On this episode Ryan is joined by Rick Csiernik. Rick is a Professor of Social Work at Kings University College and has authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles. Rick has also presented at over 200 national and international conferences. 

In this Episode

• The professionalization of social work
• The next evolution of the mental health movement 
• What is an addiction?
• Giving support
• Seeking help
• Taking control

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🖥 Email: [email protected]

🖥 Web: King's School of Social Work.

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On this episode Ryan is joined by Dr. Chris Friesen, a Psycologist who has always been fascinated by what makes people successful. He is a licensed Clinical, Forensic and Neuro Psycologist who 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. 

In this Episode

• Knowing your why
• The importance of goal setting 
• Value
• Your Purpose
• Finding your personality type

Connect with Dr. Chris Friesen

🖥 Web: friesenperformance.com

📱 LinkedIn: Friesen Sport & Performance Psychology

📱 Facebook: @FriesenPerformance

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On this episode Ryan is joined by Shannon Simmons. Shannon is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), media personality, author and founder of the New School of FinanceTM.

In this Episode

• Shannons background 
• 9-5 to Entrepreneur, not afraid to be afraid
• Being realistic about money
• Budgeting and still living your life
• 2 best selling books
• Staying focused

Connect with Shannon Simmons

🖥 Web: shannonleesimmons.com

📱 Instagram: @nschoolfinance

📱 Facebook: @nschoolfinance

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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. 

In this episode:

• Dr. Cowan's background
• Patient treatment
• The gut-brain connection
• Inflammation, cortisol and your hormones
• Feeling good and your physiology
• Picking the right foods
• Fasting
• Having Motivation and energy
• Metabolism and the Liver

Connect with Dr. Cowan

🖥 Web: phenomhpm.com

📱 Instagram: @phenom_doc

📱 Facebook: @phenomHPM

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On this episode Ryan is joined by Jeremy Scott, an icon of the fitness industry. Jeremy is the Author of Make Success Mandatory, and has crafted numerous programs such as The 47 day transformation Program. Jeremy has been named by Shape Magazine 1 of 50 Hottest Trainers in America on numerous occasions. 

In this Episode

• Jeremys background in fitness
• Why we need to stop worrying
• Measuring success
• Staying on track with your fitness and nutrition
• The importance of assessing your mindset

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🖥 Web: jeremyscottfitness.com

📱 Instagram: @jeremyscottfitness

📱 Facebook: @Jeremyscottfitness

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On this episode Ryan is joined by David Essel, #1 Best Selling Author, Counsellor, Life Coach. David helps people heal from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many other disorders.

David details his own mental health struggles, how he was covering it up and how he got to the root of the issues. 

In this Episode

• The day david decided to take his own life
• An introvert living in an extroverted world
• Ask for help, you don't need to heal by yourself
• Medication and lifestyle changes
• Addcitions
• Amino acids 
• David's 10th book, Focus, slay your goals
• Your thoughts and your success
• Are you willing to do the work?
• David's adversity that he is grateful for

Connect with David Essel

🖥 Web: davidessel.com

📱 Instagram: @david_essel

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Welcome to Mental Edge Lifestyle Podcast, your host is Ryan Gallagher - Husband, Father, Firefighter and Mental health Advocate. 

We all go through tough situations in life, this can effect our mental edge and hold us back from our true potential. This podcast will give you the tools and resources you need to keep your mind healthy and operating at peak performance.

Learn from others who have struggled, overcame and continue to thrive by keeping their mind healthy and strong.

We are talking with experts from around the world on topics like: PTSD, financial stress, sleep, mind-body connection, addiction, depression and fitness.

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