Struggle Creates Strength

Keith Errington is a 25 year old fitness and mindset coach currently living in Victoria, BC. He has a personality that instantly draws you in and is a person you want to be associated with. The energy and passion he sustains day in and day out make it so hard to believe that he ever struggled, but he truly proves the statement, “EVERYONE has a story.” In Keith’s episode he mostly talks most about his past party lifestyle and when he decided it was time to change. He uprooted his life in Kelowna to pursue his passions of being a fitness and mindset coach based out of Victoria. Keith is by far one of the most genuine people to step foot on this earth, so him sharing his story to help other people is no surprise. I hope everyone enjoys Keith’s story and I encourage you to follow in his footsteps and take a page of wisdom out of his book. 

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If you want to reach out to Keith or want to have a vulnerable conversation with him you can reach him via:

Instagram: keithjamesfit

Facebook: keithjamesfit

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

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Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.

Lauren Mcnairn, 16 years-old, is taking a leap and making a difference with her story. She started acknowledging that a piece of her was different from a very young age which led to her finding out she had autism. Following her diagnosis came a misconception from herself and others ultimately leading to severe bullying and a constant feeling of loneliness. Over time Lauren was able to accept and understand her diagnosis better, but mental health struggles still continued to knock on her door step. Lauren found herself in depressive states which led to a suicidal attempt and pushed her into a rebellious state. She started drifting away from who she truly was, but her passions re-grounded herself and always got her back on track. Creativity runs throughout Lauren all the way to her core and in times of distress she escapes through her creativity. She loves being a performing artist and singing, dancing, acting, and social media all allow her to express her true self. Lauren is wise beyond her years and shares her story with great pride and is hopeful that you will too! 

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If you want to reach out to Lauren or want to have a vulnerable conversation with her you can reach her via:

Instagram: laurenmcnairnn

YouTube: Lauren Dahlia

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story. 

Kailee Moreira, 21 years-old, has experienced several struggles in her life, but she has also proven that they have only shaped her life in positive ways. Kailee has faced her battles with depression, self-harm, anxiety, and Atypical Anorexia. It’s never easy being someone who struggles with depression and for Kailee she essentially felt a second form of depression from her eating disorder. You need to eat to have energy to fuel your body to complete every day tasks, but Kailee rationed her food intake to extremities that ultimate led to her Atypical Anorexia diagnosis. With no energy and depression piled on top of her, Kailee found the simplest tasks unbearably hard. But, Kailee’s struggles brought a lot of good out of her as she is now a counsellor completing her masters in Counselling Psychology. Her struggles have created great strength within herself which she now uses to help others overcome their mental health struggles. We all appreciate you Kailee and your story will help so many!

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Be sure to utilize Kailee’s knowledge and mental health experiences as it will be very beneficial for anyone struggling. 

Instagram: kaileemoreira

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story. 

STRUGGLE CREATES STRENGTH EPISODES ARE BACK!! We are kicking off 2021 with one of the most vulnerable things I have ever done and by far the most unique thing I’ve been apart of. Today’s podcast features a live Somatic Therapy session run by Blaise Kennedy. Blaise ran me through a number of different exercises which challenged myself to take a step back and acknowledge my state of awareness. Somatic Therapy was completely new to myself, but definitely something I thoroughly enjoyed. I did this for my self benefit, but also to prove that it’s okay to seek professional help. Professional help can be offered in various different ways and it’s something that can be of use to everyone. Professional help builds self strength and it is nothing to shame yourself or others for!

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Be sure to utilize the techniques that Blaise used in the podcast and also be sure to check out his website for more useful tools. 

Instagram: thislife.blaise

Website: https://www.blaisekennedy.com/meditations

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story. 

Happy Holidays everyone!! Today’s podcast features myself talking about mental health during the holiday season, how Covid-19 is impacting us all through the Holidays, and mental health as a whole. Between now and January 4th I will only be posting one podcast each week. Out of respect for every person who shares their story, I felt it’d be best if I waited until after the chaos of the holidays to post their stories. Sharing the most vulnerable side of yourself is never easy and that is why I believe it is so important to give these strong individuals a day where they can truly be honoured rather than overshadowed by the holidays. This week and next weeks podcasts will be two podcasts that could potentially change your life and help you take the next step in your life. I hope everyone has an amazing holidays and just remember that EVERYONE has a story! 

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.

Morgan Skinner is 22 years old and has a handful of accomplishments under her belt. She played for Team BC on a few accounts, played on a national platform, and played collegiate hockey for Lindenwood University. Almost any hockey player would love to have the opportunities she has, but she describes the mental health struggles that came with her lifestyle. Constant stress, constant anxiety, and an endless number of standards that had to be met. Being a high level athlete is not always as glamorous as it may seem and Morgan shares how that was also the case for her. Concussions eventually ended her hockey career, but as the cliche saying goes, “When one door closes, another door opens,” and she opened an amazing door. Morgan is now caretaking for disabled children/teens and the benefits she has gained are astonishing. She has found happiness away from hockey and defines strength in an entirely new way. Every hockey player, woman, and person can learn from Morgan’s story. 

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If you want to talk to Morgan and have some vulnerable conversations with her, you can reach her via: 

Instagram: morgskinner

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.

Rachel Gareau is a strong and admirable 20 year old, but she admits that making it 20 took her by surprise. After being sexually assaulted at age 14, her life changed forever. Rachel attempted to take her own life and has continued to have her struggles with depression. Rachel’s constant battle with depression has not been easy and she talks about how she’s found ways to manage pain. Most recently Rachel put her mental health in the hands of a professional and was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder. She learned a lot about bipolar 2 disorder from Episode 3 featuring Karlee Appel and she said it helped her self diagnose herself before seeking a professionals opinion. One of the most admirable things about Rachel is her ability to take light out of the little things and possess pride in herself. She acknowledges the struggles she’s encountered by taking pride in making it to 20 years old, attending university, and more so, having the capability to complete the little tasks. Sometimes, for a person struggling with depression, completing daily tasks can feel like an Olympic competition. In the podcast Rachel claimed the importance of applauding ourselves for any step taken forward because a look in the right direction can potentially move us in the right direction. You never know what someone may be hiding beneath their smile, so treat everyone with the utmost respect and acknowledge the fact that nobody is perfect. 

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If you want to talk to Rachel and have some vulnerable conversations with her, you can reach her via: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_gareau/

Phone #: (250)938-1970 

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story. 

Josh McLoughlin is only 17 years-old, but has the wisdom of someone far beyond his years. His mental health struggles began at age 11 when his step brother took his life. As years passed he started to find himself battling within his own mental health struggles. Anxiety and depression started to consume his life and ultimately take over. His family experienced another great loss when his other step brother other took his life as well. For all Okanagan locals these two suicides shook up several lives and the father of the two teens, Josh’s step-dad, Tom Budd became a massive name in the mental health community. Despite his step-dad’s role in the mental health community, Josh still found himself feeling alone and keeping his struggles to himself. Josh has found himself on the other end of a knife on different occasions, he has contemplated suicide countless times, and he has hidden his struggles from the majority of people. Courage and strength are two characteristics that cannot even begin to describe Josh because his story takes those terms to a completely different level. You truly never know what someone is going through and Josh McLoughlin is a prime example of this. 

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If you want to talk to Josh and have some vulnerable conversations with him, you can reach him via: 

Instagram: joshmcloughlin

Phone Number: 1(778)821-0550

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.

Sadie Twidale, 19 years-old, has a unique story and one that she ultimately can’t escape nor change on her lonesome. Her situation began when she was born into a household with a firefighter for a father. A rare topic of discussion when speaking on firefighters is the PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) that comes from being in the first responder field. Firefighters are first responders to the majority of scenes, but most tend to forget that. Sadie understands the traumatic experiences that firefighters encounter and she unfortunately has seen how it can effect their families as well. She has to live with the fact that she is a main trigger point for her fathers PTSD and it has not been easy on her. She talks about the toll it takes on her and how it effects her every day life. Sadie expresses the struggles of “walking on eggshells” when she is around her dad, but she utilizes a councillor to help her overcome this stressor. She possess great strength and gives us all an insight on what it is truly like living with firefighter who has PTSD. Go listen and remember that you never know what’s someone may be going through. 

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If you want to talk to Sadie and have some vulnerable conversations with her, you can reach her via: 

Instagram: sadiejtwidale

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If you want to reach out to me or are interested in being on the podcast you can reach me via: 

Instagram: strugglecreatesstrength

Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength

Thanks so much for listening to another episode of Struggle Creates Strength and just remember that EVERYONE has a story.