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This final episode of Season 2 is a conversation with Randy Garrett, Co-Founder of WeChangedit. It explores Randy's journey of service and the impact it has had on his life. From his personal experiences of adoption, homelessness, and overcoming adversity, Randy has developed a deep empathy for others and a desire to make a difference. He shares ho…
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The conversation explores the importance of intentional and mindful relationships, the role of self-worth and self-image in building healthy relationships, and the power of vulnerability and transparency. It emphasizes the need to confront conflicts and address shame in order to foster deeper connections. The guest, Mark Gordon, shares his personal…
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Tim Duffy, a former Hollywood executive turned meditation coach, shares his journey of discovering meditation and its transformative power. He emphasizes that meditation is not about stopping thoughts, but about opening and allowing. Tim describes meditation as a way to optimize the mind and body, to quiet the nervous system, and to develop an unde…
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Kyle shares his experience of promoting his book and the challenges of telling his story in interviews. He discusses the revisions he made to the book and the importance of including his confrontation with his mother about the abuse they experienced. Kyle talks about his passion for ultra-marathons and how running became a form of therapy for him. …
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Laverne Friesen, a former law enforcement officer, shares his journey of struggle, mental health challenges, and finding hope. He spent 15 years in law enforcement, experiencing the trauma and stress associated with the job. Laverne discusses the fear and danger he faced, as well as the impact it had on his mental health. He opens up about her batt…
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Ben Farrell, a musician known as Poolfire, shares his journey of pursuing his passion for music and the importance of staying true to his vision. He discusses the challenges of navigating the music industry and the pressure to conform to market trends. Ben emphasizes the need for authenticity and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-mind…
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134. Mike Chisholm Snr. Returns
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Mike's Dad, Mike Chisholm Snr. returns for another very special conversation that covers the journey of the Mike's father through anger management, health struggles, and the onset of cognitive challenges. It delves into the impact on the family, the father's coping mechanisms, and the fear associated with the changes. Mike Snr's resilience and the …
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Mark O'Brien, a former professional footballer, shares his inspiring story of perseverance and resilience. From a young age, Mark had a passion for football and excelled in the sport. However, at the age of 16, he was diagnosed with a serious heart condition that threatened his life and his football career. Mark underwent a risky surgery and had to…
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Earl Pereira, former member of Wide Mouth Mason and current member of The Steadies, discusses his journey in the music industry and the challenges he has faced. He talks about the importance of being a live band that creates energy and brings people together. Earl also shares his experience with therapy and how it helped him cope with PTSD after th…
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Ben Goerner returns to the heCast and explores the topics of addiction, substances, and harm reduction. It highlights the polarization in the world of drugs and addiction, with traditional treatment approaches conflicting with harm reduction strategies. The need for collaboration and coexistence between the recovery community and harm reduction com…
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Brian Gryn, a performance coach and health trainer, joins the heCast to discuss the challenges of making lifestyle changes and the importance of hiring a coach. He specializes in working with middle-aged men and emphasizes the difficulty of changing habits that have been ingrained for a long time. Brian shares his own journey into the health and fi…
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Tyler Weiland shares his journey from struggling with addiction and obesity to finding success and transformation through fitness. He discusses the power of fitness in improving mental and physical health and the importance of discovering one's 'why' in order to make lasting changes. Tyler reflects on childhood experiences that shaped his worldview…
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Mike interviews Eric McHugh about his spiritual journey and his work in the tech field, particularly in the NFT and dating app industries. Eric shares his experience with meditation and how it has helped him break patterns and cultivate gratitude. He also discusses his dating app, Dataing, which uses AI to generate profiles and create matches based…
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127. Austin & Mahlon of Friends of Felix
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Austin & Mahlon are the Co-Founders of Friends of Felix. A clothing company with a purpose to promote men's mental wellness. The company began during the COVID-19 pandemic and rebranded to Friends of Felix after a trademark issue. They are passionate about bridging the gap in mental health and creating a community where people feel comfortable expr…
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What an episode we have in store. Mike welcomes musician, songwriter, record producer, composer, and artist, Kool Kojak to the heCast. They discuss the importance of finding one's flow state and the struggles and rewards of being an artist. They also touch on the topics of meditation, vulnerability, and gratitude. Kool Kojak shares his experiences …
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In this conversation, Taylor, the host of the Waffle Shop podcast, discusses the power of podcasting as therapy and the intimate nature of long-form conversations. They also explore the stigma around mental health and the importance of starting conversations about difficult topics. Taylor shares the inspiration behind starting the Waffle Shop podca…
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Mike sits down with Zak, a podcast host and advocate for men's mental wellness. They discuss Zak's personal journey, including his sobriety and the loss of his mother. They also explore the importance of conversation, community, and creativity in healing and finding purpose. Zak shares his experiences with starting the Canadian Podcast and MenTELL.…
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You may know Sven as the Badass Counselor as well as a 6-time author including his latest book "There’s a Hole in My Love Cup: The Badass Counseling Method for Healing the Soul & Unleashing Greatness. Sven joins the heCast and shares his journey from being a fighter pilot hopeful to becoming a counselor, speaker, and writer. He emphasizes the impor…
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In this conversation, Mike Chisholm interviews Rob Kenner about various topics including the Bob Marley movie, unity and polarization, Nipsey Hussle's story, writing the Nipsey Hussle book, self-discovery and flow state, Rob Kenner's journey, the rise and fall of magazines and hip hop, and the combination of DJing and journalism. They also discuss …
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In this conversation, Mike Chisholm and Jeremy discuss their experiences as podcast hosts and the growth of the podcasting industry. They explore the culture of podcasting and the benefits of long-form conversations. They also delve into the shift in the media landscape and the impact of podcasting on trust and information dissemination. Jeremy sha…
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In this conversation, Carlo shares his journey from experiencing depression to finding hope and purpose. He discusses the impact of depression on mental health and the challenges he faced during his rock bottom moment. Carlo also talks about his prior experience with personal development and the importance of state change. He shares how a trip to F…
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In this conversation, Seb Lavoie discusses his experience with the opioid crisis and the importance of pain management and proper tapering off of opiates. He also shares his insights on dealing with anxiety and the importance of being mindful and engaging in uncomfortable situations to build resilience. Seb emphasizes the need to be one's own advoc…
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118. The Proper Man Conversations with Jason Parkes
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Jason Parkes wears many hats; wine maker and winery/cidery owner, entrepreneur, husband, father, and friend, Jason is one of the busiest people out there. He is also the front-man and co-founder of Proper Man. Visit https://hechangedit.com to download the app or listen to this podcast via your favorite podcast platform.-----------------------------…
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117. The Proper Man Conversations with Travis Saunders
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Travis opens up about the experiences that led him to where he is at today, including his time in the music industry in Vancouver, the lifestyle that came with it, and the choices he has made that ultimately saved his life. Visit https://hechangedit.com to download the app or listen to this podcast via your favorite podcast platform.---------------…
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116. The Proper Man Conversations with Petri Nieminen
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One of the founding members of Proper Man, Petri Nieminen talks about his journey with Jason, who he has known all his life. He talks about the origins of the band, its influences, and how music, and Proper Man has evolved over the years. Visit https://hechangedit.com to download the app or listen to this podcast via your favorite podcast platform.…
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115. The Proper Man Conversations with Nori Wentworth
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Nori Wentworth has been in the music industry both as a musician & part of the family music store since birth. Why is Proper Man such a special part of his life? Nori talks about his life, the ups and downs, and why music is crucial to him.Visit https://hechangedit.com to download the app or listen to this podcast via your favorite podcast platform…
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114. The Proper Man Conversations with Justen Gordon
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Justen Gordon, the drummer for Proper Man, sits down with Mike to discuss how he was selected for his spot, and what being in a band, started by two drummers, means to him. They have a frank discussion about life, music and mental wellness. Visit https://hechangedit.com to download the app or listen to this podcast via your favorite podcast platfor…
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Dan Byl is a husband, father, owner of a contracting company and is grinding out the best life he can for his family while learning along the way. Dan and his wife's marriage has gone through some major ups and downs culminating in an astonishing story of healing, resilience and dedication. Dan opens up to Mike about what he has gone through, and t…
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Miles Miletto is a husband, father and co-founder of the band Mad House Tactics. He has also gone through a journey of epic proportions when it comes to his mental health, due to the nature of his previous relationship. Miles opens up about his experience during his former marriage, and what he learned during the extremely difficult relationship th…
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Seb Lavoie served in the Canadian Military and then had a long, decorated career with the RCMP. He is a coach of disciplines of all sorts, from fitness to martial arts, and is CEO of Raven Strategic, a company devoted to leadership course creation of all sorts. He also may be one of the best examples and inspiration of motivation walking the Earth.…
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Rod Black is a singer/songwriter and the frontman for the rock band, Jet Black Stare. His journey is filled with lessons and learnings that have led him to some pivotal moments in his life to now, and more in the future. He and Mike talk about his journey. From growing up in a famous rodeo family to entertainment success, to losing his dad. He puts…
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Whether you like to admit it or not, balding can be a big fucking deal and have a big impact on your self confidence, which translates over to how you show up in the world and ultimately your self worth. Nicholas Mercier is determined to change that with Scalp Micro Pigmentation. SMP is changing the worlds of guys everywhere and giving them back th…
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Jeff Altman is a legendary stand up comedian, actor, magician and performer. He is the favorite comic of many of the worlds biggest stand up comedians is the inspiration to Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman to name a few. Jeff and Mike met on another project, but the moment Jeff learned about He Cast, he enthusiastically volunteered to come on the…
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There is a case to be made that Jordie Taylor is the best independent Pro Wrestler in the business. He is wrestling all over the place and holds the championship of many promotions at the time of this broadcast. Jordie has taken time out of his schedule to come on He Cast and talk with Mike about the things he has learned about being a man over the…
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Veteran character actor, Kim Coates, has played all sorts of roles for both the small and big screen alike, not to mention stage. An impressive career to say the least. That career took a significant turn when he was cast as fan favourite, 'Tig', for the cult smash hit show: Sons of Anarchy. Kim stopped by the He Cast studio for a fantastic convers…
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Dr. Lloyd Humphreys is a clinical psychologist and managing director of ORCHA, an organization dedicated to curating and rating health applications in the digital space. Dr. Humphreys was recognized as one of the Top 100 Health Tech Influencers, and this episode of He Cast will certainly show why. Mike and Lloyd have a fantastic conversation about …
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Nick Kellet is no stranger to the ever changing start up world. Having built a game and take it to acquisition, he knows the ins and outs of what it takes to be successful, and better yet, the sheer determination and will to make it work. His newest company, Deckible, is a new form of media that is on it's way to disrupt the way we consume informat…
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Guy Felicella is a remarkable man. He currently works for Vancouver Costal Health, The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction, and is a world renowned public speaker. He also has one of the most incredible stories of recovery and redemption. Having spent over 20 years homeless on Vancouver's downtown eastside, Guy has literally seen every facet of…
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Sitting down with TJ had a profound impact on the HE team. Not just because of his words of wisdom when it comes to mindset and mentality, but because of his dedication and determination to build He Changed It into a worldwide brand. Today on he.cast we discuss his past in building start ups that will shift world focus, to his current passion and d…
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Caleb Matthews is a dream interpreter, and for years has helped people try and understand their relationship to, and the content of the dreams they have as they sleep. Through his website, encompassedbydreams.com as well as helping clients personally, Caleb helps people sort through what dreams might mean, and how to use them to our advantage by ai…
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Author and friend of the show, Scott Ryan returns to He Cast to talk about depression, how it relates to his personal life's journey, and the parallels in his new book, Fire Walk With Me: Your Laura Disappeared. While his book is focused on the cult Twin Peaks classic, Scott shares a part of his story he doesn't talk about very often-his battle wit…
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An entrepreneur, restauranteur, and mental health advocate, James Addington joins HEcast to talk about it all. Knowing that what he was feeling at 5, how it progressed to addiction at 14, and now finally stepping into his authentic life, James offers life altering advice on what he learned vs how he applied it to finally live the life he was meant …
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What does it mean to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP?) Productivity catalyst and highly sensitive executive coach, Clare Kumar, joins Mike on this episode of He Cast to explain it for all to understand! Her goal is to help people improve productivity and well-being while avoiding exhaustion and burnout. An award-winning entrepreneur, executive co…
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Bruce Ross is the author of 'Breaking Free of Depression's Grip: A Powerful Success Story.' He joins Mike on He Cast to discuss his 45 year journey with depression, and how he manages it to this day. The two have a very candid conversation about all of the methods he used to battle the condition including everything from participating in physical e…
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Jem Fuller is an author, speaker, coach and facilitator. His latest book, "The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men” is available now, as is his Ted Talk focusing on the same topic. He and Mike have a fantastic conversation about getting control of our ego, the power of pausing, living authentically, and getting unstuck. They also talk…
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Martin Richardson is the founder of The Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation, an organization laser focused on creating a hockey community where everyone can be included. Mike and Martin discuss where the organization came from, just a few guys trying to help the families of their fallen teammates, and how the movement has grown into an incredible interna…
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Clint is a personal trainer with a massive heart and passion for helping people. Not just with their physical health, but emotionally as well as he knows all too well how the two go hand in hand. After the loss of his son, he was forced to reevaluate everything. Tune in to hear how he and Mike open up and have a heartfelt discussion about his journ…
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MacLean has worked on Hockey Night in Canada since 1986–87. He began anchoring telecasts out of western Canada, but near the end of the season was moved to Toronto games when Dave Hodge was fired for flipping his pencil on the air to protest a CBC programming decision. He worked his first Stanley Cup Final that spring and has been the primary game …
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As a coach/mentor and friend Gene is intent on helping guys get out of the fog and into living! He's back for round 2 with Mike and talking about how to switch your thinking to switch your life which he has done for himself with amazing results. Some of the things Gene chats about: I’m unclear of my direction, I feel as if I’m walking in the fog I …
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At one point in his life, Bert Bruneau was an oil field worker who didn't like the direction his life was going. He decided to change it, and now is an extremely successful business man and family man. He's competed in body building comps, has traveled the world and made many of his personal dreams come true. But he also says that anyone can do it …
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