Evan is more than his abilities as an ultra runner—he's a proud partner, father, friend, and former emergency services professional. His journey into ultra running began in 2017, a pivotal shift from a two-decade career that left him broken but resilient.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Evan chat candidly about PTSD and how working in the first responder world really is. Evan tells us how running (amongst other work) helped save him.
After years of selfless service, he confronted his struggles with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Through intensive therapy and countless miles on the trail, he found healing and purpose. He no longer ran away; he ran towards joy, showing others that there's always a path forward. Sharing his story is both terrifying and empowering, but it's through vulnerability that true strength emerges. Together, let's break the silence, embrace shared experiences, and remind each other that it's okay not to be okay.
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I Was Trying to Win at Therapy:  Evan Birch

Everyone Comes From Somewhere is a podcast hosted by Dr. Jody Carrington where she engages with her audience on a weekly basis. The episodes are a blend of insight, research, and humor, featuring a roster of noteworthy guests. The overarching theme of the podcast is an exploration of people's diverse experiences and backgrounds, emphasizing the idea that everyone has a unique story to tell. The podcast is a celebration of human connection and the amazing stories that emerge from different walks of life​. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jeremie Saunders, MSM, is an acclaimed actor, speaker, host, and producer, known for his impactful contributions to Canadian media across film, television, and podcasts. As the visionary co-founder of Snack Labs, he has propelled podcasts such as CBC’s Sickboy, Turn Me On and of course Everyone Comes From Somewhere to international recognition. Driven by a unique blend of humour and educational ambition, and informed by his personal journey with Cystic Fibrosis, Jeremie co-founded the podcast Sickboy with his closest pals, Taylor MacGillivary and Brian Stever. In 2023, the three best friends' efforts were formally recognized when they were honoured with the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) by the Governor General of Canada, highlighting their instrumental role in destigmatizing topics of illness and death and fostering a supportive global community.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Jeremie chat about CF, what it is, how it was to find out he had a life ending disease when he was 10 years old and to have come to terms with a short lifespan and THEN to get the chance to take a new medication that has given him a second chance at life. You may be surprised by the challenges that come with such incredible news.   
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"I Come from Lower Sackville" - Jeremie Saunders

Todd Baratz is a renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist whose innovative approach to mental health and relationships has established him as a leading figure in his field. In addition to his clinical practice, Baratz is a prolific writer and speaker. His insights are regularly featured in various media outlets, where he discusses topics ranging from romantic relationships to individual mental wellness. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles. Learn more on Instagram under his handle @YourDiagnonsense.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Todd chat all about the sex, relationships and all the good/bad in between.
Todds Links: Instagram Website 
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They’ve never been told to write their story:  Todd Baratz

Jeremy Allen is just a small town boy, born and raised not in south Detroit, trying to change the way the world embraces their grief.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Jer talk all about grief, loss, and the magic that can exist in the midst of the shit. 
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The Magic That Can Exist in the Midst of the Shit:  Jeremy Allen

Dr. Alisha Rai, is a South-African Canadian family physician who is deeply committed to advocacy for the disability community. This is fueled by her personal experience as a mother to a son with cerebral palsy. She co-founded a non-profit with her husband, Hope for Cerebral Palsy to fund quality private early interventional therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Additionally, she openly shares her experience with infertility and has the privilege of speaking at a TEDx event at the University of Mississippi. Her multifaceted background reflects a passion for healthcare, advocacy, and sharing impactful stories.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Dr. Alisha chat all about opportunities coming your way and the choices we make to take these opportunities to learn something new and love it or NOT and that is okay. Alisha tells us her incredible story that has so many layers, from joining the military in South Africa to raising a son with Cerebral Palsy. Being a special needs parent has shaped her to be the compassionate physician she is now with less judgment and more understanding.
Links Alisha's Instagram Hope For Cerebral Palsy  Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is Still Joy in the Unexpected: Dr. Alisha Rai

Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 10 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. She does this through addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades that they haven’t been able to break. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has over a million downloads, over 400 episodes and is listened to in over 88 countries.
Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones, digestion. She also dismantled her deep limiting beliefs and behaviors keeping her stuck in the same looping patterns. Now she helps others achieve the biggest healing miracles of Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Amber talk all about emotional eating, mindful eating and that we need to all give ourselves compassion and grace.
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I Was Trying to Win at Therapy: Evan Birch

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