UpTalk Podcast

A chat with Patrick Wand, recorded in person while at the Tema Gala week back in February. Patrick is a Captain at Montreal Fire Station 74, and is the Quebec Ambassador of the Tema Conter Memorial Trust. Also learn about the fund that has been set up for the First Responders affected by the the tragic incident involving the Humboldt Broncos Hockey Team.

Kevin Eastwood has Directed and Produced a Documentary titled "After The Sirens". It follows 3 Paramedics as they tell their stories of how the weight of caring for people as a career has taken a devastating toll on their lives. A very honest, and powerful light is cast on the current epidemic of suicide among Paramedics. A must watch!

Meet Naomi. A Paramedic and Artist from Calgary. She pledged to paint 100 portraits in 100 days as part of her Paramedics Call To Action. Also learn how you can win 1 of 5 Tema Swag Bags! Subscribe, Listen, Comment, and Share. Enjoy!

A chat with Jamie MacWhirter recorded in person while at the Tema Gala week in February. Many subjects covered including suicide, the Legion, and Jamie's 2nd book. Also learn about his work with Tema, and Spartan Wellness. Please share, leave feedback, and subscribe. Enjoy!

A great chat with Advanced Care Paramedic, Educator, and creator of Callie's Corner Facebook page. Please share, leave feedback, rate us, and Subscribe. Enjoy!

#TemaTalks Host, Sean Conohan, gives Sheldon MacLeod an update about UpTalk Podcast, and talks about a new partnership with The Tema Conter Memorial Trust.

In this episode I chat with Janice Landry. Janice is a very well respected Journalist, Author, and Public Speaker. She is a very outspoken advocate for Mental Health awareness, and First Responders. She has just released a new book called The Legacy Letters. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk to my longtime friend and colleague, Peter Tripp. Peter tells us about his struggle to become a Paramedic, and his diagnosis of PTSD later in his career. Peter also tells us about venturing into the world of becoming Mental Health Advocate, and public speaker. A truly special chat with an amazing Human Being. Enjoy!

Powerful chats with Katherine and Jason. Also, an update on the Breaking Barriers First Responder Mental Health Symposium. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk to Paramedics Teresa Coulter & Jessica van der Hoek, along with Police Officer Hal Hughes. I also give an update about a special event happening in Summerside PEI, in September. ****Note that I, being a bonehead, made an error while talking about the Breaking Barriers event. Syd Gravel's new book is titled "Walk the Talk". The presentation at Breaking Barriers is titled "When PTSD Entered Our Home".****