Speak Your Mind

Muhammad is a former International Warzone Correspondent for CNN, ABC and CBC where he was once held at gun point. He is now taking what he learned though his traumatic experiences and aiming to create positive change by starting a good news outlet that highlights stories that will make you smile. His new app, Goodable , presents no politics, no negativity and just real, daily good news - when you...

Lee is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, podcast host, and hockey coach who has coached the youth, collegiate and professional levels.  In this episode the group talks about Lee's transition to the world of advocating for mental health, how important it is to have a life outside of your sport, mental fitness lessons for parents in youth sports, and his most recent book 'When Hockey Stops...

Mark Borowiecki is a current NHL veteran playing for the Nashville Predators. This was one of our favorite conversations as 'Boro' was an open book about his journey with mental health. Mark is the prime example of what the Speak Your Mind brand is all about, not being afraid to talk to others about your experiences. We know everyone will enjoy! Subscribe to our podcast channel to never miss an ep...

Ryan "Bugsy" Malone spent over a decade in the NHL (Penguins, Lightning, Rangers) and currently plays in the new 3ICE hockey league. The group chats about Bugsy's ups and downs of his NHL career, post-career endeavors, his tattoo game and lots more great info for athletes and beyond pertaining to mental health! Subscribe to our podcast channel to never miss an episode. Watch our 3ICE "Inside The G...

Eberle was an NHL All-Star this past season playing for the Seattle Kraken in their inaugural season alongside our co-host Riley Sheahan. In this episode the group talks about his NHL career and being a part of the expansion draft, his epic World Junior performances, the importance of family, his appreciation for music and the mental aspects of playing in the NHL. Subscribe to our podcast channel...

Kyle Quincey played in the NHL from 2005–2018 and was a shutdown defenseman. He joined the Speak Your Mind crew to share more about his personal experiences since retirement. In this episode, the Speak Your Mind crew talks about his time in the NHL, the life changing experience of watching his 1-year-old son battle brain cancer and how it changed his perspective on life, the mental effects of...

Speak Your Mind co-hosts Riley Sheahan and Tyler Smith went to Seattle, WA for a live recording of a podcast episode in front of the Premera Health team. Joining Riley and Tyler on the panel were two Premera employees and Richard Taylor Jr., a former star athlete and now incredible advocate for mental health. The group had a very deep and vulnerable conversation about each other's own personal exp...

Colby Armstrong spent 10 seasons in the NHL playing for the Penguins, Thrashers, Leafs and Canadiens. After retiring, he joined the world of sports media as a TV and Radio analyst with Sportsnet and the Penguins. In today's episode, the group has a fun chat around about his journey in the NHL, the important roles of wives and girlfriends, mental health in hockey and Carey Price's impact on the spa...

Erin Ambrose is an Olympic Gold Medalist for Team Canada's Women's Hockey squad winning in this past 2022 Winter Games. She is a rockstar beyond the ice Speaking Her Mind on the topic of mental health releasing an article called "In My Own Words" where she opened up about her anxiety and depression. In this episode, the group talks about her time with Team Canada winning Gold, her journey with men...

Emily Kaplan works for ESPN as a jack of all trades in the world of NHL media with podcasts, writing stories, live TV analysis and reporting between the benches during NHL games. She is a trailblazer in the space of mental health using her platform to promote change. The group talks about her journey as a female in hockey and the importance of mental health both in sports and in life. Subscribe to...

Dan O'Toole spent over a decade as the host of several TV shows at TSN including the Canadian SportsCentre. He had a dramatic exit from TV back in 2021 and is open about going down a dark path that was driven by alcohol. Since then, Dan has gotten a handle on his drinking problem and been a really active member in the recovery community going out of his way to help others. The Speak Your Mind squa...

Dr. Emily Anhalt is a psychologist, emotional fitness consultant, and the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Coa, the gym for mental health. In this episode we chat about the relationship of mental health and physical health, the business of Coa and its purpose and simply just normalizing the conversation of mental health coming from an expert in the industry. Subscribe to our podcast channe...

Luke Prokop is the first openly gay player to ever be under contract in the NHL. He's a prospect for the Nashville Predators currently playing in the WHL for the Edmonton Oil Kings and came out as gay in June of 2021. In this episode we chat about Luke's journey in life, the obstacles he faced to overcome his fear of coming out as gay, the reactions and internal feelings he received once coming ou...

JT Brown spent 8 seasons in the NHL playing for the Lightning, Ducks and Wild but recently retired and became the first ever color commentator for the Seattle Kraken. JT was also a part of the first ever all black TV broadcasting team to do an NHL game. In this episode, we chat about his unique journey to the NHL being a man of color, the adversity he faced once in the league, his transition from...

Tyler & Braden Handley co-founded Inkbox, a semi-permanent tattoo brand that empowers customers with the ultimate tools for self-expression, which just recently sold to BIC for $65M. They chat about their doubters fueling their drive to succeed, the importance of mental health within the workspace and how their background in sports translated to the world of business. Subscribe to the Speak Yo...

Ryan Straschnitzki was a member of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team that was part of the tragic bus crash that only left 13 survivors. Speak Your Mind co-host Tyler Smith was his teammate and also on the bus that day. The crash left Ryan paralyzed from his chest down but is continually making steps in his recovery towards the hope of walking one day following a surgery in Thailand. He has a...

Former NFL player, current nutrition & health coach, and mental health advocate, Nick Hardwick joined Speak Your Mind hosts Riley Sheahan and Tyler Smith for an amazing conversation in Episode #8 of the podcast. Tune in now!

Speak Your Mind EP #7 powered by TorchPro featuring Joe Hawley | Former NFL Center, Joe Hawley, joined Riley and Tyler for an amazing Episode #7 of the Speak Your Mind Podcast. Joe and the Speak Your Mind crew touched on his time in the NFL, battling with mental health issues, taking a step back from the game of football, his transition from professional athlete to mental health advocate, and so m...

Josh Sirlin, Creative Director and Curator of the Black Bear brand, a clothing brand that crafts timeless pieces, designs, and collections that breathe with the essence of the old ways while living undeniably in the moment, joined hosts Riley Sheahan of the Seattle Kraken and Tyler Smith for an amazing conversation. Josh has an incredible story of perseverance and hard work and shares insights int...

Garrison Grant, founder of the Lets Chat About It blog and podcast and member of the Morning Skate joined hosts Tyler Smith and Riley Sheahan to discuss his journey with mental health, overcoming addiction, perseverance, and so much more! Tune into this amazing conversation with Garrison and stay tuned for new episodes dropping every other Monday.

Canadian Country Music artist JoJo Mason joined the Speak Your Mind podcast on Episode #4 to discuss his journey from junior hockey player to top 10 Billboard Country Music star, his personal struggles with mental health, what he has learned along his unique journey from athlete to singer/songwriter, and so much more! Tune into this awesome discussion with JoJo and stay tuned for a new episod...

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender and mental health advocate, Robin Lehner, joined the Speak Your Mind podcast to discuss his journey with mental health, opening up and spreading awareness around the topic especially in the game of hockey, the stigmas surrounding mental health, and so much more! Tune into this truly powerful conversation and stay tuned for new episodes dropping every other Monday. T...

In Episode 2 of the Speak Your Mind podcast, Riley Sheahan and Danny Healey sit down with Humboldt Broncos survivor and mental health advocate, Tyler Smith. Tyler talks about his road to recovery, both physical and mental since the accident, speaking out about mental health, and what he has in store for the future.  The Speak Your Mind podcast will release a new episode every other week featu...

NHL's Riley Sheahan opens up about his journey with mental health and talks about his story and struggles he has gone through on his path to the pros. He shares insight on how uncomfortable it can be talking about mental health and explains how he hopes this podcast can help people feel more comfortable speaking up about personal issues and spread awareness for mental health. The Speak Your Mind p...