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Elise also shares her own personal story of what her childhood looked like. Elise believed her childhood was “normal” until she began doing some of the challenging work required to see our childhood for what it truly was. Elise then began to challenge herself to move beyond the trauma of the past and learn how to grow beyond her experiences. This required learning new coping behavioural mechanisms...

Join me this week as I sit down with Jon Archambault. Jon served with the military for over twelve years. He then transferred to Calgary Police where he served for another six years; however, trauma began to impact Jon in ways he would be required to better understand. Jon shares what his journey looked like; however, how it also created an opportunity to reconnect him with nature. This ultimately...

Join me as I sit down with Julia Shelley. Julia was a flight attendant for the United Nations and during this time visited many war torn countries. Julia recounts how feeling unsafe in these environments contributed to health issues. We discuss the impacts of unsafe environments and how they can shape us we begin to adapt to them sometimes in unhealthy ways. We also discuss how this impacted Julia...

Join me as I sit down Jeff Brown. Jeff is an author seven times over. We discuss how Jeff initially chased the concept of becoming a prominent Lawyer in Toronto. Jeff quickly rose to success in this role; however, faced an emptiness within that could not be avoided. Over time Jeff realized that this was not his true passion and that ultimately was losing himself in this pursuit. Jeff had a pivotal...

Join me as I sit down with David Sadai. David spent years serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and recognized the impact that military life was having on himself. Through adversity David challenged himself to expand his approach to life and ultimately left the Canadian Armed Forces to begin his own healing journey. Join me as David shares how he "unravelled the madness" which later fuell...

Join me as I sit down with Jeff Depatie. Jeff served as a Joint Task Force for many years which lead to significant stress and trauma. Jeff also began his healing journey as he began to notice the impact of trauma within. Jeff shares his how his approach to acceptance, love based emotions and neutrality has changed over the years. Trauma teaches us much about ourselves; however, it is upon us to m...

Join me as we sit down with Retired Sgt. Major Sebastien Lavoie. We discuss an array of topics that cover a broad range of lessons learned from a life of service as a First Responder. We cover areas such as failure vs growth and why both are important. We explore gratitude and how identity is an important component of longevity. We also touch on how to accept the thought of our own death as we may...

Join us as I reflect on season three which featured some of the amazing people that help first responders begin their own mental health journey. With gratitude we finish the season and dive into Season four!

Join me as I sit down with Avery Breau. Avery embarks on her journey into becoming a RCMP Officer this year. Making the transition from civilian life to policing is a large undertaking. Many times we may feel like this challenge is insurmountable; however, often times many not only achieve this but flourish in the profession. We discuss different perspectives of what it means to become a cop and s...

Join me as I sit down with Avery Breau. Avery embarks on her journey into becoming a RCMP Officer this year. Making the transition from civilian life to policing is a large undertaking. Many times we may feel like this challenge is insurmountable; however, often times many not only achieve this but flourish in the profession. We discuss different perspectives of what it means to become a cop and s...

Join me as I sit down with Avery Breau. Avery embarks on her journey into becoming a RCMP Officer this year. Making the transition from civilian life to policing is a large undertaking. Many times we may feel like this challenge is insurmountable; however, often times many not only achieve this but flourish in the profession. We discuss different perspectives of what it means to become a cop and s...

Join me as I connect with Emily Day. Emily is a modern day healer and a holistic wellness counsellor who works with first responders who are recovering from traumatic experiences. Emily herself has an incredible story of seeing first hand the devastating impact first responder work can have on men as her father was a police officer and her father. Emily shares how her own journey into her past tra...

Join me as I connect with Larry Peyton. Larry has served with the RCMP for over two decades. Due to repeated traumatic events it eventually led to Larry being diagnosed with PTSD and ultimately over time it worsening and complicating his health. Larry realized the impacts of PTSD and began learning about often misunderstood injury many First Responders carry. Larry knew that in order to heal he wo...

Join me as I connect with Debra Kine. Debra holds a Masters degree in Theology and a Masters degree in Psychology. Debra has spent many years serving others as they often themselves navigate some of life's most difficult moments. Debra initially worked with many as a chaplain in paediatric ICU at McMaster Children's hospital and at St. Michaels emergency ward in Toronto. Debra later joined...

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Nick Withers. Dr. Withers professional accomplishments span decades of emergency medicine and even time with the Canadian Armed Forces including time with Special Operations. Dr. Withers has been caring for military and RCMP personnel for years and understands those that serve their country in these positions. Dr. Withers joined the CannaConnect team a few years ago...

Join me as I connect with Reverend Chris Pilon. Chris is an Anglican Priest and also a Chaplain for the Canadian Armed Forces. Chris also serves the RCMP and its membership from a roll of support and care. Chris shares his incredible life story of what service to those that serve us looks like. He has dedicated his life to caring for others and investing his time into ensuring those that carry the...

Join me as I connect with now retired Inspector Stephen Gloade. Stephen is one of a few Indigenous RCMP members that made it to the commissioned ranks within the RCMP. Stephen recounts what the journey looked like in regards to recognizing that his own personal Mental Health was degrading due to years of service as a Police Officer. Stephen acknowledges that his journey became so dark at one point...

Join me as I connect with Constable Kyle Stubbs of the RCMP! Kyle shares his personal story as he began noticing the behavioural and emotional changes from the impacts of Police work and traumatic experiences. Kyle recounts how his journey into how he was shutting down and numbing out eventually began leaded himself to relationship issues. Kyle's spouse eventually raised the red flag and brou...

Join me for our last episode, of this series, with Dr. Jasmine Dean. Taking the off, or going on sick leave, from First Responder roles can be incredibly difficult for us to accept. We may know we need this for some time, but hang on in an effort to avoid the inevitable. The toll of First Responder work is intense and it is incredibly common for First Responders to need to "take a knee" to focus o...

Join me as I sit down with Shane Urowitz and Lee Grossman from CannaConnect. Shane and Lee are two of the founders of CannaConnect. Their mission is to empower Military and RCMP Veterans on their journey to wellness through medical cannabis. CannaConnect is committed to providing opportunities to engage with a supportive community through connection and conversation at their wellness lounges from...

Our series with Dr. Jasmine Dean continues. Dr. Dean and I continue to raise awareness in regards to PTSD, Mental Health and the depth of conversation that is needed to promote personal growth. On this episode we talk about how to unpack trauma, what are the different types of therapy and how do they work? The difference between prolonged exposure therapy and why it is good for avoidant behavioura...

Join us as I connect with Sgt. Kaleigh Paddon. Sgt. Paddon is in charge of the Surrey Police Wellness Unit and is a perfect fit for that unit. Sgt. Paddon understands the journey of Post Traumatic Stress and is no stranger to doing the hard work required to set yourself on a path of growth. Sgt. Paddon is spearheading cultural change within this police force and is strengthening and promoting Poli...

Our series with Dr. Jasmine Dean continues. Dr. Dean and I continue to raise awareness in regards to PTSD, Mental Health and the depth of conversation that is needed to promote personal growth. On this episode we talk about Subjective Units Of Distress and how this can be an important way to measure where your stress is at daily. Tracking our stress is actually incredibly important as it allows us...

I am joined by Sam King. Sam is a Clinical Social worker, Registered Nurse and a Pyscho Therapist at the Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Nova Scotia. Many First Responders wonder if the Operational Stress Injury Clinic is the right fit for them and their occupational stress injury journey with work. Sam opens up and talks about some of the amazing aspects of therapy and supports they offer to...

Our series with Dr. Jasmine Dean continues. Dr. Dean and I continue to raise awareness in regards to PTSD, Mental Health and the depth of conversation that is needed to promote personal growth.  On this episode we talk about why addiction happens. Why addiction really is a form of trying to cope with pain and suffering. And why it is important to understand addiction in order to understand yo...