From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Success

In episode 26 Dub J, who hails from Waterloo Region, in Ontario, Canada! Is a well known hip hop producer for over the last two decades. He has created and worked with countless individuals including Canadian legends like JD Era, Jellestone, Moka Only, Merkules just to name a few, and some international stars in Fat Joe, and The Game. This guy has worked countless hours to get to where he is today...

In episode 25 Seth and I talk about everything from the change he started over a year ago, when he started hormone therapy to become a man and feel comfortable in his own skin. Married to a woman for 18 years and having beautiful children.  Seth founded a great hangout spot in North Bay., Ontario for the LGBTQ Community in Northern Ontario. This is such an informative and educational episode!...

This weeks episode is with Justin Hamilton! He’s been a staple in the hip hop community in Kitchener Waterloo for many years. He’s opened up for the likes of Obie Trice and many others. He’s done tracks with Choclair and many others.  In this episode we talk about everything from his early days of addiction and mental health issues. To dealing drugs from a young age up into his 30s. Nothing i...

In episode 23 Sebastian and myself dig into many different topics! In particular we start out what it is like living with tourettes syndrome, he was emotionally and mentally abused by his step father for this condition he had.  He has also battled severe depression through his late teens and early 20's, lots of it is due to not being able to see his daughter whom he has not had contact with i...

Cody Lampl is an American - German professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for Adler Mannheim . In this episode we talk about what it was like going to Colorado College and playing in the NCAA. Cody was from a small ski town in Idaho. He enjoyed being outdoors as a kid. The town he was from had a lot of college kids that stayed well after and created fam...

In episode 21 I speak with the leader of the BLM movement in the Guelph-Wellington area Kween Kay, she is also the. executive director of the Guelph Black Heritage Society. We have some very difficult, but educational discussions on the BLM movement and the protests going on around the world. She is also a successful black business owner, who is very involved in her community snd beyond. We talk a...

In episode 20 former UASF mechanic Ian Fulmer, and myself dig deep into where his PTSD stems from. He walks us through the crash of an aircraft he was working on crashed in Afghanistan. It was a tragic event that took a toll on him. Which eventually led to him acting out of character while sleeping.  He had attempted to take his life on two different occasions. He talks about his struggles wi...

In episode 19, Wes Gray and I dive into his experiences with hallucinogenics, and how they helped him dig into his inner self to find the human he is today. He is a firm believer in meditation to help him get his day started.  He is an up and coming hip hop artist from Hamilton, Ontario, who has been on Fat Joe's mixtape! Fat Joe is a legend from the Bronx who was huge while I was coming up i...

In this weeks episode I dive into a great story with former Kitchener Ranger Julian Melchiori, who was originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers, he went on to play with the Winnipeg Jets and their AHL affiliate, along with several other AHL teams. He was a mainstay within the AHL over the last few years. This past summer he signed with a team in the KHL to make the jump over there.  He sha...

In episode 17 Nik tells us his story about beating stage 2 testicular cancer and what his journey has been like. He is currently completing his masters at the University of Waterloo in Engineering. He is also a former OHL player with the Niagara Ice Dogs. Nik is one tough customer who battled testicular cancer. He walks us through his journey and what it has been like for him. He now runs ultra ma...

In episode 16 I have a great chat with former NCAA Div 1 Track Champ Ben Flanagan! Ben walks us through what it was like to go into his final collegiate race ranked 23rd of 24 racers.  He tells his coach the day of the race that he is going to win this one! Coming off a serious injury he digs deep and pulls off an incredible upset! He walks us through step by step of the whole race.  Ben...

In episode 15 Ryan Luyk and I dig into his journey through life, he has been through hell and back! Including being in a coma, from trying to take his own life a few years ago! Ryan has established himself in the community he lives in giving back every chance he gets! He is now just over 3 years clean and sober!  I hope you enjoy Ryan's story of experience, strength, and hope!  Just reme...

In episode 14 Mayor Cam and I talk about everything from the mayors task force that he set up a couple years back, to his love for music, especially the drums. Cam really is the face of the city of Guelph, Ontario!  He talks about different resources available in the city for mental health and addictions! Overall it was a great chat and I am so grateful to have had the chance to talk to him!&...

In episode 13 I have the other host of the Mind Sweep Podcast Dan Pelosini, we talk about him struggling with anxiety starting from a young age.  He put on a fake persona throughout high school and playing hockey through his junior career. He believes some of his struggles with mental health later on after hockey stems from his head injuries.  He started a not for profit organization in...

This weeks episode is a two part episode In part one, I have one half of the Mind Sweep Podcast powered by the Ramblr Project! Matt Ravida and I talk about the death of his brother, and how it affected him during that transition period between grade 8 and grade 9. It affected him to the point he tried to take his own life. He now has new way of life and is a national ambassador for Kids Help Phone...

In this episode Carolyn Flower, talks about conquering fear like its no ones business!  She gets vulnerable, and talks the truth. She talks about the process of building her business from the ground up. I love how she has so many great answers for all my questions. No shortage of knowledge in this one. Calyx Wellness Link - https://www.calyxwellness.co/ref/lightofsuccess/

In episode 10 we dig into what it was like growing up in Toronto back in the 80's and 90's! Unknown Mizery talks about his run ins with corrupt police services. About what its like to feel loved all over Europe, but did not get that same respect in his homeland of Canada, he is born and raised here. We talk about his struggles with addictions, what lead him to working as a mental health outre...

In episode 9 Mark Caravaggio, a Guelph, Ontario native, is a very successful entrepreneur.  He tells us about his struggles with his father growing up, he was in and out of his childhood. He also had his first panic attack (anxiety) while working for his father at his business just after high school!  Mark then went onto college and was a corporate man for some years, he then decided to...

In episode 8 we dig deep into the mind of a suicide survivor and a woman who was molested as a child at the hands of her own grandfather in her native Peru! We also talk about where she is today and how she takes care of her mental health and what she can do to help others with theirs! She is also a motivational speaker, public speaker and a mental health support worker! She also believes strongly...

 Remember that famous shot with Pharell, on the bike on his one album cover?  You can get the story behind that whole shoot? In this weeks episode I interview world famous photographer Steve Carty. We dive deep into many different stories. We talk about his shoots with Tom York, of Radiohead his shoots with actor Colin Firth , you won’t want to miss this one, it’s filled with many great...

In Episode 6 Jose and Ralph talk about their struggles growing up in single parent households in the Los Angeles area. Jose talks about going the gang route and doing prison time for his crimes. But he also has a redemption story as well.  Ralph is a retired US Marine who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan, he suffered from PTSD from the accident that occurred while on duty there. He opens...

In this weeks episode Jessica and I talk about her struggles with addiction, being in and out of foster homes through her childhood. Being a survivor of sexual abuse, and how she has become a huge advocate in her community for mental health, homelessness and working with the youth. 

In episode 4 my sponsors and I bring you former Kitchener Ranger, and current University of Waterloo Coach Ben Fanelli. We cover everything from his near fatal injury to what life is like after playing hockey, and his other ventures with his own podcast, and foundations he is apart of!

In episode 3 I talk with Indie musician John Maksym! Whom is from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. We talk about his love for music, and how he got into it. And he also tells us about what got him into music! 

Episode 2 is brought to you by Compass 9 Media and Elis Original!  This episode I have 2 great human beings in Vekked, who hails from Ontario, Canada. He is a 7 time world champion DJ Thug Shells is the other guest, she is a dope MC from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! Listen to her smooth flow about all things nature!  Hope you enjoy!  If you like the content I have a virtual tip jar! A...