On this episode, Ryan is joined by Janice Landry. Janice is an award-winning writer and journalist whose non-fiction work primarily focuses on mental health and wellness.

She started writing books to honor her late father, Capt. Basil (Baz) Landry M.B., of the former Halifax Fire Department, now Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE). HRFE is the oldest fire service in Canada. Capt. Landry was awarded the Medal of Bravery by the Canadian government, in 1980, for his part in rescuing an eight-week-old baby from a horrific 1978 Halifax house fire.    

Most of Landry's books include multiple interviews with Canadian first responders, emergency personnel, and their loved ones - as she advocates nationally for better support, education, and pre-emptive training for people across agencies, backgrounds, and careers, who work around trauma. She has recently completed her fifth book (2019) which focuses on two key cornerstones in mental health and wellness: gratitude and resiliency.

In this episode:

• The feeling of gratitude for her dad
• An invitation and opportunity to examine life
• Where Janice learned the art of perseverance
• Experiences that taught her artistically, creatively and journalistically
• How we can benefit from failures and trauma

🖥 https://www.janicelandry.ca/

📱https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicelandry/

📱https://twitter.com/JtheCanadian

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On this episode, Ryan is joined by Ben Fanelli. While pursuing his masters in Psychology. Ben is trying to tackle one of modern days biggest issues.

The issue is that many people are living with subclinical issues that are stopping them from reaching their full potential. Ben believes the reason for his recovery was due to the support he had around him.

This has motivated him to learn and share as much as he can about human resilience and the power of the mind. This is what drives him to jump out of bed every morning.

Ben is excited by the opportunity to empower people to awaken the hero within.

In this Episode: 

• Obsession over hockey or ego
• Self defense mechanism 
• The importance of blunt, hard work 
• Being connected all the time, is it a good thing?
• The risk of deterioration of cognitive abilities
• Importance of having support groups
• Value of engaging in different conversations

Connect with Ben Fanelli

🖥 http://www.heroicminds.live/

📱https://www.instagram.com/heroicminds_/

📱https://twitter.com/HeroicMinds_

"Understanding of other people and reading other people with empathy is a skill."

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In this episode, Ryan is joined by Dr. Chris Friesen. Dr. Friesen is a licensed in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and forensic/correctional psychology. 

He works with Professional, National, Olympic and up-coming elite Athletes, as well as Executives, Academics, Entrepreneurs and Writers to help them achieve their personal and professional potential. 

Ryan and Dr. Friesen have a great discussion about concussions, the role they play in mental health, how they occur, symptoms, treatment and so much more! 

In this Episode 

• What is a concussion?
• Levels of traumatic brain injuries 
• Treatment, a new perspective 
• Second Impact Syndrome 
• Testing 
• Concussion and mental health
• CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy)
• Heart rate variability biofeedback 

Connect with Dr. Friesen

🖥 Web: https://niagaraneuropsychology.com

📱 Twitter: @NiagaraNeuro

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraNeuro/

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🖥 Web: https://friesenperformance.com

📱 Twitter: @FriesenPerform

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On this episode Ryan is joined by Annette Zapp.

Annette Zapp is a 14-year veteran of the fire service, currently serving as a full-time lieutenant for the Lisle-Woodridge, IL, Fire Protection District near Chicago.

Annette is a member of her peer support team. She also operates a fire, rescue, fitness and coaching business that is dedicated to helping firefighters physically and mentally, around the world.  

Annette has a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, and is credentialed through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and a tactical strength and conditioning facilitator (TSAC-F).

In this Episode 

• From biochemistry to fighting fires
• Fire Protection district vs Fire Department 
• Peer support
• Physical and mental health
• Firefighter wellness
• #Spring4Change - suicide awareness 
• Grateful for adversity

Connect with Annette:

🖥 Web: https://www.firesqfitness.com

📱 Instagram | Annette: https://www.instagram.com/firesqfitness/

📱 Instagram | Chris: https://www.instagram.com/4th_shift_fitness/

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On this episode Ryan is joined by Clint Malarchuk, former NHL goaltender and coach, author, speaker, father, husband, cowboy and mental health advocate. 

Ryan and Clint have a great conversation as Clint describes how he survived several significant traumas, the effect it had on his mental health how he regained balance in his life and how he is now helping others. 

In this Episode 

• Clint's childhood 
• Anxiety, depression, OCD
• Goaltending in the family
• Trauma on the ice
• PTSD and insomnia
• Finally a diagnosis and some relief
• The downward spiral 
• A suicide attempt 
• Acceptance 
• Writing The Crazy Game: How I Survived in the Crease and Beyond
• Relapse & Rehab 
• The stigma of being weak
• The body remembers trauma
• Clint's hockey career
• Nightmares, EMDR
• Keeping balance daily
• Finding the right tools
• Grateful for adversity
• Hockey talk

Connect with Clint Malarchuk:

🖥 Web: https://malarchuk.com

📚 Get the Book: https://malarchuk.com/book

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On this episode Ryan is joined by Michael Landsberg.

Michael is a mental health advocate and founder of Sick Not Weak, a not-for-profit corporation who's objective is to help people understand that mental illness is a sickness, NOT a weakness and to be a community of people who come to gain strength, and stay to give strength.

In addition, Michael is a Canadian Sports Journalist, and host of TSN's First Up with Landsberg and Colaiacovo.

Ryan and Michael have an open and honest conversation about their own mental health, breaking the stigma, the importance of sharing your story and much more... 

In this Episode 

• Michael's start in broadcasting
• TSN, OTR
• Anxiety & Depression re-surface
• In so much pain
• Helping people to feel understood
• A life changing story
• Sharing with others
• Breaking the stigma
• Treatment
• Embracing other peoples challenges
• Sick Not Weak 
• OTR Favourite guests
• OTR Challenging guest
• Grateful for adversity

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🖥 Web: https://www.sicknotweak.com

📱 Twitter: @heylandsberg | https://twitter.com/heylandsberg

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On this episode Ryan is joined by Dr. Callum Cowan. A doctor of naturopathic medicine and high performance medicine practitioner his approach is to optimize his patients health, performance and to prevent the occurrence of illness and injury. 

Ryan and Dr. Cowan have a great discussion about the importance of sleep, sleep disturbances, optimal sleep patterns, ways to help you sleep better, napping, shift work and so much more! 

In this Episode 

• The optimal amount of sleep
• Sleep cycles
• getting better sleep - 10,3,2,1
• Sleep medication and supplements
• Sleep basics 
• CBT & CBD
• Shift work
• Should you take a nap?
• Natural rhythms
• Alcohol, THC and nicotine
• Too much sleep?
• Can I catch up on sleep? 

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🖥 Web: phenomhpm.com

📱 Instagram: @phenom_doc

📱 Facebook: @phenomHPM

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On this episode Ryan is joined by DeAnn Wandler-Vukovich, a former university executive who suffered from chronic stress and executive burnout which led to a suicide attempt on her 52nd birthday.  

In this Episode 

• Chronic stress, anxiety and depression
• Declining baseline of resilience 
• Brain-Based Coaching 
• Identifying triggers 
• Stress journal 
• Mind-body connection
• Mindfullness
• Controlling our reactions 
• Mental health safety plan
• Self-care
  • The healthy mind platter
• Grateful for adversity

Connect with DeAnn:

🖥 Web: https://deannwandler.com/#intro

📱 Instagram: @deannwandlervukovich

📱 Facebook: @deannwandlervukovich

📱 Twitter: @deannwandler

Resource: Books by Dr.Leaf https://drleaf.com/collections/all

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On this episode Ryan is joined by Scott Hewlett, City of Brampton Firefighter. Scott shares his mental health journey through childhood bullying, dealing with anxiety and depression and his work with helping others on their mental health journey. 

In this Episode 

• Bullying 
• Becoming a Firefighter
• Balancing careers
• Leading from where you are
• Mental health
• Peer Support
• Do something for them and with them
• Anxiety, Depression and sleep
• Changing your baseline
• Being proactive with your mental health
• Grateful for adversity

Connect with Scott:

🖥 Web: https://multiplecalls.squarespace.com

📱 Instagram: @multiplecallspodcast

📱 Facebook: @multiplecallspodcast

🎧  Listen to the Podcast, Multiple Calls: https://soundcloud.com/scott-hewlett-204008995

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On this episode Ryan is joined by JB Spisso, Business & Leadership Coach.

JB has over thirty years of experience in transforming individuals into leaders. He is a Veteran of the US Army with 26 years of service including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger regiment. 

In this Episode 

• JB's background, growing up
• US Army Ranger
• Leadership consulting with professional sports teams
• Being a good leader
• Can you teach leadership?
• Adapt and be open
• Always be learning
• Mental health
• PTSD - the importance of connection
• Resiliency
• Ride the wave, not too high, not too low
• Book - Warrior Leadership
• Grateful for adversity 

Connect with JB:

🖥 Web: jbsleaders.com

📱 Instagram: @jbspisso

📚 Get the Book: Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground

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