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Pressure doesn’t have to define your performance or your worth. On this episode of All Facts Podcast, registered social worker and sports mental coach Ezra Branderhorst explains how athletes can handle pressure, rebuild confidence, and reset when the game gets tough.

From the yips and performance anxiety to routines that help athletes refocus, Ezra shares why confidence isn’t about being perfect. It’s knowing you can adapt and handle whatever happens next. He also explores the role of self-talk, expectations, practice, and a supportive environment and why these lessons apply just as much to everyday life as they do to sports.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or simply someone facing pressure, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on competing hard without tying your identity to the result.

Hosted by Haris Vekar with Ezra Branderhorst, co-founder of Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness

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Welcome back to another episode of the All Facts Podcast led by Haris Vekar!

The NHL season is ALMOST here, and this preview episode lays out the players, teams, and trophy races that could define the year. If you want to know who is ready to break out, which contenders are being underestimated, and where the biggest surprises might come from, this is the conversation to hear before opening night.

Host Haris Vekar and Guest William St. Louis break down the upcoming season with sharp predictions on the Calder, Norris, Selke, Ted Lindsay, Hart, Rocket Richard, Vezina, and the President's Trophy race. From Macklin Celebrini, Porter Martone, and Ivar Stenberg to Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, Nick Suzuki, Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Andrei Vasilevskiy, they weigh the stars, the dark horses, and the names that could take the next step.

You'll discover why opportunity matters as much as talent in a rookie race, why some defensemen are still being undervalued despite elite point totals, and why the league's best two-way forwards keep getting overlooked in award voting. We also dig into the teams most likely to win their divisions, with especially close attention on the Atlantic and Metro races, where health, depth, and goaltending could flip the standings.

The episode then shifts into breakout candidates for nearly every team, and at the center of it all is the question every hockey fan wants answered: which stars will hold their level, which prospects will force their way into the spotlight, and which teams are ready to turn preseason buzz into real results? Perfect for fans who want a fast, opinionated, and highly watchable NHL season preview before the first puck drops.

Hosted by Haris Vekar with guest William St. Louis.

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The NFL season is almost here, and this preview breaks down every division, every real contender, and the teams most likely to surprise or collapse before the season even begins. I analyze the NFC and AFC, including the Rams’ Super Bowl chances, the Cowboys and Eagles rivalry, the loaded NFC North, the Chiefs’ ability to reclaim the AFC, and the quarterbacks under the most pressure this season. You’ll also hear predictions for:

• Division winners and playoff contenders
• MVP and Comeback Player of the Year
• Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year
• Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year
• The biggest games to watch each week
• The teams most likely to exceed or fall short of expectations

If you want an opinionated, team-by-team NFL preview before kickoff, this episode is for you. Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? Share your predictions in the comments.

Canadian hockey has a culture problem, not a talent problem. Haris Vekar and Habs fan William tear into why elite players keep leaving, why some front offices keep making baffling decisions, and what it actually takes to build a Stanley Cup winner. Haris and William start with a sharp look at the NHL contenders. But the real conversation goes deeper than rankings. They break down why teams keep running into the same walls - bad management, weak development, broken infrastructure, and a lack of winning culture. You'll hear their takes on:

• Intro: 00:00-00:45
• What 5 teams are the best contenders for the upcoming season? 00:46-21:28
• Due to the biggest challenges Canadian NHL teams face in attracting and retaining top players, Why has it been so difficult for a Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup in recent decades, and what does it take for an NHL team to successfully build a Stanley Cup–winning roster? 21:29-40:56
• Will Gavin McKenna develop into a superstar with the Leafs while Auston Matthews still playing? 40:57-1:02:10
• How are the Oilers chances to win the cup? If Oilers don’t win the cup soon, how long will McDavid stay and will he stay with the oilers until he retires? 1:02:11-1:09:06

• With the recent Canadian World Junior performances and the rise of other nations, should we be worried about the future of Canadian hockey? 1:09:08-1:22:48

• What impact will the Kawhi trade have if it falls through. Does this make the Raptors contenders for the conference finals? 1:22:49-1:32:00

• If the best NBA,NFL,MLB, NHL and Soccer games were all happening at the same time, who would you watch? 1:32:01-1:39:00

They also get into the bigger question behind Canadian hockey: is the country still producing elite talent, or is the system making the sport harder to access, harder to follow, and harder to build around?

Then the conversation widens to the Raptors, the NBA, and the question of which sport actually deserves your attention when the biggest games all happen at once. It’s a fast, opinionated, highly entertaining episode packed with hot takes, roster debates, and the kind of sports talk that sparks arguments in group chats.

Essential listening if you care about hockey, Canadian sports, team building, or just hearing two fans go all-in on the biggest questions in the game.

What's good everyone!Here's a new episode in "The Future", where I interview people from different occupations and discuss their impact and vision for what we believe the world's future will become.

For this episode, I called my friend Eli the Computer Guy. No explanation here, just a guy who loves computers and politics! He has over 1 million subscribers.You'll find out in this episode about our thoughts.If you enjoyed this, please like and subscribe for more content!

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Peace be upon everyone, Here's an episode on the series called "The Ethical Hustle." In this series I call Muslim professionals from different fields of work and we discuss how their faith integrates with their direction, decision making and career.For this episode, I called my friend Vetle. He is an intern at IFAAS, where he is currently learning about Islamic Finance and how to help others understand its applications.What's his journey? Who inspired him? How does he want to work in Islamic Finance and bring advancements to Norway?You'll find out in this episode about our thoughts.If you enjoyed this, please like and subscribe for more content!Here is Vetle's LinkedInFollow the socials:InstagramTwitter

Assalamu alaykum everyone, Here's an episode on the series called "The Ethical Hustle." In this series I call people specifically Muslims from different fields of work and we discuss how their faith integrates with their direction, decision making and career.For this episode, I called my friend Umar. He is a PhD candidate in Medical Imaging at the University of Waterloo. From being a student at UBC and studying different forms of engineering into the healthcare field, he enjoys learning how to build technology to build a better health care system in Canada.What's his journey? Who inspired him? What advancements does he want to work on and see? Ontario or BC?You'll find out in this episode about our thoughts.

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Hey everyone, this is the All Facts Podcast.

Today, there is a different episode. I had my friend Steven, who runs a channel called Compass & Co.

The channel discusses History in a World of Sociocultural/Political and Religious Issues. This may not make sense but this is a field where I wanted to call a knowledgeable person to discuss these matters and how it relates to the current states of Canada and the United States where there's a lot of tension spiking.

Enjoy, and if you want to learn more.Here is the link to Steven's work, Compass & Co.

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Assalamu alaykum everyone,First off, if there is something you want us to talk about a certain topic. I encourage you to share your thoughts and ask questions for the next episode.You can send a voice recording.Here's the link: https://www.speakpipe.com/allfactsAlhamdulillah and sadly, we have reached the first 10 days of Ramadan! A couple of brothers and I from the University of Guelph, along with two new guys, decided to start posting episodes about Ramadan in the Western world from a student's perspective. Here's a list of what we discussed

1. How Ramadan 2025 is different compared to previous years?
2. How we are acting differently?
3. How we are eating and discussing cultural norms for iftar and suhoor?
4. Discussing food waste during community iftars.
5. What should Muslims prioritize for the next 20 days of Ramadan?
6. What habits should be maintained for the rest of Ramadan and its difficulty?
7. Lastly, we discussed some of the youth problems facing the overall community?

Ramadan is a month for evaluation and contemplation of our actions. This is the month when our good actions and ibadah are multiplied. We hope to maximize our time and effort during this month and encourage others to do the same.

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Assalamu alaykum everyone,

First off, if there is something you want us to talk about a certain topic. I encourage you to share your thoughts and ask questions for the next episode. You can send a voice recording.

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Alhamdulillah, we have reached the month of Ramadan! A couple brothers and I from the University of Guelph decided to decide to start posting episodes about Ramadan in the Western world from a student's perspective. We decided to kickstart this series by talking about our personal experiences and the lessons we have learned throughout our time fasting during Ramadan.

Ramadan is a month of evaluation and contemplation of our actions. This is the month where our good actions and ibadah are multiplied. We hope to get the maximize our time and effort for this month and encourage others to do the same.Follow the socials:InstagramTwitter