The We Not I Podcast

My teammate and friend Cam Angus joins the podcast to share what it’s like being a Holistic Health level 3 C.H.E.K Practitioner, Muscle Activation Techniques Lower Body Specialist, and a Certified Stick Mobility Coach.  We chat all things: -Movement and Mobility -Diaphragmatic Breathing  -His perspective on clean eating  -Gratitude, silver linings, and how Cam has gotten through tough times To fol...

Michael Chernow joins the podcast for a great chat about all things wellness, entrepreneurship, routines, and his 19 years of sobriety. We Chat: -Wellness as a lifestyle -Food, Exercise and Sleep -Routine, Habits, and consistency -His 19-year sobriety story -Setting healthy boundaries -Kreatures of Habit superfood meals -One thing he would change for mental health Follow Michael on social media at...

Perry Rayner joins the podcast for an in-depth discussion on physical health and why it improves our mental health.  Perry is a strength and conditioning coach and works with AAA hockey players and athletes in the  Tampa Bay region.  We Chat: -The importance of mental health as an athlete -How the conversation around mental health has changed -Parents' influence on mental health, training, an...

Jerome Moore, social change maker, podcast and tv host, community leader and author joins the podcast for a special chat about his story of social change and how it impacts mental health.  We chat about: -How growing up in Nashville has led to his exploration and curiosity in people worldwide and their impact on community development. -The “mental muscles” he has developed for interpersonal commun...

World-renowned addiction expert Dr. Robb Kelly joins the podcast to chat all about his story of alcoholism and homelessness to recovery and inspirational coaching.  We Chat About: -What neuroplasticity is, and how re-wiring of the brain is possible -His "Ah-ha" moment about his relationship with alcohol -How family and friends can support loved ones -His unique coaching approach and reco...

Leiya J'vonne Smith, Licensed Master Social Worker joins the podcast to chat about all sides of mental health and how she is helping kids and families get the mental health resources they need. We chat about: -What and who inspired Leiya to start her career in social work -The many external factors contributing to mental health  -Gaps in the mental health care system and how hard it can be to...

Grammy-nominated artist,  best-selling author, and motivational speaker, Justin Michael Williams joins the podcast to chat about persevering through tough times, transformation, finding his calling, and how he is helping people now. We chat about: -How his "unique energy signature" practice has helped me -What 'transformation' means to him -What works for him and his mental hea...

Dayne Kamela founder of Lit With Prayer Foundation and social media content creator joins the podcast to share his mental health story, how it has led to his foundation and social media content creation, and what it is like to build a community where he shares daily messages around prayer, hope, and encouragement. Dayne and I chat about: -Starting with one, how he creates content with the goal of...

Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and School Prevention Counselour Whitney Closson joined the podcast to chat about: -Mental Health First Aid Training -The effect that COVID has had on students' mental health -Resources available to students and how schools are adapting -What she would change about the mental health system -And what works for her! Thanks so much to Whitney for shar...

Elyse Manosh, mental health advocate and senior copywriter at Fingerpaint Marketing joined me for a special episode about the ideation and launch of Fingerpaint's "Unf*ck Your Feelings" mental health campaign. I was lucky enough to be asked to share some of my insight to help in the development of this campaign (special shoutout to Britt Holcolmb for her friendship and involvement i...

World record holder and now professional hockey player Louis Chaix returns to the podcast! We chat about: -His 10forten journey rollerblading across the country in a record-setting 45 days -What motivated him and gave him mental strength along the way -post-skate depression and how he dealt with it -shifting perspective on things to make a positive out of a hard situation -the power of goal settin...

Kristen Suraci joins the podcast to share her mental health story, what works for her, and efforts to de-stigmatize asking for help. We chat about: -The journey of going on and off different medications  -Managing anxiety and depression without medication -Finding therapists and doctors that are the right fit for you -The power of vulnerability and sharing what you are going through with friends ...

Michael Hicks joins the podcast to share: -How his family turned their struggle into strength & service with HicksStrong Inc. -The Stigma surrounding mental health in the military, especially for active duty members. -The challenges for both active duty and veterans to access mental health care. -How HicksStrong is able to cover up to 24 sessions of confidential telehealth therapy. -Hug Mugs,...

Men’s Health Month Discussion with Patrick Ballantyne 💪💚🗓 We chat about: -Tips for dealing with loneliness as men -What we do / our friends do to be there for each other  -How men's health and mental health affect relationships  -How athletics and other weekly hobbies help both me and Pat stay mentally sharp and in a good rhythm  -The power of community and how sports teams or weekly group...

Cameron Ahouse is a mental health advocate, fitness and strength training creator, and the manager of community marketing for the men's activewear brand Rhone.   Cameron and Rhone have been shining a light on Men's mental health conversations and stigma through their Mind & Muscle events- a men's group workout followed by a thoughtful discussion focused on mental health. In this...

Dr. Frank Michalski is the founder of Addiction Mindset recovery coaching. In this episode, we got a chance to relate and connect in-depth on a ton of topics.       We Chat About:  -His story and what brought him to become a certified addiction peer recovery coach  -The effects of weed and synthetic marijuana.  -The problems with non-regulation of legal alternatives like delta eight. -Addiction to...

Wes Woodson is back on the podcast to share updates about his professional mental health speaking career and the launch of his new apparel brand Hidden Hoodies We Chat About: -Special news on how Hidden Hoodies is helping mental health research -His takeaways and experience with speaking to students around the country -Some of the top moments we both have had in our mental health efforts -Deep con...

My friend Morgan McCarthy joined the podcast to share her story of living with cerebral palsy and how it has impacted and strengthened her mental health. We Chat About: -How gratitude and empathy are keys to her positive mindset -Why she prefers "Admiration" rather than being called an Insipration -What works for her mental health, and how exercise and the gym are huge for her -Her love...

Vince "The Voice" Bailey, host of  Black Mental Matters Podcast  joins the show and we connected on a ton of great topics with mental health and media. We Chat About: -His family and the story of how he got into spreading mental health awareness -Mental health disparities in the Black community -Access to mental health in the Black community -Tangible change being done in mental health p...

Cory Camp is a Forever Athlete.  A best-selling author, certified mental performance coach, strength and conditioning coach, record-setting swimmer, and speaker-  I was pumped to spend the hour with Cory chatting about all things mindset and personal growth. We chat about: -His new book Forever Athlete -Our perceptions of expectation vs. reality -How the lessons we learn as athletes are forever wi...

Johnny Berry is Always Sober™️ At 22 years old he has never used a drug or drink it in his life. Tune in to this week's episode to hear his amazing story of self-realization and how his story is inspiring others, especially the youth to recognize that drinking isn’t for everyone and that it is perfectly okay and “cool” to have fun at parties and act silly when sober.  We chat about: -ADHD and...

A special live interview with Gabbie Hughes and her father Terry Hughes, creators of Sophie’s Squad Mental Health Awareness 💚 We Chat About It: -Why they were inspired to create Sophies Squad -How it has impacted their community and team -What works for Gabbie's mental health -Gabbie's on-ice success and nomination for the Hockey Humanitarian Award Sophie’s Squad is a nonprofit organiza...

My friend Derek Melancon joined the podcast to chat about his story, the adversities he’s faced, and how hockey and music have helped him along his path. Derek is a great friend, hockey player, father, and musician.  We touch on what fatherhood has taught him, and what he would tell a younger version of himself. This podcast can really help youth athletes and we chat about so many things that it h...

My friend Louis Chaix joins the pod to share his story and what lead him to his journey of rollerblading 4,500 miles across the country. This June Louis will take off from LA on rollerblades to blade across the country 4,500 miles to NYC. To raise awareness and funds for an extremely rare skin condition Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)  Louis shares how he holds a positive attitude, his gratitude...

Pat joins the pod to chat about his dating and relationship podcast “Listen To Your Heart” and what works for his mental health.  Pat is a long-time hockey referee and avid sports fan who credits taking time for himself, going on walks, and decompressing from working stressful hockey games with going out afterward to enjoy some chicken wings. Tune in to hear Pat’s favorite wing spot in Buffalo! Th...