Matthew Heneghan: Unfiltered

Well, things are a little spicy at the moment, aren't they? On this episode I break down some thoughts, views and opinions I have on divisive rhetoric and double standards toward people. It's completely possible for two things to exist at the same time while being true; we seem to have lost that school of thought. To stay up to date with all things, A Medic’s Mind, be sure to like and subscribe to...

CBC interview with Matthew Heneghan (former Canadian Armed Forces medic now author), and Phil Hunter (former Canadian Armed Forces medic now paramedic).  Natasha Fatah hosts two former medics who have never met, yet hold an intimate bond bound by the threading of an old Edmonton Oilers t-shirt. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Br-ASzY0iY&t=1s To stay up to date with all things, A...

This last Christmas while perusing the vastness of interweb cat videos, I came across a list. It captivated my attention because the list claimed to pertain to coping with PTSD. But upon reading the list, which was a virtual "how to" for family members living with someone afflicted by PTSD, the more the list began to read as problematic to me. So, I decided that I was going to read this list with...

Written with homage to, Frank Capra's, It's a Wonderful Life, this story takes personal experience and retrofits it to fiction. This is the, A Medic's Mind Christmas Special! Merry Christmas, everyone. #itsawonderfullife #christmas2021 #holidayseason #christmasspecial To stay up to date with all things, A Medic’s Mind, be sure to like and subscribe to this video so that you never miss a thing (inc...

Seasonal depression; what is it? How do you get it? More importantly, how do you get rid of it? I give you some of my insights and what I am doing for myself through this busy holiday season. Join me, see if you can relate. To stay up to date with all things, A Medic’s Mind, be sure to like and subscribe to this video so that you never miss a thing (including giveaways)! If you are in need of a vo...

By now everyone knows the name, Rittenhouse. Now, this episode is not about the trial, nor the actions that lead to it. No, this is about the egregious double standard that is plaguing our social space today, and likely has been for many years prior. #kyleRittenhouse #DoubleStandard #LeBronJames #MentalHealth To stay up to date with all things, A Medic’s Mind, be sure to like and subscribe to this...

Remembrance Day is once again upon us. For many veterans, myself included, this day is one rife with complexity and nuance. For me, over the years and in the course of therapy, I have found that the best way for me to navigate the day and lead up to it, is to truly feel, accept and acknowledge what it is that I am feeling. As attempting to thwart emotion is a fruitless endeavour. So, I write. Shoc...

This past week has been a busy one; hence why there was no episode released last week. But, I am back and boy oh boy, do I have a story for you! Recovery can be a complicated thing. It can also be friggin hilarious!!! Check out why on this episode of, A Medic's Mind the Podcast! #recovery #mentalhealth #firstresponder #GetLoudOnMentalHealth To stay up to date with all things, A Medic’s Mind, be su...

Hey, all. Happy Thanksgiving!!! I know, I know — a little late. Let's just say it's been a bit of a conflicting few days for me... That being said, I firstly wanted to say — thank you — you all are always so kind and supportive of my videos and work. I wanted to take a moment and share with you my latest video narration about Thanksgiving and the swirl of emotions that come with it. When sitting d...

Well, it was quite the weekend for me... I killed a mouse, and I stacked some wood. How is that relative to a podcast about mental health and recovery? Tune in and have a listen; it may just be more relevant than you think! To stay up to date with all things, A Medic’s Mind, be sure to like and subscribe to this video so that you never miss a thing (including giveaways)! If you are in need of a vo...

No matter your stance on vaccine mandates, restrictions or the virus, I think where we should be able to find common ground, is in comprehending that we are in control of our own actions. We get to decide how we are going to navigate our day to day. We may not be able to control the externals, but we are responsible for our interaction with them. And with that, we should be able to agree — DON'T B...

!!!NOT A POLITICAL POST — PROMISE!!! As is with all things political these days, the fallout of recent elections has garnered some very noticeable hostilities from differing perspectives. I wanted to weigh in on why I think placing value on a person based on their political leanings may be an erroneous thing to do. To stay up to date with all things, A Medic’s Mind, be sure to like and subscribe t...

It can be difficult to see how lucky we are sometimes. Over this past week, I fell into that trap of absorbing only the bad. Feelings of self-loathing and subjective self-pitty were my most intimate of companions during that 7 day stretch. But, as all things do, change came to me. Living with PTSD can bring about unique challenges and hurdles to navigate. It can also remind me of just how fortunat...

So, if you didn’t already know, I am a HUGE Halloween fan. In fact, as soon as September hits, my “watched” playlist across all streaming devices quickly shifts to all things macabre and deliciously spooky. This year, I tried my hand at crafting a story of my own.  I have always been curious about why we carve pumpkins, and throughout my search, I was confronted with captivating tales of a man nam...

The news has been a tough place to ingest as of late. From forest fires, protests, viruses and now, Afghanistan. To say that I have been experiencing a swirl of emotion would be to exercise understatement. This episode I dive into the symbolism of empty chairs and what they mean to me. Hopefully, by the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of what I have been going through, an...

On the 4th of August 2021, my family and I were evacuated from our home due to the White Rock Lake fire currently ravaging B.C.'s interior.  Being evacuated is a new experience for me and having once been a first responder myself, it drew feelings of inadequacy from within me. No longer being the one to rush in, to ease and calm chaos, instead being one of the many in need... it made an already tr...

With the Olympics in full swing, and 2021 being what it is, there is no shortage of contestable occurrences at this years sporting extravaganza. And when athletes are questioned on the legitimacy of their mental health claims, its forces me to look inward at my own judgements, not only toward me, but others as well. So, on today's show, we discuss mental health, barriers, boundaries and expectatio...

On this episode I reminisce about when I was just starting out as a "baby doc." Driving lights and sirens may sound like a lot of fun, and sure, part of that assertion is true. But it also comes with a heaping dollop of vexation and stress. Listen through to the end to find out how I learned that I could drive for, NASCAR!!! To stay up to date with all things, A Medic’s Mind, be sure to like and s...

As we see a gradual ease of the COVID-19 restrictions, hopes were that a return to normalcy was not too far behind. Sadly, what followed the residents of B.C., was more adversity. Wildfires are raging throughout the province, and as if that was not bad enough, 5 trades workers lost their lives in a tragic accident in downtown Kelowna. I share my thoughts on these heroes and more on today's episode...

Today (July 6th) is historically a tough day for me. It holds on a painful reminder of what was taken some years ago. And on each passing year, I try my best to share stories and experiences that I had with a hero... On July 6th of 2008, Private Colin WIlmot was killed while on mission in Afghanistan. I knew this man. Served with this man. Drank beer, shared laughs and even cried with this man. He...

On this episode we discuss the macabre sense of humor that is often concatenates itself to first responders. I share some anecdotes and opinion on the matter in hopes of peeling away some of the obfuscating nature of what dark humor is, and why it is so vital to those in service. If you like my work and would like to support me and help me grow and advance in the storytelling world, consider becom...

With the abomination of heat that we currently find ourselves suffering through right now, it felt like the right time to release a summer themed episode. Again, this one on the lighter end of the spectrum. So, I think it would not be horrible advice to say; go grab a beverage, a nice cold beverage, sit back and allow me to inform you of a place I know hauntingly as: The Creeper house! If you like...

This past weekend I experienced camping for the first time since I was in the army. I also experienced another first in camping with children. Which is a whole other ballgame. Join me on this episode as I breakdown the good, the bad and the downright ugly of it all. If you like my work and would like to support me and help me grow and advance in the storytelling world, consider making a one-time d...

Summer is fast approaching and that means, heat, long days, warm nights and of course... memories. For me, Summer's can be tough to navigate. But this year I am trying out something a little different—instead of angrily staring back at the sun or trying to hide from it—I am going to embrace it! Relive, reexperience and retell my life's more, lighthearted moments spent beneath the cascading sun. An...

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