Project 11

In this episode Don and Suzi are joined by Craig Heisinger, Sr. Vice President and Assistant General Manager with the Winnipeg Jets and General Manager of the Manitoba Moose, who has also played a key role in the creation and development of Project 11. Hear about how mental health has impacted Zinger’s life through former Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose player Rick Rypien – the inspiration for Pr...

We kick off the new year with one of the Winnipeg Jets’ newest players Nate Thompson!  Nate shares his challenging journey that has taken him on many new beginnings including leaving home at a young age for hockey, being traded many times in his NHL career & working to overcome years of struggling with addiction. Find out how those experiences have shaped Nate into who he is today & why th...

Episode #6 of the Check-In Podcast welcomes native Winnipegger and Canadian National Women’s Soccer Team midfielder Desiree Scott. Hear how Desiree got to where she is now as a professional soccer player, and some of the lessons on her journey that helped her become true to herself on and off the soccer pitch. Additionally, our hosts dive into discussion with Desiree on the Black Lives Matter move...

Retired Winnipeg Jets defenceman and former Project 11 ambassador Mark Stuart re-joins P11 in this episode of the Project 11 Check-In to catch up and talk about some of the challenges he faced during his hockey career. Find out how challenges like injuries were difficult for Mark and hear from him on the activities and people that got him through those tough times. Don’t miss this week’s wellness...

The ultimate sports fan and cheerleader Cameron Hughes joins the Project 11 Check-In to discuss the importance of cheering, and how we can bring more cheer to our lives during difficult times like the pandemic. Find out what Cameron’s been up to recently and how he’s still putting smiles on faces, even without any events to attend with fans. Listen in to Don and Suzi’s wellness challenge at the en...

On episode #3 of the Project 11 Check-In, Don and Suzi are joined by Manitoba’s Chief Nursing Officer, Lanette Siragusa! Tune in to hear how Lanette is persevering during the pandemic marathon in a time when her job is as intense as ever, and find out how she’s staying positive and focusing on what she can control. At the end, Don and Suzi will also share what might help them build mental toughnes...

The first guest to join the Project 11 Check-In is one of Winnipeg Jets superstars, Josh Morrissey! Listen in to hear what Josh has been doing to stay mentally fit during the pandemic. Family life, role models, fitness, practicing gratitude, and reaching out on those tough days, are some of the topics Josh highlights during his interview. And don’t forget to check out this week’s wellness challeng...

In the first EVER episode of the “Project 11 Check In”, get to know your hosts: singer-songwriter, Don Amero & TNYF’s Director of Educational Programs, Suzi  Friesen!  Listen in, to hear the SELF CARE challenge that they have in store for you at the end. Enjoy!