The Northern Sentinels Podcast

How do you find wellness after dealing with trauma? There is no easy answer, but on this NSP Short, Dr John Whelan describes the power of the shared experience as a vehicle for healing. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplifting Corporate NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 1 -...

In August and September 2025, the Gasparotto Group will paddle 1,000 km down the historic Ottawa River from Lac des Outaouais to Westboro Beach, Ottawa. I sit down with the company President, Mark Garparotto, to discuss the project and how people can get involved. Paddle for Resilience Website Wounded Warriors Fundraising Website Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebo...

Episode seven in the federal election series is with Tim Powers. We discuss the rare moment in Canadian politics where defence is in the spotlight and how to make the most of this opportunity. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplifting Corporate NSP Podcast Music Credit (episo...

Episode six in the federal election series is with Dr. Adam Chapnick of the Canadian Forces College. Adam provides an essential primer of defence policy in Canada and what we should expect as Canadians from our elected officials. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplifting Corp...

Photo credit: Corporal Alisa Strelley, Canadian Armed Forces Photo Episode five in the federal election series is with VAdm (ret’d) Ron Lloyd. We discuss the need for a strong Navy to deter and defend the nation. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplifting Corporate NSP Podcast...

Episode four in the federal election series is with Canadian fighter pilot and F35 expert, Billie Flynn. We talk about facts and fiction around the F35 and if it’s still the right investment for national defence. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplifting Corporate NSP Podcast...

Please credit: Corporal Jacob Hanlon, Canadian Forces Photo Episode three in the federal election series is Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in the Study of the Canadian North and Professor in the School for the Study of Canada at Trent University. We talk about the importance of the North for national security, defence, and sovereignty. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on...

Episode two in the federal election series is with entrepreneur and financial expert, Kevin Reed. We talk about the ability to speed up spending on national defence through the use of different public and private investment tools. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplifting Cor...

Episode one in the federal election series is with LGen (ret’d) Stu Beare. We talk about the importance of deterrence to meet the current threat of peer on peer warfare. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplifting Corporate NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 1 - 18): RomanSenyk...

One of our original Northern Sentinels is back! Farid Yaghini (episode 7) is a newly published author and I speak to him about the motivation for the book, the process of writing, and what the book is about. Some of the proceeds from the book go to the veteran charity he started - Camp Aftermath . Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast M...

On this episode, I speak with one of the kindest people I know, Peter Devlin. Born in Scarborough, Ontario, he is the child of immigrants from England who came to Canada to find new opportunities. His father was in the British military which likely planted the seed for his lifetime of service. He enrolled in the Army and, with his wife Judy, moved the family 12 times over his 35 years in uniform....

Image credit - Slivercloud travel Running an Army is tough, but make no mistake, running a college has its own challenges. Colleges deal with three level of governments and all of the shifting political sands that come with that reality. Listen to Peter Devlin explain some of those challenges on this NSP Short. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram...

Transition is a challenge, even for Army Commanders. On this NSP Short, Peter Devlin shares his transition experience and reminds us all to plan early and plan often for big life changes. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplifting Corporate NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 1...

On this episode, I speak with the founder and CEO of Nordsapce, Rahul Goel. At 32 years old, Rahul has achieved more in the business world than people twice his age. Born and raised in Toronto, he started his first company during the daily commute to university. His first customer paid him 50 bucks to use his software and this launched his company PheedLoop. Although he started as a business schoo...

Rahul Goel is a person who lives his values. Instead of taking his space company to the US, he has made a conscience decision to stay in Canada to build our domestic capabilities. Listen to why this was important to him on this NSP Short. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin, Upbeat Uplif...

How do you go from loving airplanes, space, and science as a kid to building your own rocket company? It takes a vision, a lot of hard work and money, and a deep-seated passion. On this NSP Short, Rahul Goel explains why he wanted to build NordSpace. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin,...

On this episode, I speak with Canadian entrepreneur, business mentor, and veteran, Brice Scheschuk. Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, he was adopted at birth and had a wonderful childhood with a loving family. He knew in high school he wanted to do something in the business world and, upon graduation, went to the University of Regina. Before starting university, he joined the Naval Reserve...

Canadians have been frustrated for decades with the expense of wireless plans in Canada. Ever wonder why we are in this situation? Listen to Brice Scheschuk, one of the co-founders of Wind Mobile, explain how the Canadian telecom oligopoly has made Canadian wireless some of the most expensive in the world. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP...

Imagine if the only way you could succeed at business was to be the next Uber or AirBnB? There is an unhealthy narrative around these unicorn companies that needs to be debunked. On this NSP Short, Brice Scheschuk talks about how he mentors entrepreneurs to ensure they understand there are many ways to succeed in business. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP...

On this episode, I speak with Canadian businessman and philanthropist, Wayne Goranson. Wayne is the fifth generation of his family to be born and raised on the family farm in Weyburn Saskatchewan. He went to university for engineering and since then has been involved with defence, oil and gas, agriculture, and data and information management. Along the way he has spent a significant amount of time...

As I often say, there are many ways to serve. During the pandemic, Wayne Goranson started to make meals at home for those less fortunate in Saskatoon. On this NSP Short, he shares the story of feeding 27 children during this challenging time for many families. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): P...

When Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti in 2016, Wayne Gornson was building an agricultural enterprise in the Dominican Republic. When asked if there was a way he could help the affected population, he jumped in to action. Listen to the amazing story on this NSP Short. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards):...

On this episode, I speak with the CEO of Invictus Games Vancouver - Whistler 2025, Scott Moore. Born in Montreal, but raised in Toronto, Scott grew up in a family where most were in the financial sector. This was not to be his path and he focused on one of his passions, sports. Scott became one of Canada’s most prominent sports broadcasters. He was one of the first employees at TSN in the 80s, hel...

For those who have not served in the military, it may be difficult to understand why the Invictus Games is so meaningful. Listen to Scott Moore, the CEO of Invictus 2025, describe the power of sport in the healing journey of ill and injured veterans. Thanks again for listening to the NSP. NSP on LinkedIn NSP on Facebook NSP on Instagram NSP Podcast Music Credit (episodes 19 - onwards): PaulYudin,...

On this episode, I speak with Canada’s youngest ever chess Grand Master, Mark Bluvshtein. Mark was born in the Soviet Union and was taught the game of chess by his father. After the fall of the wall, it became difficult to afford the basics, so the family immigrated to Israel where Mark continued to develop his abilities in another very strong chess culture. After a few years in Israel, the family...