Continuing our discussion about addiction in all its forms, along with mental health in both the sports and the arts.

Christopher Bowers, owner/CEO of Global Breakthrough Education, addiction and substance abuse specialist provides further information and insight and resources for those supporting love ones in need. 

A must-listen episode if you, or a loved one, are suffering with mental health. 

Please find below links to resources.

Christopher Bowers at Global Breakthrough Education

https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support

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A special two-part interview with Christopher Bowers, owner/CEO of Global Breakthrough Education, addiction and substance abuse specialist. 

The episode talks about addiction in all its forms, in both the sports and the arts, and how mental health is synonymous with that space.

Christopher has 35 years of experience, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, has worked in various industries, and offers great insight and advice. 

A must-listen episode if you, or a loved one, are suffering mentally. 

Resource if you need. 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support

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A sidewalk collision that changed the world. The Reese’s peanut butter cup commercial from the 80’s.

Two delicious and wonderful things on their own, but combined produced something even better!

True synergy, where the whole is more valuable than the individual parts, creating a new effect that wouldn't exist if they were separate.

When we are connected and combined with something/someone equally as wonderful, we can become better versions of ourselves and produce something amazing.

Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about two interdependent parts of a whole that need each other to achieve balance, harmony, and success.

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We all have excess “fat” that we can cut. 
Excess amount of materialistic things…
Excess amount of obligations…
Excess amount of tasks…
Excess amount of commitments…

How do we know when to remove the excess? 

That extra emotional weight, or added work that we carry around, slows us down, possibly holding us back from something even better!

Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about cutting the fat, removing the surplus that can help us uncover the best version of ourselves underneath it all. 

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Danielle Byers, Club Engagement Manager at Kitchener Soccer Club, is a trailblazer in helping young people live healthy active lives while nurturing a life-long passion for soccer...especially for female players!

Learn all about the club's mission to build better people through soccer, and how they believe they have the power to initiate change.

Camilla and Ted discuss Danielle's journey and learn more about the club's female programming and other club initiatives. 

Her Field. Her Future. 

Watch this powerful VISA sponsored video on the future of girls soccer. (featuring Abbey a member of KSC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdLI_FHtZNY

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We can relate to the feeling of self-doubt and the fear of being exposed as a fraud. This feeling is most often rooted in past experiences, and regardless of whether you are an athlete or an artist, we all second-guess our abilities at some point. 

Join us as we talk with Allen Ford, Artist, Creative Director, AND athlete on imposter syndrome and other topics related to confidence in the arts and sports. 

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Matt Greenwood is a leader in driving a societal shift towards a barrier-free soccer environment for individuals with disabilities.

Camilla and Ted discuss Matt’s story and learn more about accessible soccer and blind soccer programs. 

Discover how the Pickering Football Club is an inclusive and diverse community and the impact it is making on its members and coaches. 

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Whether a musical festival, art fair, or sporting event, they are a special memory of people celebrating a common purpose of community and connection.

Ted and Camilla participate at a local soccer tournament, interviewing some of the young players along with some sponsors. 

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Back to school can bring many emotions and feelings, but one thing it brings is an opportunity for all things new!

Get back to consistency, form new habits, start new routines, or set new goals, all things that we often associate with New Year’s Eve…but why wait?!

Listen as Camilla and Ted talk about the first day of school, a time of year that can be a perfect time for all things NEW!  

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Who doesn't love a colourful, fun and delicious Maverick's donut? But what is the story behind that donut? How and why should that business connect with community? 

Find out as Ted and Camilla chat with Jon Martin, Managing Partner and Vice President of Operations with Maverick's Donuts.

Discover Jon's journey as business owner, and how is role today not only supports businesses, but their relationship to communities in minor sports. 

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