Speak Your Mind

Ryan Straschnitzki was a member of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team that was part of the tragic bus crash that only left 13 survivors. Speak Your Mind co-host Tyler Smith was his teammate and also on the bus that day. The crash left Ryan paralyzed from his chest down but is continually making steps in his recovery towards the hope of walking one day following a surgery in Thailand. He has a really inspiring story and chats with the Speak Your Mind squad on the importance of mental health and what his personal experiences we like following the crash.

Former NFL player, current nutrition & health coach, and mental health advocate, Nick Hardwick joined Speak Your Mind hosts Riley Sheahan and Tyler Smith for an amazing conversation in Episode #8 of the podcast. Tune in now!

Speak Your Mind EP #7 powered by TorchPro featuring Joe Hawley | Former NFL Center, Joe Hawley, joined Riley and Tyler for an amazing Episode #7 of the Speak Your Mind Podcast. Joe and the Speak Your Mind crew touched on his time in the NFL, battling with mental health issues, taking a step back from the game of football, his transition from professional athlete to mental health advocate, and so much more. Joe's story and journey surrounding mental health are truly incredible, tune in now and stay tuned for new episodes dropping every other Monday!

Josh Sirlin, Creative Director and Curator of the Black Bear brand, a clothing brand that crafts timeless pieces, designs, and collections that breathe with the essence of the old ways while living undeniably in the moment, joined hosts Riley Sheahan of the Seattle Kraken and Tyler Smith for an amazing conversation. Josh has an incredible story of perseverance and hard work and shares insights into his journey ultimately leading to the Black Bear brand in Episode #6 of the Speak Your Mind podcast. Tune into this awesome conversation and stay tuned for new episodes dropping every other Monday!

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Garrison Grant, founder of the Lets Chat About It blog and podcast and member of the Morning Skate joined hosts Tyler Smith and Riley Sheahan to discuss his journey with mental health, overcoming addiction, perseverance, and so much more! Tune into this amazing conversation with Garrison and stay tuned for new episodes dropping every other Monday.

Canadian Country Music artist JoJo Mason joined the Speak Your Mind podcast on Episode #4 to discuss his journey from junior hockey player to top 10 Billboard Country Music star, his personal struggles with mental health, what he has learned along his unique journey from athlete to singer/songwriter, and so much more! Tune into this awesome discussion with JoJo and stay tuned for a new episode of the Speak Your Mind podcast dropping every other Monday.

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender and mental health advocate, Robin Lehner, joined the Speak Your Mind podcast to discuss his journey with mental health, opening up and spreading awareness around the topic especially in the game of hockey, the stigmas surrounding mental health, and so much more! Tune into this truly powerful conversation and stay tuned for new episodes dropping every other Monday.

TorchPro is a sports media company that is transforming the way fans and athletes interact digitally. Our goal is to provide athletes with the tools they need to tell their stories and build a brand that lasts. Fans get unprecedented access to their favorite athletes, and brands gain exposure to new audiences.

In Episode 2 of the Speak Your Mind podcast, Riley Sheahan and Danny Healey sit down with Humboldt Broncos survivor and mental health advocate, Tyler Smith. Tyler talks about his road to recovery, both physical and mental since the accident, speaking out about mental health, and what he has in store for the future. 

The Speak Your Mind podcast will release a new episode every other week featuring many amazing guests in the world of sports and beyond surrounding the topic of mental health. Stay tuned!

TorchPro is a sports media company that is transforming the way fans and athletes interact digitally. Our goal is to provide athletes with the tools they need to tell their stories and build a brand that lasts. Fans get unprecedented access to their favorite athletes, and brands gain exposure to new audiences.

NHL's Riley Sheahan opens up about his journey with mental health and talks about his story and struggles he has gone through on his path to the pros. He shares insight on how uncomfortable it can be talking about mental health and explains how he hopes this podcast can help people feel more comfortable speaking up about personal issues and spread awareness for mental health. The Speak Your Mind podcast will release a new episode every other week featuring many amazing guests in the world of sports and beyond surrounding the topic of mental health. Stay tuned! 

TorchPro is a sports media company that is transforming the way fans and athletes interact digitally. Our goal is to provide athletes with the tools they need to tell their stories and build a brand that lasts. Fans get unprecedented access to their favorite athletes, and brands gain exposure to new audiences.