Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable

I’m excited to sit down with Dan Blackburn to explore the deep connection between our childhood experiences and how they influence our adult relationships. We’ll talk about what it means to be a ‘lighthouse in a storm,’ creating a safe space where your partner feels truly heard. Dan shares his journey of healing, the strength found in vulnerability, and the powerful lessons he’s learned from parenting. We’ll also learn the importance of self-awareness, facing challenges head-on, and the path to building a thriving business. To wrap it up, Dan offers some valuable advice on trusting your gut and committing to personal growth.

RAV is part of the podcast network, SportsE Media
SportsE Media is a sports media platform and production company that connects entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and fans. It focuses on sports, entrepreneurship, mental health, and media.
Learn more: https://sportsepreneur.com/

RAV is also a part of QuietLoud Studios
QuietLoud Studios is the podcast network where reflection and voice come together.
Learn more: https://quietloudstudios.com/

RAV is produced by the team at KazCM
KazCM is a B2B content production company that builds assets and drives revenue by writing and talking. If you are looking to create a podcast, show, or written works, talk with the team at KazCM.
Learn more: https://kazcm.com/

Connect with Jacob Newton, Host of Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Newtonsmind55
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-newton-05b680121
Website: https://www.newtonsmind.com/

Episode two was by far my favorite session to date. Having my sister come on and share her story FOR THE FIRST TIME is so inspirational. She did so well staying composed and sharing from her heart. She and I experienced a lot of the same things during our childhood. We went in two separate directions, but it stemmed from the same pain. How many people in the world can we say that same thing about? We are all carrying around suitcases and the suitcase represents the human. Now, what’s inside is where the differences come from. Neatly folded clothes, some with wrinkles, with holes, with stains, different colors. All clothes in the head and all human in the end. It’s our willingness to go inside us to unravel the pain we’ve lived with. True and deep healing is possible for us all, and my sister is a sign of that. Buckle up and breathe deep when it gets heavy.

RAV is part of the podcast network, SportsE Media
SportsE Media is a sports media platform and production company that connects entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and fans. It focuses on sports, entrepreneurship, mental health, and media.
Learn more: https://sportsepreneur.com/

RAV is also a part of QuietLoud Studios
QuietLoud Studios is the podcast network where reflection and voice come together.
Learn more: https://quietloudstudios.com/

RAV is produced by the team at KazCM
KazCM is a B2B content production company that builds assets and drives revenue by writing and talking. If you are looking to create a podcast, show, or written works, talk with the team at KazCM.
Learn more: https://kazcm.com/

Connect with Jacob Newton, Host of Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Newtonsmind55
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-newton-05b680121
Website: https://www.newtonsmind.com/

After a 4-year hiatus, the RAV podcast is back! In this powerful and deeply personal solo session, I share my healing journey from childhood sexual abuse to my career in the NHL. This episode is a raw, authentic, and vulnerable exploration of the challenges and growth I’ve experienced. Join me as I discuss the heavy and insightful moments that have shaped my path, offering valuable takeaways for your own life. I’m honored to have you as listeners and invite you to reach out if you’d like to share your own story on the podcast. Let’s sit in the seat of vulnerability together for meaningful conversations.

RAV is part of the podcast network, SportsE Media
SportsE Media is a sports media platform and production company connecting entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and fans. Focusing on sports, entrepreneurship, mental health, and media.
Learn more: https://sportsepreneur.com/

RAV is also a part of QuietLoud Studios
QuietLoud Studios is a podcast network where reflection and voice come together.
Learn more: https://quietloudstudios.com/

RAV is produced by the team at KazCM
KazCM is a B2B content production company that builds assets and drives revenue by writing and talking. If you are looking to create a podcast, show, or written works, talk with the team at KazCM.
Learn more: https://kazcm.com/

Connect with Jacob Newton, Host of Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Newtonsmind55
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-newton-05b680121
Website: https://www.newtonsmind.com/

From hockey to entrepreneurship. Welcome to this episode of the RAV Podcast Series hosted by Jake Newton featuring Russ Sinkewich, Jeff LoVecchio, and Vinny Stellato.

In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake talks with hockey players and entrepreneurs, Russ Sinkewhich (Owner of Ohio Hockey Project), Jeff LoVecchio (Owner of RIPT Hockey Training), and Vinny Stellato (Owner of the Hockey Sauce Kit). These great hockey entrepreneurs chat with Jake about mental health, a career in hockey, and their journey to entrepreneurship.

Time Stamps For This Hockey & Entrepreneurship Episode of RAV | Russ Sinkewich | Jeff LoVecchio | Vinny Stellato

00:40 | Russ Sinkewich | Ohio Hockey Project

47:34 | Jeff LoVecchio | RIPT Hockey Training

01:35:25 | Vinny Stellato | Hockey Sauce Kit

SportsEpreneur is the content platform where sports and entrepreneurship collide! It’s for the deep-rooted and not so average. If you are in or around the world of sports and are interested in A) being featured as a guest, or B) looking to collaborate on content, or C) looking to up your content game, hit us up!

RAV = Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable. This podcast series hosted by Jake Newton is centered around mental health and specifically, mental health in sports. 

We had the pleasure of building a relationship with Jake Newton through the SportsEpreneur platform. It started on social media (Instagram and LinkedIn). It led to many messages, conversations, a podcast recording, more communication, and now this. We look forward to collaborating with him and sharing this content on our platform. We hope you enjoy the RAV Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur with Jake Newton. Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable.

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Useful links from this episode:

• SportsEpreneur

Connect with us:

• Jake Newton: Instagram, LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: Instagram

Wrap Up:

• Thank you so much for listening to this SportsEpreneur podcast series, RAV | Raw, Authentic, Vulnerable
• Are you in or around the world of sports? We want to talk! Contact SportsEpreneur here.
• We hope you will Subscribe to the podcast.
• Music, “escape” provided by Pluto Tracks. 
• Check out more from our sports and business content platform: SportsEpreneur. Come pursue amazing with us!

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Creating a vision for your life and building intentional habits around that vision. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with Chief Habit Scientist, Tamsin Astor.

Tamsin Astor join’s Jake to speak about creating positive habits. She helps and guides her clients to cultivate healthier habits through a wide range of new routines and thought processes. Tamsin comes with a beautiful energy and creative way to articulate her journey around her own mental health struggles.

Enjoy as we go down Tamsin’s path and learn more about her journey in regards to mental health and coaching. This conversation with Jake and Tamsin is truly raw, authentic, and vulnerable.

SportsEpreneur is the content platform where sports and entrepreneurship collide! It’s for the deep-rooted and not so average. If you are in or around the world of sports and are interested in A) being featured as a guest, or B) looking to collaborate on content, or C) looking to up your content game, hit us up!

RAV = Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable. This podcast series hosted by Jake Newton is centered around mental health and specifically, mental health in sports. 

We had the pleasure of building a relationship with Jake Newton through the SportsEpreneur platform. It started on social media (Instagram and LinkedIn). It led to many messages, conversations, a podcast recording, more communication, and now this. We look forward to collaborating with him and sharing this content on our platform. We hope you enjoy the RAV Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur with Jake Newton. Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable.

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Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Useful links from this episode:

• SportsEpreneur

Connect with us:

• Jake Newton: Instagram, LinkedIn
• Tamsin Astor: LinkedIn, Website
• SportsEpreneur: Instagram

Wrap Up:

• Thank you so much for listening to this SportsEpreneur podcast series, RAV | Raw, Authentic, Vulnerable
• Are you in or around the world of sports? We want to talk! Contact SportsEpreneur here.
• We hope you will Subscribe to the podcast.
• Music, “escape” provided by Pluto Tracks. 
• Check out more from our sports and business content platform: SportsEpreneur. Come pursue amazing with us!

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Transitioning to life after a sport that you’ve spend your life in can be tough. Josh Gratton knows all about the struggles that this transition can bring. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with professional hockey player, Josh Gratton. 

On this episode, Jake had former NHL player Josh Gratton join him to speak about his journey in the game and life after hockey. It was an honor to share stories and specifically when he asked Jake to fight during a game they played against each other in Finland.

Enjoy as we go down Josh’s path and learn more about his journey in regards to mental health. This conversation with Jake and Josh is truly raw, authentic, and vulnerable.

SportsEpreneur is the content platform where sports and entrepreneurship collide! It’s for the deep-rooted and not so average. If you are in or around the world of sports and are interested in A) being featured as a guest, or B) looking to collaborate on content, or C) looking to up your content game, hit us up!

RAV = Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable. This podcast series hosted by Jake Newton is centered around mental health and specifically, mental health in sports. 

We had the pleasure of building a relationship with Jake Newton through the SportsEpreneur platform. It started on social media (Instagram and LinkedIn). It led to many messages, conversations, a podcast recording, more communication, and now this. We look forward to collaborating with him and sharing this content on our platform. We hope you enjoy the RAV Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur with Jake Newton. Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable.

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Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Useful links from this episode:

• SportsEpreneur

Connect with us:

• Jake Newton: Instagram, LinkedIn
• Josh Gratton: Instagram, LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: Instagram

Wrap Up:

• Thank you so much for listening to this SportsEpreneur podcast series, RAV | Raw, Authentic, Vulnerable
• Are you in or around the world of sports? We want to talk! Contact SportsEpreneur here.
• We hope you will Subscribe to the podcast.
• Music, “escape” provided by Pluto Tracks. 
• Check out more from our sports and business content platform: SportsEpreneur. Come pursue amazing with us!

SportsE Media

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The real journey of mental health struggles and overcoming adversity. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with professional hockey player, David Anderson. 

On this episode, Jake had David Anderson on to discuss his journey. Towards the end of his teenage years, David lost his mother. After her passing, he found out that she was an alcoholic which left him to feel a lot of different emotions. He speaks about how that affected his mindset as he continued playing hockey.

Enjoy as we go down Davids path and learn more about his journey in regards to mental health. This conversation with Jake and David is truly raw, authentic, and vulnerable.

SportsEpreneur is the content platform where sports and entrepreneurship collide! It’s for the deep-rooted and not so average. If you are in or around the world of sports and are interested in A) being featured as a guest, or B) looking to collaborate on content, or C) looking to up your content game, hit us up!

RAV = Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable. This podcast series hosted by Jake Newton is centered around mental health and specifically, mental health in sports. 

We had the pleasure of building a relationship with Jake Newton through the SportsEpreneur platform. It started on social media (Instagram and LinkedIn). It led to many messages, conversations, a podcast recording, more communication, and now this. We look forward to collaborating with him and sharing this content on our platform. We hope you enjoy the RAV Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur with Jake Newton. Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable.

Start a Podcast

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Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Useful links from this episode:

• SportsEpreneur

Connect with us:

• Jake Newton: Instagram, LinkedIn
• David Anderson: Instagram
• SportsEpreneur: Instagram

Wrap Up:

• Thank you so much for listening to this SportsEpreneur podcast series, RAV | Raw, Authentic, Vulnerable
• Are you in or around the world of sports? We want to talk! Contact SportsEpreneur here.
• We hope you will Subscribe to the podcast.
• Music, “escape” provided by Pluto Tracks. 
• Check out more from our sports and business content platform: SportsEpreneur. Come pursue amazing with us!

SportsE Media

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A discussion around racial issues in hockey and how to overcome them mentally. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with professional hockey player, Greg Mauldin. 

Greg has unfortunately been the victim of some racial discrimination in the hockey world. He spoke about these experiences and how he was mentally able to continue in his career despite these issues.  

Jake and Greg also spoke about how the passing of Greg’s father had an impact on his mental state in life and in hockey. 

This conversation with Jake and Greg is truly raw, authentic, and vulnerable.

SportsEpreneur is the content platform where sports and entrepreneurship collide! It’s for the deep-rooted and not so average. If you are in or around the world of sports and are interested in A) being featured as a guest, or B) looking to collaborate on content, or C) looking to up your content game, hit us up!

RAV = Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable. This podcast series hosted by Jake Newton is centered around mental health and specifically, mental health in sports. 

We had the pleasure of building a relationship with Jake Newton through the SportsEpreneur platform. It started on social media (Instagram and LinkedIn). It led to many messages, conversations, a podcast recording, more communication, and now this. We look forward to collaborating with him and sharing this content on our platform. We hope you enjoy the RAV Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur with Jake Newton. Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable.

Start a Podcast

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Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Useful links from this episode:

• SportsEpreneur

Connect with us:

• Jake Newton: Instagram, LinkedIn
• Greg Mauldin: Instagram
• SportsEpreneur: Instagram

Wrap Up:

• Thank you so much for listening to this SportsEpreneur podcast series, RAV | Raw, Authentic, Vulnerable
• Are you in or around the world of sports? We want to talk! Contact SportsEpreneur here.
• We hope you will Subscribe to the podcast.
• Music, “escape” provided by Pluto Tracks. 
• Check out more from our sports and business content platform: SportsEpreneur. Come pursue amazing with us!

SportsE Media

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Putting yourself out there to heal and help others heal. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with Eric Kussin, founder of We’re All A Little “Crazy”, a non-profit bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners.

From a promising career as a sports executive, working in the NBA, WNBA, and NHL, to a two-and-a-half-year battle with severe PTSD from his childhood trauma. Eric’s path led him to the psych ward where even his psychiatrists were amazed at the amount of drugs he had tried leading to shock therapy for 22 consecutive days.

Today, Eric Kussin has been able to find himself again and speaks candidly about his experiences, and connects to many items in terms of mental health. He speaks so clearly about how our thoughts can lead to many different outcomes and how the world speaks about mental illness.

This conversation with Jake and Eric is truly raw, authentic, and vulnerable.

SportsEpreneur is the content platform where sports and entrepreneurship collide! It’s for the deep-rooted and not so average. If you are in or around the world of sports and are interested in A) being featured as a guest, or B) looking to collaborate on content, or C) looking to up your content game, hit us up!

RAV = Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable. This podcast series hosted by Jake Newton is centered around mental health and specifically, mental health in sports. 

More content on mental health in sports: Lisa Bonta Sumii, Theo Fleury, Derek Bylsma, and an article about Dak Prescott.

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If you’re interested in being featured in a future SportsE podcast:
hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:

• SportsEpreneur
• KazCM Podcast Production
• Eric Kussin’s Podcast: We’re All a Little “Crazy”

More content on Mental Health:

• AthMindset | Reggie Walker on the Game Within the Game
• Normalizing Mental Health in Sports with Lisa Bonta Sumii

Let’s Connect:

• Eric Kussin: LinkedIn
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter, LinkedIn

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this AthMindset Podcast Series episode on SportsEpreneur titled, “RAV | Changing the Narrative Around Mental Health with Eric Kussin”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsEpreneur. The platform where sports and entrepreneurship and now mental health collide!

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Sharing your emotions and experiences with others will help you heal. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake shares his experience in sharing his truth with his teamates. He also shares how speaking to others about what you are going through will help you in the long run. And how it’ll help you in the moment.

Jake encourages you to reach out to him if you have nobody to talk to or if you or someone you know is going through or has dealt with childhood trauma.

SportsEpreneur is the content platform where sports and entrepreneurship collide! It’s for the deep-rooted and not so average. If you are in or around the world of sports and are interested in A) being featured as a guest, or B) looking to collaborate on content, or C) looking to up your content game, hit us up!

RAV = Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable. This podcast series hosted by Jake Newton is centered around mental health and specifically, mental health in sports. 

We had the pleasure of building a relationship with Jake Newton through the SportsEpreneur platform. It started on social media (Instagram and LinkedIn). It led to many messages, conversations, a podcast recording, more communication, and now this. We look forward to collaborating with him and sharing this content on our platform. We hope you enjoy the RAV Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur with Jake Newton. Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable.

Start a Podcast

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Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Useful links from this episode:

• SportsEpreneur
• “The Untethered Soul” by Mike Tinger

Connect with us:

• Jake Newton: Instagram, LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: Instagram

Wrap Up:

• Thank you so much for listening to this SportsEpreneur podcast series, RAV | Raw, Authentic, Vulnerable episode, “The Importance of Sharing Your Truth”
• Are you in or around the world of sports? We want to talk! Contact SportsEpreneur here.
• We hope you will Subscribe to the podcast.
• Music, “escape” provided by Pluto Tracks. 
• Check out more from our sports and business content platform: SportsEpreneur. Come pursue amazing with us!

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