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On this episode: Becca, Host of The Unashamed Alcoholic Podcast, comes on to share her story of being an alcoholic. We talk about when she recognized the was a problem, her road to recovery, how she remains sober, the stigma around being sober, how alcohol is engrained in our culture, what she's learned from her podcast and more. Follow Becca and The Unashamed Alcoholic: Twitter: @UnashamedAlc @Becca_No_Re https://theunashamedalcoholic.ca/podcast 

On this episode: Cierra M, a Strength Training Coach, Mental Illness Advocate and Cult Survivor comes on to share her story on growing up as a Jehovah Witness. We talk about her childhood & upbringing, some of the outdated and patriarchal belief systems, why JW is considered a "cult", the turning point that lead her to leaving, her journey of healing and more. There is a trigger warning on this episode: Sexual Abuse. Follow Cierra: Instagram: @cierramm

On this episode: Victor Janzen, a Mental Illness & Mental Health Reform Advocate, comes on to talk about living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder! We talk about his diagnosis and how it affects his life, his traumatic childhood, that manifestation of his illness, what an episode feels like for him, how the mental health system failed him, what made him want to share his story and be and advocate and more! There is a trigger warning on this episode: Abuse.  Follow Victor: Twitter: @VictorJazen

5:05 - #10: Luke Carroll | LIR on Stuck in Peru During a Pandemic 15:77 - #9: Sydney Dean | LIR on Therapy & Mental Health Support 25:44 - #8: Sarah Vezina | LIR on The Occupied Mind 37:25 - #7: Dr. Heloise F. Stevance | LIR on Space & The Universe 48:26 - #6: Maddie Brown | LIR on CBD & Cannabis 1:01:02 - #5: Asante Haughton | LIR on Black Lives Matter 1:13:20 - #4: Chloe | LIR on Stripping & Sex Work 1:25:45 - #3: Dr. Rachel Lindvall & Erin McLeod | LIR on Mindfulness 1:42:15 - #2: Reagan Bradley | LIR on Branding & Cannabis 1:54:05 - #1: Kwadwo Kyeremanteng | LIR on Solving Healthcare

On this episode: Anna Tran, an Ottawa based Real Estate Broker, comes on to talk about real estate and home buying 101! We talk about her journey, finding success at a young age, how the markets work, home buying for young people, how to get started on choosing a home, the buying process, what being a realtor actually is like and more! Get Anna's Ultimate Ottawa Buyer's Guide: https://www.annatran.com Follow Anna: Facebook: @annatranrealestate Instagram: @annatranottawa Twitter: @AnnaTranRealtor

On this episode: Harriet Clunie, Host of Scrap Cooking on YouTube & Rogers TV in Ottawa and Executive Chef of Das Lokal, comes on to talk about how the restaurant industry has dealt with the pandemic and her show! We talk about her journey into food, some of the business aspects of restaurants like serving and profit margins, why food delivery apps may not be as good as they seem, the idea behind scrap cooking, supporting local and more! Watch Scrap Cooking on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ISlwNEXYoO8vbiu4AoKqg  Instagram: @scrapcookingtv Follow Harriet: Instagram: @harriet.clunie 

On this episode: Natalie Rivier, Owner of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition comes on to give a crash course on nutrition and healthy eating! We talk about how she fell into this career, how proper nutrition helped improve her health, tips to eating better and improving your mental health going into the winter, supplements, fad diets like Keto and Intermittent Fasting and more!Learn more about the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition: https://csnn.ca/Instagram: @csnnnationalTwitter: @CSNNFollow Natalie:Instagram: @nutritionbynatalie_ & @natalie_rivier

On this episode: SabriNa Lemay, A Mental Health Speaker, Advocate & JourNey Coach and Cherelle Jordan, A Mental Health YouTuber & Health Anxiety Advocate, come on to talk about our mental health struggles and how we work to overcome them. They both talk about their struggles with Pure O OCD and Anxiety, how they've learned to live with their disorders, how the pandemic has had an impact on our metal health, different things we do to try and improve our mental health that work for us and more!Follow SabriNa:Instagram: @mindbodysoul.workListen to our previous podcast episode to learn more of her story!Follow Cherelle:Instagram & YouTube: @cherellethinkshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWSDiTYzIes2vdEdBqfa5g

On this episode: Mohit Rajhans, an Author, award winning media & content strategist and Co-Founder of Think Start, comes on to talk about his books "Rethinking Your Content" and "How to Find Growth Beyond Your Personal Brand". We talk about why it's important to have a social media strategy, how creating content can benefit your business & personal brand, "paid" vs. "organic" growth, how to think about your digital footprint and more! Rethinking Your Content : Strategies to Synergies is available now on Amazon. How to Find Growth Beyond Your Personal Brand is out on Audible December 11th! Follow him:Instagram: @mohitrajhansTwitter: @mohitsmovieshttps://www.thinkstart.ca/ https://www.dadspotting.com/

On this episode: Bobby Del Rio, Writer/Director of The Market feature film, comes on to talk about his new movie and the long journey creating it! We talk about the inspiration for the play and film, why he put so much of his life into it and the story he is trying to convey. We also get into a broader discussion on free expression, speaking openly on sensitive subjects, cancel culture, art and more! You can watch The Market on Amazon Prime in US & UK, Vimeo on Demand for Canada. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/themarket2?ref=fb-share&1Follow him:Instagram: @BobbydelrioTwitter: @bobman

On this episode: Yujen, an Ottawa based Hip Hop Artist and Producer, comes on to talk about his music and about culture! We talk about how he got his start, his inspiration when writing, his new song and video for "Talking A Lot", hip hop history, music, the arts, politics, culture and more! You can listen to Yujen on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music.Follow him:Instagram: @itsyujenYouTube: Yujen

On this episode: Ste7en Foster, Author of The Last Alias: True Stories and a Tale That Might Be comes on to talk about the stories that went into his new book! We talk about his life in anime, his life, his struggles with addiction and his sexuality, what he's learned, why he decided to share it all in the book and more! The Last Alias: True Stories and a Tale That Might Be is available to order on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Last-Alias-True-stories-might-ebook/dp/B08FTKL212https://www.thelastalias.com/Follow Ste7en:https://www.ste7enfoster.com/Twitter: @ste7enfosterInstagram: @ste7en_fosterFacebook: @Ste7enFosterThe Last Alias is seven different books by seven different authors, and all of them are Ste7en Foster. The man can edit. Each chapter is a distinctly different standalone story, and they all add up to a character study of a fascinating creative. At times it feels as if you are reading any number of writers.

On this episode: Gerry & Jamison, hosts of The Owl Podcast and indepedent American voters, come on to talk about the 2020 US Election! We talk about the possibilities and talks of civil unrest, rising tensions, what really matters to American voters, how they feel America is percieved around the world, the pandemic, possible outcomes after the election and more! You can download and subscibe to The Owl Podcast everywhere you get your favourite podcasts. Learn more:https://anchor.fm/jamison-mcmillen Twitter: @owl_podcastInstagram: @the_owl_podcast

On this episode: Laura Pieri, a Singer-Songwriter, comes on to talk about music and her career in the music industry! We talk about her move from Brazil to America to pursue music, working with music industry leaders, her experience in studying music, her recent single "All I Need", mental health, what's next and more! You can stream "All I Need" and the rest of her music on Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music and everywhere you listen! Learn more:www.http://laurapieri.com/Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @thelaurapieriYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnrEWRfE-ZUeagFxqi3aaKw

On this episode: Chloe, a Stripper, Sex Worker and Host of the Stripper Stories Podcast, comes on to talk about some of the aspects of the sex work industry! We talk about how she got into it, the business, OnlyFans, relationships, sex, feminism, the dynamic between men & women and more! You can listen to Stripper Stories everywhere you get your favourite podcasts! Learn more:Twitter: @PodcastStripperInstagram: @stripperstoriespodcast

On this episode: The Game Changer, Chris Wyllie, a Neuroscientist and Brain Optimization Specialist, comes on to talk about how to transform your brain to help treat mental health issues! We talk about different techniques, the science behind improving your brain, why it helps, things you can do and more. You can follow Chris and learn more about his services:https://www.thegamechangerchriswyllie.com/Facebook: @thegamechangerltdTwitter: @ChrisBBCAN8Instagram: @thegamechangerchriswyllie

On this episode: Brendan Black, an Agriculture Educator and Host of the Talk Ag To Me Podcast, comes on to talk about farming and the agricultural business you don't often hear! We talk about factory farming, sustainable food production, regenerative farming, ethical treatment of animals and more. He also debunks farming myths and gives the other side of arguments made, particularly in popular culture.You can listen the Talk Ag To Me Podcast everywhere you get podcasts!Facebook: @TalkAgToMe35Twitter: @TalkAg_ToMeInstagram: @talkagtome/@talkagtome

On this episode: Joshua Lipsey, a Canadian fitness expert and founder of Core Concepts, comes on to talk about how your core is the foundation for every day fitness! We talk about how a car accident changed his life, his basketball career, pandemic workouts, his philosophy on functional fitness, how he became a trainer for celebrities and athletes and more!You can follow Joshua on social media for fitness tips, and book virutal classes at Core Conceptshttp://bewithcore.com/Facebook: @bewithcoreTwitter: @JoshuaLipseyInstagram: @joshualipsey & @bewithcore

On this episode: Dr. Laura Marks, a Professor at Simon Fraser University and Founder of The Small File Media Festival, comes on to talk about how streaming media is contributing to climate change! We talk about how she got into this research, the total carbon footprint, how the pandemic has accelerated its effect, what we can do in order to help and more!We also talk about The Small File Media Festival, which combines film and art to help bring awareness on how streaming media is contributing to climate change. Watch this year's entries and get ready for next year's festival:https://smallfile.ca/Instagram: @Smallfile

On this episode: Andrew Iddon, a Naval Electronic Sensor Operator for the Royal Canadian Navy, comes on to talk about his time serving Canada! He shares stories from his time at sea, doing 2 tours of duty, what lead him to serving his country, dismantles some misconceptions and often polticized topics when it comes to people who serve and more!Follow Andrew and watch him stream more:twitch.tv/drewstor