The Jerod Killick Podcast

Today I reveal five photographers who have influenced my work the most over the years, photographers I return to time and time again for inspiration.   These are William Eggleston, Tierney Gearon, Gregory Crewdson, Nan Goldin, and Dianna Cuaulte.  Each informs my work in different ways.  They teach me to capture what is around me for both the mundane and those I love, to find depth through the sto...

Today I add no intro or outro music.  Today I spend time reflecting on my own experience, my own reaction, to the emerging crisis that could end in a global crisis, a war.  I express my own reactions to what is happening and to come.  I ponder how art, photography, is playing a role in how I cope and push through the apathy taking hold on society.  Today, I push through another day when everything...

Connection Full Circle: Today, I share a recent discussion I had with a friend over coffee.  In our conversation, we discussed the importance of connection and considered how, as a whole, we have become more isolated as individuals.  It became apparent how current political events, social media, and even Ai, have all led to deep isolation and disconnection, even when social media has promised more...

Johnny's Journey: In today's episode, I sit with my husband, Johnny Killick, as he shares his recent brush with death lost in drug addiction, followed by a new found life lived in recovery.  As he describes his lived experience as an alcoholic and drug addict, Johnny reveals his message to anyone lost in the struggle. He also describes goals for the next several years only possible as someone comm...

Disengage With Your Screen: Today, we spend the majority of our time engaging with our screens and online content, rather than creating.  I remember a time when it was the exact opposite.  I review my own experience as someone consumed by tech and screen time.  I also am learning that I am remarkably happier the more I engage in tangible activities in my day-to-day.  I believe that a happy life is...

Can You Love Them Enough? In today's episode, I share my thoughts on the challenges facing the, "Affected Other", and the process of finding personal limits.  We slowly grow to believe that if we love the addicted partner, child, sibling, or friend enough, they will choose sobriety.  However, over time, we come to realize that no matter the risks, the addicted person can only change if they are wi...

My Rant: In today's episode, I share my feelings about the complicated relationship I have with social media and tech.  Over the past several months, after taking significant breaks from social media, I have come to realize the negative impact it has on my life.   I have also come to understand that the gamification so deeply imbedded in all aspects of social media, is also massively present in th...

Defining The Problem: In today's show, special guest, Tamara Randall and I start our discussion by reviewing the current experience of those suffering from addiction in Vancouver British Columbia, and where services fall short. There is no doubt that the recovery journey starts well before the individual indicates readiness. Grabbing that, ' golden moment ' when someone expresses desire requires a...

Today: Thank you for joining me today on the Podcast.  In today's episode, I share my understanding of addiction and how that understanding has evolved.  In the first part of my career as a clinician, I conceptualized addiction as something to be understood, measured, and then mitigated via care planning.  Since, I have come to understand that addiction in every respect lacks logic, and thus, appr...

Today I share my journey as I recover from lumbar spinal injury just under a year ago.   I share the new found hope I have discovered in getting back to the pavement.   New years resolutions are a fools errand.   Wisdom is creating the life you want with the tools you already posess. Running changed my life as a young adult.   I learned the power of persistence, knowing that pain is only temporary...

In today's episode, I channel Cal Newport and his work around digital minimalism.  I share my own circuitous journey from digital maximalist to minimalist, stumbling along the way before landing on my own personal formula.   I reflect on decreased anxiety, increased "creative" boredom, and feeling less frenetic in my day.   I hope this episode is useful as you ground yourself in more analogue ende...

Introduction: Welcome to the podcast. The types of content you will find in this podcast. Share my insights and journey on the importance of personal mastery, creativity, and deep learning. Informed by my background in Behavioural Medicine and work as a senior leader in Mental Health and Addictions. Much of this hows up in my writing and work as a photographer, both expressions of my journey. If y...

Today: I have been away from producing creative content for a little over six weeks.  In the middle of September, I experienced serious back injury preventing me from standing or sitting for any period of time.  As someone who in general has no health problems, my back injury experience came as wake-up call. Physical pain quickly becomes encased in dysphoria, self-doubt, and a defeat.  The emotion...

Today: Thanks for joining me today.  I share my experience as someone who chose sobriety a year ago and my journey thus far.  There has been both positive outcomes and areas that could be better.  In the end, having a steadfast commitment regardless of the challenges, has won out. Why I Got Sober: I got sober September 3rd, 2023. To support my husband who had been struggling with addiction. During...

Welcome to the Jerod Killick Podcast.  I share my personal journey of physical, emotional, and spiritual development.  Through an examination of creative endeavours, fitness and wellbeing, the sense of accomplishment in developing a career, and spiritual practice, I hope to inspire others to create their own unique path of a life lived with intention.   Join me each week as I share my lived experi...