to choose his purpose in life.  Jeremy and I discuss how choosing our purpose or happiness more often come at the cost of our comfort.  I believe this episode is timely for anyone coming into the New Year wanting to prioritize their...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Richard Prempeh from Live Light Club based in the U.K. Dr. Rich has focused much of his work on sleep and in this episode, he breaks down some of the myths we have around sleep.  Dr. Rich also shares some valuable insights and tips on how we can improve our sleep.  Dr. Rich also talks about the value of a good night's sleep and a proper sleep pattern can...