Talking Impact

Send us Fan Mail Joining us on this episode is David Harvey , the teaching pastor at Westside Kings Church in Calgary. David earned his PhD of Theology from the University of Manchester, and relocated to Canada five years ago! Starting off with the bad reputation that sermons sometimes receive, he tells us how they can be both an amazing and horrible medium in our experience. With oral storytellin...

Send us Fan Mail Jean Côté and Luc Martin are sports psychologists, and happen to be colleagues at Queens University . What brings them together is the belief that involvement in sport goes beyond performance; an interest in how sports can support the development of individuals. Jean’s work focuses on legitimate research without an emphasis on just elite athletes. He speaks about how in the last 3...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Talking Impact, Chris sits down with resilient business-woman, life-long learner, and founder of Komo Consulting - Kelsey Komorowski. A graduate from the University of Toronto (Master of Global Affairs) and Queen’s University (Bachelor of Arts, Honours), Kelsey did not always have such success in school. When she was younger she often felt like she was falling b...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features a conversation with Vanisha Breault, an incredible woman, fellow podcast host, and the founder of the Terminator Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping youth overcome addiction. She vulnerably shares about her childhood and personal journey with addiction, a powerful story that became the catalyst for the creation of her foundation. Vanisha gives a glim...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features a beautifully candid conversation with Mitch Lagadin. Not only is Mitch the Launchpoint Sport & Event Strategies' day to day leader, he also hosts his own podcast called 'Slow Down, Man'. He shares about his journey of finding purpose, how he uses his own experience to mentor others, and gives a glimpse into how his own mental health strugg...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we feature a conversation with Zac Rinaldo who is currently playing for the Calgary Flames. In addition to being a member of the Flames Foundation 'Hockey Talks', a family man and NHL player, Zac is an advocate for providing mental health resources to people of all ages. He shares a bit of his story, gives a glimpse into some of the struggles he f...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we had the privilege of sitting down with the Alberta Minister of Community and Social Services, Rajan Sahwney. She gives an honest glimpse into her upbringing, the things that shaped her trajectory, and challenges she’s faced along the way. 

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off Season 3 of the Talking Impact Podcast with a very special guest! Mark Gordon is in the Impact Society DNA and he shares incredible wisdom from his experience as a relationship catalyst in this conversation. He gives a sneak peek into his new book ‘Relationship Matters’ which we are very excited about.

Send us Fan Mail A conversation with Colin Jackson, the 2020 recipient of Calgary's Art Award, who after retiring from a career in the performing arts and broadcasting, volunteers in support of education, poverty relief and community-building organizations. On this episode we talk about where his belief in the power of story came from and how we can play our part in telling those stories toda...

Send us Fan Mail It's not every day that you get to hear from a surgeon, but on today's episode we sit down with Dr. Luke Rudmik for a discussion on what it means to have a wholistic approach to health, observations about mental health, and the project he is working on to tackle some of these concerns.

Send us Fan Mail Rick Luchak joins us on this episode to talk about his experience as a HEROES program instructor. He gives a glimpse into how he was initially connected to IMPACT Society and why he took the instructor training in the first place. He shares stories about how the lives of students were significantly impacted by the program, and talks about the hope he has for the future of our yout...

Send us Fan Mail Gian-Carlo Carra has been the councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta for the past 10 years. Before entering the world of politics he was an award winning urban designer and on today's episode the conversation centres around how our physical communities have an impact on our well-being. We also touch on a bit of Gian-Carlo's story, the way COVID-19 has affected him bot...

Send us Fan Mail After years of in person and cyber bullying through Jr. High and High School, Joshua Yandt moved to a new school and had a choice to make. In this episode we talk about the decisions he made that in turn impacted the lives of everyone around him and resulted in international recognition and public speaking opportunities. Listeners, meet The Doorman. Thanks to The Calgary Flames Fo...

Send us Fan Mail We're kicking off Season 2 of the Talking IMPACT podcast by featuring a fantastic conversation with Dayami Fernandes! We talk about the effects of coddling children, how to help our children develop emotional intelligence, and the stages of parenting (among other things).  Dayami was born in Cuba and immigrated to Canada in the year 2000. She has a Bachelor's in Educatio...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have a wonderful conversation with Alex Sanderson, a Professor of Psychology at Ambrose University. Her current research is complimentary to the approach we take with our HEROES programs and so our conversation centres around her findings when it comes to youth, the effects of social media and the implications COVID-19 has had on their mental health (and what we...

Send us Fan Mail Marianna, a social worker with an emphasis on youth and seniors, has been a supporter of the IMPACT Society for many years. She recently took part in the assessment and development of our HEROES @ HOME Program and has an incredible life story that we have selected to be a part of our new HEROES Program. On this episode Marianna gives in a glimpse into her own journey, learnings, a...

Send us Fan Mail Robyn Regehr is a Stanley Cup Champion and former Calgary Flames Defensemen. In this episode we talk about his life journey, including his path dealing with setbacks and choosing character to rebound from challenges to become a champion, and his years of support for youth through the HEROES Program. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have a conversation with Candice Goudie, the Executive Director of The Calgary Flames Foundation. We talk about what The Flames Foundation is doing for communities in Southern Alberta and how Flames stories will be integrated in HEROES material in the near future.

Send us Fan Mail James Cardinal is a retired RCMP Officer and school counsellor working with youth at the Amisk Community School. For many years James has used the HEROES are WARRIORS program with to make a significant difference for the Indigenous youth in his community.  In this episode James shares his story of growing up in Northern Alberta, the many challenges he has faced in his life/career,...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode we have a conversation with two experts in youth work, Claudio Arancibia and Jordan Remple,  about a much needed discussion on the movement that is taking place globally, Black Lives Matter. At IMPACT Society celebrating diversity, and creating a safe space for dialogue and discovery, is at the core of how we teach our HEROES program. In this episode we want to she...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak with Dr. Wayne Hammond about The Flourishing Life Model of Positive Psychology. Over the past twenty-five years Dr. Hammond has worked with complex children, youth and their families, and is considered a leading expert on the concept of resilience and positive psychology.  Wayne's research has included several studies on the outcomes of the HEROES pro...

Send us Fan Mail Emily Fraser is the host of “The Calm Podcast with Emily Fraser,” a show inspired by a course she teaches called Career and Life Management (CALM). Emily is passionate about advancing resilient and socially just communities. As an educator and podcast host Emily's goal is to create safe spaces where individuals can connect, find their voices and become advocates for change. I...

Send us Fan Mail Collette Toth is the Co-Founder of the IMPACT SOCIETY. Over her career, she has played a key role in developing and delivering programs for youth and parents, helping to improve the mental and emotional well-being of young people and caregivers alike. In this episode we talk about the challenges youth and parents are facing, and how parents/caregivers play an essential role in pro...

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Remple is an expert in mental health and addictions. Over the past 10 years he has created and delivered programs that help young people recover from addictions and improve their mental health. Jordan's experience and passion has led him to become a champion of the HEROES Program as a preventative tool that supports adolescent development. In this episode we discuss th...

Send us Fan Mail Christopher and Jack Toth discuss the founding of the IMPACT SOCIETY and the HEROES Program Journey that has been improving mental health for youth since 1994.  About our Guest: At the age of 16, Jack Toth found himself sitting on his bed with his brother’s hunting rifle across his lap, about to take his life. It was a difficult time, but with determination and the help of others,...