Warriors Unmasked

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about attempted and committed acts of suicide. If this is overwhelming or hits a little too close to home for you, we encourage you to check out another episode and come back when you're ready! There's a moment in someone's life where one conversation can change the way they see themselves. Our guest Jesse Brisendine had this moment at just five years old. But h...

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about attempted and committed acts of suicide. If this is overwhelming or hits a little too close to home for you, we encourage you to check out another episode and come back when you're ready! There's a moment in someone's life where one conversation can change the way they see themselves. Our guest Jesse Brisendine had this moment at just five years old. But h...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today's episode is one filled with incredible perseverance. From a hyperactive child to a world-known Olympian our next guest will bring you encouragement, hope, and empowerment with his story.  Today we go on a journey with two-time Olympian and highly decorated gymnast Blaine Wilson. You'll get an inside look at how Blaine got into gymnastics and the perseveran...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! We think it safe to say that everyone has fallen into the comparison trap once or twice. Maybe you compared your outfits to the cool kids in school growing up, or maybe you compared your looks to people in magazines or social media, or maybe the thought "am I making enough money?" crossed your mind the last time your friend got a new car. Whatever your comparison...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! We have a special episode for you today, Clint and I sit down and talk about our journey with the podcast so far, our incredible guests, and the hope we have for the future.  Warriors Unmasked was started with the idea that no one should feel like they are alone, that if you just take that step and reach out, help will be waiting on the other side. The stories fr...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! You've heard the old saying "not all heroes wear capes," right? If you haven't you'll get to hear exactly how true that saying actually is. In this episode, we sit down with the living legend himself, Larry Landon! Throughout history books, there are stories scattered throughout about people helping out the little guy. Men and women rise up and take it on themsel...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Oh boy, are you in for a treat today, we have a powerful episode for you. We sit down with country music singer/songwriter and mental health advocate Jason Deshaw. From growing up in a small town in Montana to becoming a renowned country singer and battling alcoholism and bipolar disorder. Jason offers songs of hope and inspiration to anyone fighting their own ba...

DISCLAIMER: During this story, Daniel shares facts and descriptions of personal events involving illegal drug use. Warriors Unmasked or any affiliated partners do not condone any sort of illegal drug use, creation or selling. If this episode is triggering in any way please check out past episodes and come back when you are ready!  Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today's story is one of humbling...

What happens when your dream life falls apart? This is the crucial question we tackle in today's episode, and you may find that the biggest thing holding you back may not be your situation, it's your perspective.  Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! In this week's episode, we talk with Australian-born thought leader, and client experience consultant, Tanya Pluckrose. Tanya speaks about her journey...

"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." – Paul Boese Trigger Warning: This shares minor graphic details of violent traumatic events. If this is overwhelming or hits a little too close to home for you, we encourage you to check out another episode and come back when you're ready! Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! If you've been listening since the beginning then tod...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Have you ever had a dream that almost seemed impossible? Or maybe you feel as you missed your one shot? Maybe these are true...or maybe the story isn't over yet. When you hit play, you'll join us as we have an open conversation with Anthony (Tony) Kelsey. Anthony is a retired army veteran, defense foreign language institute graduate, Target operations manager, hu...

Welcome back to Worries Unmasked! Wow, are you in for a power-packed episode today. As soon as you hit play, we want to introduce you to a woman whose journey is unfortunately all too common in the world today...a story of how childhood sexual abuse led to a young life of self-medication, addiction, lies, and isolation.  However, the story doesn't end there.  In this episode, get to know our guest...

Welcome back! If you've been listening, you know mental health is a pillar of what we here at Warriors Unmasked believe is crucial. But, to this day, there is still a negative stigma around mental illness, leading many people who struggle to feel isolated.  So how can we, as friends and family help? Our guest today is President of Three Wire Systems and mental health professional Jennifer Christma...

Sometimes the best action is to take a step back and realign. Can you relate? Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today's guest is a former principal, former athletic director, founder of Mindset Sports, and proud father of three Brad Dempsey. Brad has a passion for coaching athletes of all ages and establishing a healthy balance in their Mind, Body & Spirit by empowering them to become the best ve...

Sometimes the best action is to take a step back and realign. Can you relate? Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today's guest is a former principal, former athletic director, founder of Mindset Sports, and proud father of three Brad Dempsey. Brad has a passion for coaching athletes of all ages and establishing a healthy balance in their Mind, Body & Spirit by empowering them to become the best ve...

When your back is against the wall, you have no choice but to move forward. It can be the hardest thing you have ever done, but you never know where that first step will take you. Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today's guest is a father of two, member of the 1994 Stanley cup champions, a champion of the 2004 Kelly cup, and cancer survivor Matt Loughran. Matt has served in several leadership ro...

Have you ever noticed how stress, anxiety, and depression have a way of hiding in plain sight?  As the saying goes "the grass is always greener on the other side." right? We've all seen a successful person on tv or caught up with a friend about life and thought  - "wow, they really have it all together." or, "It must just be easier for them." However, even when it's our dearest friends, we may not...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Have you ever had a day where you just don't feel OK? You push through and plaster a fake smile on, if this is you lately then we encourage you to listen to this episode because we are firm in the belief that it is okay, to not be okay.  Our guest today is the definition of courage, perseverance, and battling mental illness. Thea Daniels is a leadership coach, re...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! If you've been needing a sign to tackle that daunting next step in your journey, well here it is! Today we have a continuation of an amazing episode about self-discovery and choosing the path that grows you. Scott Kelsey has some insight into just what will help you grow more confident and ready for whatever comes your way and if you haven't listened to the first...

It's a night just like any other and the loved one you have been worried about lately sends you a text...you look down at your screen to see what they said and you are met with the one message you hoped would never come.  The person you care so much about is ready to take their own life.  You start to frantically google and research the phrase "how to talk someone out of suicide" but all resources...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked, if you've been joining in with us you know we put huge value on support systems, family, and friends that help us through our mental journeys. But sometimes, we dig so deep we forget how simple it can be.    Our guest today is an amazing example of not only our 3 pillars of perseverance, courage, and mental health but a thought leader in positive thinking, findin...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked, as you know courage, perseverance, and mental health are pillars in all we talk about and are pivotal to starting your own journey to healing. But another huge thing that is needed is vulnerability, taking off the mask that everything is alright and stepping out to ask for help.  Our guest today is an amazing example of how reaching out and asking for help can no...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked, as you know courage, perseverance, and mental health are pillars in all we talk about and are pivotal to starting your own journey to healing. But another huge thing that is needed is vulnerability, taking off the mask that everything is alright and stepping out to ask for help.  Our guest today is an amazing example of how reaching out and asking for help can no...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked this week we deep dive into a story that shows what it means to have courage, resilience and mental health. Allan Bester has gone against all odds to find happiness and rest while dealing with an anxiety disorder.  In today's episode learn how Allan struggled with an anxiety disorder from a small child all the way through his hockey career and how the stress of pe...

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Here! If you're new here, one of our taglines is "It's not just a goalie thing." This tagline is near and dear to myself and my co-host Clint Malarchuk's heart because we truly believe that mental health is something that everyone should be aware of. Today's guest is an NHL star but what makes him a true warrior is what he did off the ice.  Scott Kelsey gre...