Rise Today Inspirational Podcast

Sharon Blady is a Healthcare Trainer, an inspirational Mental Health Advocate, and the former Health Minister of Manitoba. On this episode she tells us about personal and family experience with psychological health issues, surviving and escaping the trauma of domestic violence, and how public advocacy and action can be a powerful coping skill to transcend suffering and Rise Today. 

Jeff Walker is the CEO of Sincere Solutions, and the founder of Men Of Recovery Evolving (MORE). He is a committed and focused advocate, providing solutions for men with complex trauma and mental health issues. Jeff joins Dr Erica Harris to discuss his experience rising and thriving through his experience of suffering a stroke in 2019.

Dr Erica Harris is joined by the wonderful and inspirational Eileen Davidson. Eileen is a writer and a rheumatoid arthritis patient advocate from Vancouver BC Canada. She is a member of the Arthritis Research Canada arthritis patient advisory board member, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and a regular writer for Creaky Joints. Visit her personal blog at www.chroniceileen.com . 

Sam Led is a transformational coach and intuitive mindset specialist who helps others to transcend the obstacles to happiness and meeting their goals, and the host and creator of The Fearless Now Podcast. Sam is here to share his inspirational experiences, powerful mindset, and discussion about ADHD symptoms, emotional barriers, and overcoming the fears that hold us back. 

This is a Rise Today Replay, with one of our most popular episodes, featuring Gabor Mate. We are replaying our episodes in preparation for a return to live broadcasting in September. More details to come. Watch this feed and make sure to follow us on FaceBook and at Risetoday.com/podcast Gabor Mat inspirational author, speaker, addiction expert, and trauma focused healer Gabor Mate. Gabor shares h...

This episode is a replay of one of our earlier interviews, in preparation for our new live interviews coming up in September. Enjoy these inspirational stories, and stay tuned to the podcast feed for more details about how you can listen to our live interviews and get involved with the show.  Jill Wheatly is a mountaineering adventurer who lost 70% of her vision after a traumatic brain injury in 2...

2 Time Paralympic champion Mac Marcoux is our guest, telling us how he faced the loss of his vision to continue competing and thriving as a world-class Alpine Skier. He shares his inspirational story of faith and determination and how he lives so that he enjoys each day.  In this episode Dr Erica Harris is joined by Guest CoHost Brian Bachand, founder & CEO of Evolution Evolution.

Brad Reed is an Executive Coach & Trainer, and the founder of Repurpose You. As an expert in Mindfulness, Brad is on the show to share his truly inspirational story about how he used mindful practices and meditation to thrive through chronic pain and anxiety.   For this live episode, Dr Erica Harris was joined by guest Cohost Brian Bachand

Dr. Shimi Kang is an award winning doctor, researcher, and author. She is a specialist in science based parenting, especially with neurological development, motivation, and teaching healthy habits for children. Dr. Kang is the author of several books on research-founded parenting, including: "The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Kids Growing Up in a Digital World," and "The Dolphin Way:...

Temi Ayodeji is an Artist, Coach, and the loving parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum. She is sharing her wonderful story of inspiration, hope, and happiness. Temi shows us how she creates and teaches Art as a creative outlet for healing.

Unni Turrettini a speaker, motivator, and expert in empowering ourselves through suffering. As a nonfiction author she has written "The Mystery of the Lone Wolf Killer," and "Betraying the Nobel." She is no stranger to perseverance and accomplishment, and is on the podcast to tell us about her methods of empowerment and taking responsibility for life and all of it's complications.  

Amy Freinberg-Trufas is an inspirational coach, author, and expert in health and wellness. She is also the author of the book "Eat with Ease Everyday. Make the Life You Want. BE HAPPY!" Her powerful message is one of health and weight management that rejects models of deprivation and shame, instead embracing healthy perspectives to finally find ease around eating.   

Today we are honored to have the inspirational author, speaker, addiction expert, and trauma focused healer Gabor Mate. Gabor shares his vision on learning and thriving through trauma, addiction, mental health symptoms, medical issues, and what healing looks like. 

Carter Parry is a healthy young surfer who was hit with a terrible infection that took a leg and a lung. He joins the podcast to tell us how he has thrived and still moves ahead with surfing, recovery, and hope. 

Chris Revill is a Podcast host, interviewer, producer, caseworker, and mental health advocate. He joins us to discuss this experiences with PTSD, triggered by nearly loosing his wife to a complicated childbirth, and how he survived to thrive through this adversity.

Lindsay Clark is a strong survivor and Thriver who came on the show to tell us about her experiences with addiction, struggle, recovery, and sobriety. Her strength to change and live a life worth living free from substances will help you and all of us to Rise Today.  This episode was originally live cast over The Rise Today and Dr. Erica Harris FaceBook Groups. Subscribe today to follow our record...

Life Coach & Devoted Dad Furkhan Dandia tells us about his experience with divorce, fatherhood, and making the transition from success in his field of engineering to building a career and education in psychology and helping others rise and thrive in their adversity.

Dan Glaze is a Veteran of the Royal Marines, an innovative psychotherapist, and a survivor. He shares with us his story of rising through suffering to become an expert in treating men's mental health issues and to heal and inspire others around him.  

Meg Boberg, professional writer and advocate for mental health awareness, tells us about her experiences with managing Bipolar Disorder, finding treatment resources, self-acceptance, and how she has thrived through adversity.

Maureen McGrath is an expert in sexual health and sexless marriages. She shares inspiring tips about sexual health and maintaining strong relationships through healthy intimacy.

We are honored to speak with Canada's own Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, as he talks about his experience as a Paralympian, advocacy for individuals with disabilities, and positive reframing to Rise Up in response to life's obstacles.

Today we are inspired by Heidi Pero, who is here to share her inspirational story in surviving rectal cancer. She openly shares about the hardships of needing a stoma and how she rose above it all. Carry this inspiration forward into the New Year to live your best life each and every day!

Beth Anne Nagal tells us about the struggles and the joys of the process of adoption, and how her wonderful family has thrived through it all.   

Andrew Arida shares with us his inspirational story of coping through his diagnosis of cancer, and the role that reframing, hope, determination, and goal setting have helped him to maintain a strong marriage, meet his role as a father, and to truly thrive.  

An expert in transition and adaptation, Brian Bachand joins us to discuss overcoming the fear of change by working towards goals and taking inspired action.