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Bruce R Ross is a successful executive, husband, father, neighbour, friend and now author, who has lived a thriving life despite dealing with depression for the past 45 years. Bruce joins me as a guest and shares some of the highlights of his new book and some of the tactics and strategies he has used and continues to use to battle his depression. Ross’ story is a powerful one. Not many people are brave enough to share their mental health trials with close friends, let alone write a book about it and share it with the world. Join me for this in-depth and honest conversation about mental health and one man’s work to be a little bit better every day.

Join Laura Stratton as she reads a sleepy time meditation to help ease you off into night, night time. This is shared from her Chaos To Calm Retreats for women.  Get comfy and see where this takes you...

How are you? How are you doing? In this episode of the Oil Dudes Podcast I share with you my answer to this question that we each pose to one another countless times a day.  My answer? I say "I'm living the dream". You'll have to listen to find out why. To tell me how you answer this question check me out on Twitter and Instagram @strattosphere76. Thanks for listening.

I have recorded an essay I wrote when I received my Second Degree Black Belt. In it, I share how martial arts have been a major part of my mental health recovery over the past couple of years. I highly recommend giving it a try.

New year and new name for the Podcast. The Oil Dudes Podcast is now Project Sheepdog. And my first guest is an old friend Darren Long of Delta Harbour Assets.  Have you ever been interested in owning physical gold and silver? I have and luckily I've had the opportunity to sit down with an expert in the field, Darren Long. Darren and I are old high school buddies who re-connected and he shared with me some of the pros and cons of owning precious metals. This turned into a much longer conversation that we originally planned, but did I ever get some great info out of it.  Thanks for listening

Welcome to part 2 of Quarantine Home Schooling tips and strategies for parents. Are you trying to work, run a business and home school your kids through the covid-19 quarantine? Are you looking for strategies to be better at it? Or is it stressing you and the kids out? In this episode I interview teachers Sarah Donaldson and Ryan Persaud. They have been guests before and share lots of great tips and strategies here to help you parents get through all this. They are also learning how to homeschool their own 2 kids through this as well.   This can be a great opportunity for you and your kids to be closer and to learn a few things together. Just remember to take a deep breath once in a while and try to find the positives in this and don’t focus on all struggles or troubles going on. There are some silver linings in this  quarantine, we just have to find them.     Follow the Oil Dudes Podcast on Facebook   @theoildudespodcast    Instagram   @the_oil_dudes   and Twitter   @strattosphere76   Thanks for listening

Welcome to part 1 of Quarantine Home Schooling tips and strategies for parents. Are you trying to work, run a business and home school your kids through the covid-19 quarantine? Are you looking for strategies to be better at it? Or is it stressing you and the kids out? In this episode I interview primary school teacher Shannon Trevors and she shares what she is doing to teach her own kids and to continue to teach her class virtually. Lots of great tips and strategies here to help you parents get through all this.   This can be a great opportunity for you and your kids to be closer and to learn a few things together. Just remember to take a deep breath once in a while and try to find the positives in this and don’t focus on all struggles or troubles going on. There are some lessons that this quarantine can teach us, we just have to find them.   “Find your joy. Nobody's learning if they are crying.” – Shannon Trevors   Follow the Oil Dudes Podcast on Facebook   @theoildudespodcast    Instagram   @the_oil_dudes   and Twitter   @strattosphere76   Thanks for listening  

Gurdeep Ahluwalia is the host of Canada’s most watched regional morning show on CP24. He has been the host since 2016 and prior to that he was the on TSN on SportsCentre. What impresses me the most about Gurdeep is he is the type of person who goes out and makes things happen for himself. Even when he was unsuccessful or got turned down for an opportunity he continued to hustle and not let that bring him down. He likes to say that he “reads the tea leaves” and has jumped into different positions in the Toronto media landscape. He’s reinvented himself a couple of times, from print to lifestyle to sports and then to being the news anchor on CP24. Gurdeep is open and honest and gives a behind the scenes look into what happens on a morning show. We also a touch a little bit on how he deals with his mental health Ron Burgundy, he is not. Well maybe a little bit. Follow him on Instagram at @gurdeepa Twitter @GurdeepA   And watch him every morning from 5am to 9am on CP24 Follow the Oil Dudes Podcast on Facebook @theoildudespodcast  Instagram @the_oil_dudes and Twitter @strattosphere76 Thanks for listening  

Brian Stemmle is a Canadian 4 time Olympic Alpine skier. He was a member of the Canadian Ski Team from 1984-1999. He’s also a broadcaster on CBC and Sportsnet covering downhill skiing. In 1989, Brian had one of the most spectacular crashed in professional skiing history at Kitzbuhel Austria. When it was over he had a shattered pelvis and serious internal injuries. Most people would be thankful to be able to walk again after such a crash. But Brian came back and skied at 3 more Olympic games.   I wanted to talk to Brian because I wanted to dig into what motivated him to get back to the top of the skiing world after almost losing his life to it. Not just back to skiing, but to skiing at the highest level of the sport. Here’s the video of the crash   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSIb65xHEhQ   Follow him on Instagram at @brianstemmle   If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude or on Facebook @theoildudespodcast  and Instagram @the_oil_dudes and Twitter @strattosphere76 A little disclaimer for the legal side of things. First and foremost, we are not doctors or medical practitioners. Always consult with medical professionals before starting any kind of treatment. The information contained in this podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I and guests on the Oil Dudes Podcast, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families.  Statements on this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products.   Information provided in this podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to make your own health care and dietary decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with your health care provider. It should not be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment. For information on Young Living Products go to the Oil Girls webpage or send them an email at theoilgirls@strattco.com Thanks for listening

This is a special episode dedicated to all the amazing first responders out there that are doing their best to keep us all safe. As I shared in a previous episode I have been diagnosed with PTSD and am working at recovering from it. I’ve been learning a lot about it and how to deal with it in a positive way. I’ve come up 7 tips that can help you. And you don’t have to be a first responder to benefit from them. Stephanie Rourke Jackson is a personal coach who has been on the show before. She joins me to give her two cents as a coach and why she thinks that these tips are important to add into your life. These are very simple tips that anyone can use to improve their mental well being. If you are in crisis, please reach out and get some help. Even if it’s just talking to a friend. This life is worth living. I know that some days are harder than others, but don’t give up on it. I'm still working my own demons out, but I feel I'm on the road to recovery. You can too. If you want to read my article on Linkedin just click here You can follow Stephanie on Instagram @beacon_coachingca And you can contact her on the intrerwebs @ beaconcoaching.ca   If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude or on Facebook @theoildudespodcast  and Instagram @the_oil_dudes and Twitter @strattosphere76   A little disclaimer for the legal side of things. First and foremost, we are not doctors or medical practitioners. Always consult with medical professionals before starting any kind of treatment. The information contained in this podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I and guests on the Oil Dudes Podcast, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families.  Statements on this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products. Information provided in this podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to make your own health care and dietary decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with your health care provider. It should not be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment. Thanks for listening

Sacred healer and wellness warrior Naty Howard takes over the Oil Dudes to share a Guided Journey to find your sacred garden. Find a comfy spot, lay down, close your eyes and let Naty take you to your sacred garden and see what you find there. Be sure to share what you see in your journey in the comments. Share this with your friends and family on social media and see lets see what comes up for them. You can follow Naty on Instagram   @naty_howard   Facebook   Sacred Yoga Spirit Medicine   And you can contact her on the intrerwebs @   natyhoward.com   If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at   theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude   or on Facebook   @theoildudespodcast    and Instagram   @the_oil_dudes   and Twitter   @strattosphere76   A little disclaimer for the legal side of things. First and foremost, we are not doctors or medical practitioners. Always consult with medical professionals before starting any kind of treatment.   The information contained in this podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I and guests on the Oil Dudes Podcast, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families.  Statements on this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products. Information provided in this podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to make your own health care and dietary decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with your health care provider. It should not be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment. For information on Young Living Products go to the Oil Girls webpage or send them an email at theoilgirls@strattco.com Thanks for listening

My guest this week is Naty Howard. Naty is a sacred healer and wellness warrior. She is the author of the upcoming book ‘Your Mighty Inner Healer’, a certified Anusara Yoga Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner, a certified QRA™ Practitioner, and a landscape painter. She holds a certificate in Ayurvedic Living Nutrition and a BAA in Photographic Arts. Naty’s work and passion are anchored in the awareness that every breath and every action are an opportunity to transform. She offers classes and workshops to awaken into sacredness, come back into alignment of body, mind and soul through deep reverence. She offers tools and practices for those who seek to power up their health, ignite their transformation and spark their revolution, that are anchored in Earth and ancestral wisdom. Having healed herself from extreme heavy metal toxicity causing numbness on the right side of her body, she now offers others tools and practices for deep healing, for the reclaiming of your self, your power, freedom, purpose, best potential, your buried soul treasures and the possibility to truly reclaim your mightiness. I recently met Naty at a Sacred full moon ceremony where she walked us through a yoga practice, some meditation with deep belly breathing and then she took us through a guided spiritual journey. I’d never done one like this and it was a pretty cool experience. I missed a good chunk of the journey that everyone else got, as I kinda fell asleep. But according to Naty that’s what my body needed at that time.   You can follow Naty on Instagram   @naty_howard   Facebook   Sacred Yoga Spirit Medicine   And you can contact her on the intrerwebs @   natyhoward.com   If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at   theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude   or on Facebook   @theoildudespodcast    and Instagram   @the_oil_dudes   and Twitter   @strattosphere76   A little disclaimer for the legal side of things. First and foremost, we are not doctors or medical practitioners. Always consult with medical professionals before starting any kind of treatment. The information contained in this podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I and guests on the Oil Dudes Podcast, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families.  Statements on this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products. Information provided in this podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to make your own health care and dietary decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with your health care provider. It should not be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment. For information on Young Living Products go to the Oil Girls webpage or send them an email at theoilgirls@strattco.com Thanks for listening

I originally started my podcast as a way to help my wife share her story about health and wellness. I had always kinda wanted to be a radio DJ so it seemed like a really good idea. Then it morphed and I started to interview other people about their health and personal journeys to their stories out. Maybe, just maybe in the end the entire podcast was created to get my own story out...and this is my story.   

I've been experimenting with guided meditation lately and thought that it might be kinda fun to do one on the podcast.  It's been very beneficial for me, as I've been dealing with some personal mental health challenges.  Please leave me some comments and share with your friends.  Scott

Welcome to the Chaos to Calm Podcast. The Oil Dudes are giving up the mike and letting these 3 amazing women take over and share the vision they have created to empower women through a weekend retreat in the beautiful Kawartha’s of Ontario Canada. Laura and Lisa from the Oil Girls and Stephanie Rourke Jackson from Beacon Coaching have teamed up to create this full weekend, designed by women, for women to help them unwind, leave stress behind and focus on calm! Immerse yourself in a cozy & natural cottage setting located only 2 hours from Toronto on Stoney Lake with roaring indoor and outdoor fires, country air and like-minded women seeking a break from the chaos. This weekend is all about escaping life's ups and downs and preparing yourself with self-care, self-love and self-awareness. The weekend includes 2 cozy side by side cottages (shared and select single accommodations available), all healthy meals (vegan and vegetarian options available) and snacks, including one chef catered dinner, yoga and meditation, nature walks, exercise, life coaching workshops, health focused seminars with essential oils (covering mood, sleep, fears, confidence, etc.), DIY's to take home and special swag bags. In this episode these three empowering women share what you can expect from this weekend. To reserve your spot, or for more information please email  theoilgirls@strattco.comor call for inquiries 905-841-6797. Check out Chaos to Calm on Facebook facebook chaos to calm womens retreats  And on Instagram @chaos_to_calm_retreats The Oil Girls are on social media  Facebook     @theoilgirlscanada  Instagram    @theoilgirlscanada For Beacon Coaching check Stephanie out at  Facebook      @beaconcoaching  Instagram    @beacon_coachingca  And you can contact her on the interwebs @ beaconcoaching.ca If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude  or on Facebook  @theoildudespodcast   and Instagram @the_oil_dudes  and Twitter  @strattosphere76 You can email the Oil Dudes at theoildudes1@gmail.com   A little disclaimer for the legal side of things. First and foremost, we are not doctors or medical practitioners. Always consult with medical professionals before starting any kind of treatment. The information contained in this podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I and guests on the Oil Dudes Podcast, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families.  Statements on this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products. Information provided in this podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to make your own health care and dietary decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with your health care provider. It should not be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment. For information on Young Living Products go to the Oil Girls webpage or send them an email at theoilgirls@strattco.com Thanks for listening

In this episode of the Oil Dudes Podcast I am joined by celebrity chef Ted Reader. This is an interview that I’ve been waiting to do for a while, as I’ve really enjoyed listening and following Ted and his delicious recipes for a long time. I heard an interview he did many years ago where he explained how to cook fall off the bone ribs. I started to use it and ever since I’ve been cooking fall off the bone ribs for my friends and family. Known as the ‘Godfather of the Grill’, his charm and fearless culinary spirit has led Ted to become an award-winning chef, author, food and product innovation entertainer and a professor of Modern Culinary Applications Innovations at the Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College.  Ted’s passion for all things smoked and grilled is extremely contagious. You’ll often find him spreading his gospel of BBQ at live cooking demonstrations and TV and radio appearances that keep fans salivating for more! And I’ve got him on the Podcast this week. Ted has written over twenty-one cookbooks and has won such awards as Cookbook of the Year for the 2014 Single-Subject Cookbook at The Taste of Canada Food Writing Awards for Gastro Grilling. Other books he has written include; Beerlicious: The Art of Grillin’ and Chillin’, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Smoking, and Napoleon’s Everyday Plank Grilling just to name a few. Ted owns over 75 grills and smokers. Today you can find Ted in the backyard of his Toronto home tinkering with toys and developing creative and delicious recipes. For more info on Ted and to check out some of his amazing recipes or to order some of his delicious rubs and sauces check out his website tedreader.com And his Bonedust Rubs are absolutely fantastic. For more BBQ inspiration follow him on Instagram at tedgrills And join his Facebook page tedgrillsoriginal If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude or on Facebook @theoildudespodcast  and Instagram @the_oil_dudes and Twitter  @strattosphere76   For information on Young Living Products go to the Oil Girls webpage or send them an email at theoilgirls@strattco.com Thanks for listening

In this episode of the Oil Dudes Podcast I am joined by Maddie and Kiki, the new Queens of the Bar-B-Que. Traditionally the domain of men, these 2 ladies have been showing that they can grill with the best of them. From traditional BBQ to innovative new recipes, Maddie and Kiki have got all the flavours covered.   For more info on Maddie and Kiki and to check out some of their amazing recipes check out their website maddieandkiki.com  For more BBQ inspiration follow them on Instagram at maddieandkiki And join their Facebook page to become part of their community  MaddieAndKiki  If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude or on Facebook  @theoildudespodcast   and Instagram  @the_oil_dudes  and Twitter @strattosphere76  For information on Young Living Products go to the Oil Girls webpage or send them an email at theoilgirls@strattco.com Thanks for listening

In Part 2 of our how to series, Lisa from the Oil Girls joins me to share with you the different ways that you can use and essential oil.    A little disclaimer for the legal side of things. First and foremost, we are not doctors or medical practitioners. Always consult with medical professionals before starting any kind of treatment. The information contained in this podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I and guests on the Oil Dudes Podcast, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families.  Statements on this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products.  

Jo Alcorn joins the Oil Dudes Podcast and we get into where her love of design comes from, why she loves to use white and who her favourite HGTV contractor to work with is. Hint, it’s not me. With over 15 years experiences as a celebrity interior and home product designer, expert instructor, corporate ambassador, and TV personality, Jo has created a fabulous fan following. To add to her credentials, she is a style editor & writer for multiple publications and blogs, a public speaker, and a avid animal environmental advocate. Jo’s passion for design has been showcased on HGTV, Discovery Channel, Marilyn Denis, CBC’s Steven & Chris, CityTV, BT, CHCH, Global Morning and Noon, Rogers Stations, CP24 and more. Along with multiple global design publications and blogs. She is the designer face of HGTV’s 2014 Critical Listing and is creatively showcasing her abilities on four seasons of HGTV’s biggest success, Home To Win. For more info on Jo or to check out some of her amazing products and services check out her website   alcornhome.com   For more design inspiration follow her on Instagram at   @jo_alcorn    If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at   theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude   or on Facebook   @theoildudespodcast    and Instagram   @the_oil_dudes   and Twitter   @strattosphere76   A little disclaimer for the legal side of things. First and foremost, we are not doctors or medical practitioners. Always consult with medical professionals before starting any kind of treatment. The information contained in this podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I and guests on the Oil Dudes Podcast, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families.  Statements on this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products.   Information provided in this podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to make your own health care and dietary decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with your health care provider. It should not be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment. For information on Young Living Products go to the Oil Girls webpage or send them an email at theoilgirls@strattco.com Thanks for listening

Jaclyn Harper is an interior designer and Owner and Principal Stylist for Harper Designs. A design firm located in Burlington, Ontario. You may recognize her from shows like Morning Live, Morning Live First Edition, Tiny Talent Time and the Shopping Channel. Jaclyn joins the Oil Dudes Podcast and we have a great conversation as to her background working in television, how to have a successful YouTube channel and some other great tips to grow your social media presence.   jaclynharperdesigns.com   Follow her on Instagram at   @jaclynhdesigns   If you want more information on the Oil Dudes, you can check us out on the web at   theoilgirlscanada.ca/the-oil-dude   or on Facebook   @theoildudespodcast    and Instagram   @the_oil_dudes   and Twitter   @strattosphere76   An apology for the sound as my microphone died about halfway through the interview. But Jaclyn sounds great. Not like you come here to listen to me anyways.   A little disclaimer for the legal side of things. First and foremost, we are not doctors or medical practitioners. Always consult with medical professionals before starting any kind of treatment. The information contained in this podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  The information represents what I and guests on the Oil Dudes Podcast, have chosen to do to take charge of our own personal health and that of our families.  Statements on this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products. Information provided in this podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to make your own health care and dietary decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with your health care provider. It should not be relied upon to determine dietary changes, a medical diagnosis or courses of treatment. For information on Young Living Products go to the Oil Girls webpage or send them an email at theoilgirls@strattco.com Thanks for listening