Our commitment to you is to continue putting out content to help you navigate life as a man in this generation. Part of the journey is unlearning, reimagining, and deconditioning old narratives to reinstall healthier ways of showing up and leading life. 

One of these topics is working vs. resting and "playing." Play is a word that might trigger some men, as many of us have lost touch with that inner boy/child. Join us in this episode and deep conversation where we unpack all three aspects. One of our favourites for sure!

PS. If you are looking to join a community of men, participate and begin your journey with all like-minded individuals then King's Council Men's Group is a great start for you. We are taking applications for our next round. 

Apply here: https://www.kingshearts.com/getinvolved/kings-council

This episode is an extra important one! Tune in and learn why Kings of Hearts decided to move away from a non-profit structure. Yenukwa and Andy dive into what led to this decision, the blindspots, the evolution, and how we intend to move forward as a community. Transparency is fundamentally key in our organizational ethos as well as personal integrity, so recording this episode was a non-negotiable.

We open our doors to any questions,  concerns, or comments you might have. If your voice wants to be heard, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Blessings from the Kings!

This is an episode to remember. Today we have with us Chantai Minet. A dear friend, a Registered Provisional Psychologist, an avid supporter of Kings of Hearts, and a beautiful soul. We get into a deep dialogue with Chantai about drawing wisdom from the land, returning to remembrance, men's mental health, the intersection between embodiment and spirituality, and much more.

There is a line that Chantai expressed that hits us in the feels: "To be unwell in our body is a spiritual crisis". Wow.

We trust you will enjoy this wonderful dialogue with us, and as always if it resonates with you share it with your community.

Blessings from the Kings.

About Chantai:

Chantai Minet is a Registered Provisional Psychologist, poet, aspiring yogi, and sunshine seeker in Mohkinstis/Calgary, Alberta. Chantai was raised in the Yukon Territory and identifies as someone with mixed ancestry (Tlingit First Nations, European, Chinese, and Vietnamese). She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 2014 and a Master of Science in Educational Psychology Program, specializing in Counselling Psychology at the University of Calgary in 2021. Chantai’s long-held curiosity and interest in different cultures are expressed through her love of traveling and the creative arts. Chantai has backpacked around the world, partnering with various philanthropic organizations to contribute support to communities in need. Her graduate research focused on decolonization through de-essentializing Indigenous relationality. In her professional practice, Chantai works from a holistic perspective which means she supports people in the areas of mental, emotional, embodied, and spiritual healing. Amongst other things, Chantai values healthy relationships (with self and others), humility, creativity, and the courage of authentic storytelling.

Website: www.chantaiminetpsychology.com 

Instagram: @chantaiminetpsychology

This is another one-on-one session between Yenukwa and Andy. They take the opportunity and deep dive into the power of feedback, criticism, and accountability. We discuss what the differences are between the three, our own personal experiences with it, how it all ties into men's work and mental health, and most importantly how men can integrate it into their lives and leadership.

Enjoy this episode family.

Jon started his career as a Royal Marines Officer at the commando training center in Devon, England. Following two tours of duty in Afghanistan, he left the Marines in 2014. After his tour of duty, he worked in large corporations doing operational roles before realizing there is more to life. Since 2016 Jon has been heavily involved in personal development and is focused on leveling up and helping other men to do the same. Jon is married to Kate and has three children, Henry (10), Arthur and Leila (4), and their dog Kali. 

In this episode, Jon gets very candid about navigating suicidal thoughts and what recovery has looked like for him. He shares tools and attitudes on how he navigates his mental health currently. Jon also shares how important it is to be present with his kids (specifically his sons) since he never intentionally received this from his own father. 

In closing, Jon highlights the importance of being willing to deconstruct our identities (up to this point) and reconstruct them to serve us fully for all healthy reasons. 

Enjoy.

You can connect with Jon here: http://linkedin.com/in/jonbeete

Angela Epp (aka Burkey) is back! She was so excited from the last episode having more to share she wanted to make a swift return. 

If you haven't listened to Part 1, do yourself a favor and listen to it before this episode! 

In this episode, Angela addresses the topic of body image in sports/athletics and the impact it had on her self-image and mental health. 

We also break down the identity shifts that happen when transitioning out of sports, the identity crisis for Burkey, and how it impacted her behavior in other areas of her life. There is truth, heartache, vulnerability, and a call-up to be better in this episode from Burkey — so powerful. 

Enjoy.

This is a powerful episode between just Andy and Yenukwa. We want to drop in and call in more of these types of one-on-one episodes. In this session Preventative or Proactive, what is the better approach when it comes to men's mental health? Our conversation naturally evolved into also discussing relationships and being responsible for our own mental health as men so we don't put it all on our partners (if you're in a relationship) or on others.

Lots of laughs, ah-ha moments, and banter between these two Kings made this conversation light, yet deep and purposeful.

We trust you will enjoy it.

Angela Epp (aka Burke/Burkey) joins us today. She is a former university hockey athlete (U of L) and was drafted to the professional Canadian Women's hockey league in 2017 (CWHL). Angela studied Psychology at the University of Lethbridge and is currently working to become a licensed psychologist. She is a big deal. 

Burke gets vulnerable in sharing her journey (the highs and lows) navigating two different sports (judo & hockey) as a female in the Yukon. She gets very candid with us about the toxic behaviors and experiences she dealt with during her years of training and playing hockey: both with coaches and other players. 

Burke recalls the PTSD she suffered from living in the armor of "Angela the hockey player" and the impact on her mental health. 

This episode is raw from a queen who continues to do the work of healing (internal & externally) and desires to be a change-maker in the realm of mental health, sports + athletes, and holistic whole being.

Welcome to another episode on the Kings of Hearts podcast! Today, we have Shaun Street gracing us with his presence for this episode. Shaun is a valuable member of our team and a board member behind the scenes. 

In this episode, we talk about what modern masculinity looks like for today's men. Shaun shares with us how he consciously juggles being a husband, new father, firefighter, brother, uncle, construction worker, and still makes time to support our organization! This guy does it all with grace, class, and poise. 

Shaun shares with us beautifully how his wife (and partner in crime) supports him immensely with his mental health. We touch on the importance of self-awareness is in life and when dealing with your mental health. Enjoy this episode.