On The Brink Podcast

Melanie Mark, also known by her Nisga'a name Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak, is a difference-maker who believes strongly that the changes we need to inspire and support future generations, require all of us to get on board and paddle together. Elected in 2016, Melanie Mark, is the first First Nations woman Member of the Legislative Assembly in British Columbia's history, representing the riding of...

As a former Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year recipient, Patrick Noel Daly has designed and invented products that are good for people. This serial entrepreneur just finished writing his first business book, which is a guide for entrepreneurs to help them to navigate the maze of startup. Patrick also just launched his first Children's Book, which is written to encourage kids to be resourceful a...

Adriana L. Cowdin is a 4-time entrepreneur and former C-Suite Executive. Named “One of the Most Influential Women in Business”, Cowdin founded Dekaf Digital a marketing agency where she served as the CEO for 7+ years leading it to 400%+ growth in 2022. This resulted in a successful acquisition in Summer 2023. Under her leadership, Cowdin achieved success as a Top 1% of all woman-owned small busine...

Terry Small, B.Ed., M.A., is a master teacher and Canada's leading learning skills specialist. He is the author of the Brain Bulletin with over 34,000 subscribers worldwide. Terry has presented on the brain for over 33 years to organizations around the world.. His knowledge, warmth, humour and dynamic presentation style have made him a much sought-after speaker at workshops and conferences. Te...

John Graham is a Certified Master Trainer, speaker, and fitness professional with 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. Founder of JohnGrahamFitness and renowned golf academy director at Mission Hills, he is a leader in fitness technology and has collaborated on popular video series for home workouts and boxing tutorials. John's personal journey through training and competitions expo...

Dr. Gilly Kahn is a licensed clinical psychologist working in a private group practice in the Atlanta area. She specializes in individual and group therapy focusing on neurodiversity, anxiety, and depression in youth. Gilly gravitated toward working with children and teens with ADHD and Autism because, in her opinion, there is no better or wiser company. She eventually connected the dots in her ow...

Dr. Nicolene Shields has spent her career helping children reach their potential. From her first days as a hospital intern psychologist through to leading her own unique specialised practice, Nicolene has 8 years of experience working with families. Nicolene is a certified Behavioural Neuroscientist, Counsellor, Specialist Teacher & Clinical Neuropsychotherapist. A doting mum to her beautiful...

Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Wyatt consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, Neu...

Dr. Heather Browne PsyD, LMFT helps people recognize the power of communication. It is one of our most important skills that we have, and yet we don’t consider our understanding, approach, belief, and therefore, miss our possibilities. Living with a paranoid schizophrenic mother gave Dr. Heather a unique and powerful awareness that no one has the same reality, though we believe we do. Utilizing th...

Denzil Eden built Smarty, an all-in-one AI productivity assistant that plans your best day, every day. A trailblazer as a solo female technical founder, Denzil carved her niche with an AI-focused degree from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a distinguished career at Microsoft.https://bit.ly/DenzilEdenPodcast Denzil is devoted to making your life smarter with AI — enhancing routines, automating mundan...

Laurie Niedermayer is the Owner and Operator of Triquetra Therapeutic Services, specializing in holistic therapy sessions with horses at her ranch just west of town. At Triquetra, they believe in harnessing the transformative power of the horse-human connection through Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW). Their programs offer invaluable insights, healing, and transformation for a diverse range of pa...

Cheryl is an author, speaker, physical therapist, martial artist, dancer, and former chronic pain patient. With over 20 years’ experience as a physical therapist in private practice, she has helped thousands of clients recover from pain and injuries by integrating the science of physical therapy with the art of movement. Cheryl firmly believes that our body has an incredible capacity to heal itsel...

Meet Brady Foulk, a global keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist that has trained hundreds of people LIVE on dog training, life, and psychology. A passionate and knowledgeable dog trainer whose expertise transcends conventional boundaries. With a rich tapestry of experience and certifications in Dog training, Lifestyle Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and ABA therapy. Brad...

Meg Kier is the Founder and Owner of GUIDED BY ADVENTURE. Meg's journey into the hiking, safety and adventure industry started over 15 years ago when she completed the West Coast Trail for the first time. Upon completing this journey, Meg felt strong, capable, excited & eager to continue adventuring and sharing her passion of the outdoors with others. Meg spent the next decade conquering m...

At 85 years young, Jennifer Manocherian is living her best life! Alpha Bette is Jennifer’s first novel. She put much of her personal and professional life experience into writing it, having been a family therapist, divorce mediator, Broadway and Off-Broadway producer, musical book writer, screenwriter and producer and screenwriting teacher. Jennifer co-wrote and produced the films Family Blues and...

Dr. Sarah Zaldivar holds a Ph. D. in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from the University of Miami. She is a licensed dietitian, certified personal trainer and an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Exercise Physiologist. Sarah is currently focused on content creation as a YouTuber and Instagrammer, helping others find happiness by achieving their fitness goals, healing their bod...

Dr. Bilstrom, M.D., has helped thousands of chronically ill patients reverse autoimmune disease (which the science data says also prevents future disease) because he treats at the root cause. He's spent almost 30 years striving to treat people using protocols that don't create more disease. He's a Functional Medicine expert who is passionate about helping kids reset their epigenetics b...

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 the brand new ON THE BRINK Podcast episode featuring College of New Caledonia 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗘𝗢, Cindy Heitman, which is now available on 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦! https://bit.ly/CindyHeitmanPodcast Cindy joined CNC in 2023 as the College's ninth President and CEO. She is first female to be named the permanent President of CNC. Cindy is committed to: 1) Advancing CNC’s priorities in the lhu...

Prince George (Film actor, television actor, rapper, artist, spokesperson) was born and raised in Los Angeles , ca. Prince George Rose to International stardom with his break out role as himself in 1997 on the Pa,sacio Davinci king show at the age of 14 as part of the music group called n.a.a.o. He studied filmmaking at media one, Comcast, Adelphia, and Time Warner Studios and The King Show etc. A...

show Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute (www.pabrinstitute.com) with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Dr. Novotny's unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 12 years. Her b...

As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, JJ Brun served with distinction as an contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Years in the discrete world of human intelligence and counter human intelligence have driven his desire to understand human behavior’s intricacies and pass on the complex notion of interpersonal communication. Although retired...

Dr. Michelle Maidenberg maintains a private practice in Harrison, New York, where she is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of “Thru My Eyes”, a nonprofit 501c3 organization that offers free clinically guided videotaping to chronically medically ill individuals who want to leave video legacies for their children and loved ones. She is also adjunct faculty at New York University (NYU) and teaches...

Ann Swanson teaches meditation to busy people with busy minds. She is the author of the bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. Ann's new book, Meditation for the Real World, illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to find peace in everyday life. However, Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and meditation...

Phebe Trotman is a successful and heart-centered entrepreneur based in Vancouver, Canada, who is passionate about helping others discover their joy. In both her athletic and professional careers, Phebe’s personal success has been a testament that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a team-centered approach. As an athlete, she has achieved many accolades as a soccer player, includi...

RJ was born into a family of entrepreneurs and has firsthand experience with the difficulties and rewards of entrepreneurship. RJ also discovered the incredible concept of personal development, which completely altered his life. After serving his country in the United States Air Force for three years and at the age of 23, RJ cofounded Scriba Town Inn with his brother Eric and father Gene. They tra...