Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 92
Date: October 31, 2023

Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert and Sheila Webster
Guest: Shayne Corson

Start Times and Segments:

[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Art contributes to wellness. She’s working with a pottery wheel and learning to hand build. It’s been enjoyable. Follow Elise’s pottery experiences in Instagram- link here: @potteryby.elise

[0:10:31] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] It’s Part 1 of a two-part interview of former NHL player Shayne Corson, who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars. He captained two NHL clubs in his 19-season professional career. He played for Canada at the Canada Cup, World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, World Cup of Hockey and 1998 Winter Olympics. Over the course of his life, Shayne suffered from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. He kept these conditions to himself. His coaches, general managers and agent didn’t know. During the 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs, Shayne stopped playing for the Maple Leafs in the midst of a playoff series. He had been experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety. They were so severe that he didn’t know what was happening to him. At times he thought he was dying. Shayne started to get help from doctors. He started to feel better when he reached out for help. One of the best ways to break down stigma and make it easier for people to seek help for mental health conditions to hear from people like Shayne, who shares his struggles, experiences and recovery.

[0:31:16] Adventures of the Retired Artist: Sheila describes five life lessons dance taught her, after decades of performing and teaching: the importance of stretching; there are times you must perform; pushing through; love of all music; and listening to her body.

[0:36:59] Move That Body: 6 components of physical exercise: balance, coordination, agility, speed, power and reaction time.

[0:41:39] Running Popup : One of many examples of feeling the flow on a run – really enjoying the present. Running brings so many opportunities in life to savour the moment.

[0:43:40] Flipside of the Coin: Sheila and John are about to become empty nesters. They wonder what will happen.

Guest Information: Shayne Corson is a National Hockey League player who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars. He captained two NHL clubs during his 19-season professional career. He played for Canada at the Canada Cup, World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, World Cup of Hockey and 1998 Winter Olympics. Over the course of his life, Shayne suffered from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. He kept these conditions to himself. His coaches, general managers and agent didn’t know. During the 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs, Shayne stopped playing for the Maple Leafs in the midst of a playoff series. He had been experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety. They were so severe that he didn’t know what was happening to him. At times he thought he was dying. Shayne started to get help from doctors. He started to feel better when he reached out for help. One of the best ways to break down stigma and make it easier for people to seek help for mental health conditions to hear from people like Shayne, who shares his struggles, experiences and recovery.

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Thanks for joining us,
(-(-_(-_-)_-)-)   Your wellness check-in team
John, Sammy, Cameron, Sheila, Elise, Isabelle and Julie