The Heroic Minds Podcast

Dr. Bob Stevens has been an oncologist for 25 years. He has seen how incredible the human body and mind is first hand. 

In this episode Dr. Bob and I not only discuss his mindset in the area of oncology but also the mindset of the patients that he works with everyday.

We talk about life, death, breaking edge cancer care and lots more.

For those like myself intimidated by the topic of cancer or even feel insufficient as to not having the right to discuss the topic, this is the episode for you. Dr. Stevens tells incredible stories and realities of just how amazing people are.

Sacrifice for others - (7:55-8:50)

Learn to feel emotions - (21:10 - 26:35)

Mindset for work everyday - (25:48 - 26:35)

Dealing with the pressure of ones life - (26:40 - 35:05)

The word "Cancer" - (35:05 - 37:10)

The odds are irrelevant - (40:35 - 45:20)

Prolonging life - (44:00 - 45:25)

Peace in death - (45:25 - 48:47)

Evolution of cancer treatment - (48:50 - 57:20)

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Daniel Gallucci has been through brain cancer and is now pushing the envelope of neuroscience to then push the envelope of human performance.

After discussing Daniels journey through cancer we then move into how he and his team are testing the human body and mind under stress while recording functional images of the brain. 

Daniel and his team with some of the top neuroscientists in the world could change sport and human performance forever.

- First seeing the cancer on his MRI (7:03 - 7:45)

- Blessed by uncertainty (9:55 - 15:40)

- Why people shouldn't expect things (20:45 - 23:55)

- Human performance & neuroscience (25:39 - 46:00)

- You vs. the universe (45:58 - 46:50)

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Steven Woods is an engineering director at Google Canada leading 500 people. He has a PhD in Computer Science and started the first voice recognition software company in 1999 called Quack.com

He fired himself from his own company and then re-hired himself, he went to Hawaii to meet someone in person that wasn't answering his calls. He didn't make the school golf team and was named MVP the following year. He has been told that he can be too passionate. Needless to say Steve doesn't like to take "no" for an answer.

His journey to Google is one for the books. He went from school to playing hockey in Australia to scuba diving, back to school, to the golf team, to Pittsburgh, to Silicon Valley, finally to Google and more in between.

Hear how one day Google literally came to his house to recruit him.


- Crazy ride to Google Canada (0 - 22:00)

- $200m business that started in a basement (24:30 - 26:00)

- How to prioritize with the 70 / 20 / 10 method (33:00 - 35:00)

- Three traits in every successful person (56:00 - 1:02:00)

- When to take risk (47:00 - 54:00)

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Iain Bigford is a Philosophy major and brand marketer. He has the incredible ability to articulate complex thoughts and ideas. Perfect for this episode.

In this episode we work through 3 principles that are consistent across every HeroicMinds guest thus far.

We talk through, dissect and debate just exactly what it is that allows each HeroicMinds guest to be the hero of their own story.

- Evolutionary connection between the hero's journey and today's complex world.
- The biological connection between being a predator or pray.
- The neuroanatomy behind composure in times of challenge.
- How articulation of clear objectives primes the mind for goal oriented action.

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Dara Howell is an olympic Gold Medalist, a RedBull Athlete, and an ambassador for Always #LikeAGirl campaign.

There is a lot more to Dara's current journey than simply executing on her ski's and stepping onto the podium.

At the age of 19, Dara was thrown into a world of fame and success over night. This came with a feeling of shamefulness, anxiety and fatigue. After years of contemplating exit from sport and the spot light, Dara had 9 months to train for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Her showing at the Olympics didn't come with your standard fairytale ending... but it did come with an inspiring, courageous story of its own.

Dara finished in the bottom half of her fellow competitors yet she turned that situation into one that had the entire country at her back; integrity regardless of winning or losing.

It was the fear of failure that once stopped Dara from achieving her best not only as an athlete but as a person. It is failure that has now fuelled Dara with an inherent excitement regardless of the outcome.

Dara no longer stresses if she truly believes in a favourable outcome... she prepares as best as she can and then enjoys the journey.

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Darren Van Zandbergen holds the world record in the over 40 division of the Fire Fighter Combat Challenge, also known as the toughest two minutes in sports. Darren and his team finished first in the relay at the same World Championships and shattered two world records in the process.

Beyond that Darren is a training officer for the Oakville Fire Department in Oakville, Canada.

Darren is in charge of training fire fighters to be ready for whatever and whoever is in need when 911 is dialled.

In this episode we dive into the mental integrity that is needed to stay focused while at the top of a 100 foot ladder, or when lives are at stake.

We then talk about the combat challenge, 100% output with zero room for error. 

Darren has a really powerful approach to PTSD in first responders, which he shares on this episode.

In conclusion, Darren shares an incredible story of his grandfather losing a finger, which he uses for motivation when he has no energy left.

Heather Moyse has represented Canada professionally in three different sports; Rugby, Cycling, and Bobsleigh. Heather was the leading try scorer in the 2006 and 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup, she represented Canada in cycling at the Pan-American games in 2012, and won two olympic gold medals in bobsleigh one in 2010 and one in 2014. Outside of sport Heather has a masters degree in occupational therapy, she is a motivational speaker and has recently released her book called Redefining Realistic.

Heather helped grow the sport of rugby in another country and ended up crossing paths on the world stage with a player that she once introduced to the game.

We discuss her rare and outstanding self-talk that allows her to put 100% focus into every race.

Heather admits she has always had an ulterior or greater motivation than simply finishing at the top of the podium. 

Beyond her success as a professional athlete, Heather continues to strive for more. She climbed the Antarctic Peak with retired military to support their challenges with PTSD.

Heather was hand picked for 3 different sports, she trained for only a fraction of the time that her competitors did yet she was continually successful in competition.

Book 'Redefining Realistic'
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Three time NCAA champion, silver medalist in the 2014 Olympics and gold medalist in this years 2018 Olympics. She helped lead The University of Minnesota to their first ever-undefeated season and became the fourth woman in NCAA hockey history to eclipse 100 points.

Amanda Kessel is one of the most prolific hockey players today.

There is more to Amanda’s story that you may not see. Amanda had to stop playing hockey for almost two years due to concussion. The process to recover was one that you don't hear often and needs to be shared.

There’s more to Amanda than the game of hockey. She is doing her part in the fight for equity in women’s hockey and is working on a clothing line that started as a hobby during her time away from the game.

Amanda is not only a successful athlete but a successful person and is definitely the hero of her own story.

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Mark Scheifele is an assistant captain of the Winnipeg Jets and one of the most exciting players in the National Hockey League today. After signing a long-term eight-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets he continues to thrive and improve. In this episode we talk about things you don't hear in interviews or in the locker room. How to stay grounded when you are living out your dream, the power of prayer, how to control anxiety and much more. Mark remains in control of his own destiny because he is able to adapt to the inherent adversities that come with being one of the best hockey players in the world. 

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Anthony Stewart made it to the NHL with less than a 1% chance. He couldn't afford to play or commute to the rink. That didn't stop Anthony Stewart or his brother from making it. Early exposure to many things in life, walking to the rink with his equipment, striving to support his 6 siblings, all lead to his dream of playing in the NHL. Anthony is the hero of his own story and now a hero for many others that start life in the same position as he did.
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