EZ Conversations

In this episode, I sit down with Guarav Gupta.  Gaurav is the owner of Leela Eco Spas in Calgary, a set of spas offering massage, esthetics, osteopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture services using environmentally conscious and eco-friendly approaches.  I know Gaurav from when we are in undergrad together as Engineers.  Gaurav was working in the Oil and Gas industry and one day decided to walk away to become an entrepreneur.  Gaurav and I discuss pursuing your passion, the tough decisions that we have to make when it comes to finding our purpose, and the grind of being an entrepreneur.  

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In this episode, I sit down with Tori Warner who is the author of the book Challenge the Anxious Brain. Tori and I discuss her journey with anxiety over the years, and how a couple of major episodes transformed her life.  Through mindfulness and changing her mindset, Tori was able to overcome anxiety.  In her book, Tori wants to help others that also struggle with anxiety and provide them with tools that can aid in working through anxiety.  

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In this episode, I sit down with Tori Warner who is the author of the book Challenge the Anxious Brain. Tori and I discuss her journey with anxiety over the years, and how a couple of major episodes transformed her life.  Through mindfulness and changing her mindset, Tori was able to overcome anxiety.  In her book, Tori wants to help others that also struggle with anxiety and provide them with tools that can aid in working through anxiety.  

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In this episode, I sit down with Calgarian Rapper, VERVS.  We talk about VERSVS new album Invisible and discuss the context of the track Invisible from the album.  VERSVS opens about his challenges with OCD, how rap has allowed him to navigate through his journey of mental health, and the work he continues to do.  VERVS also explains the context behind the track Invisible.  Please check out VERSVS on IG: @versvsofficial, and find his music on Spotify, Apple Music or other streaming platforms.  

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Williams.  Mark is a published author and a pioneer in the space of paternal mental health.  Mark is an International Campaigner and co-founder of the International Father's Mental Health Day.  In 2012, Mark was awarded "Inspirational Father of the Year" and "Local Hero" at the Pride of Britain Awards.  In 2019,  Mark was awarded the Point of Light award by the UK Prime Minister.  Mark is also an ambassador for Mother's for Mother's Charity.  

In the episode, Mark shares his own story regarding mental health especially after becoming a father.  Mark talks about the work he has done to bring awareness around parental mental health and all the work he continues to do.  

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In this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Erica Harris. Dr. Harris shares her journey of immense adversity about battling leukemia, and then when she came out of that to find out, she needed a lung transplant. After going through more hardship, she went through a divorce. While she was facing all this adversity, she also was being a mother to two little boys. I am deeply inspired by Dr. Harris's story of facing adversity head-on and coming out stronger.

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In this episode, I sit down with an old friend of mine from High School, Jordan Larocque.  Jordan was a member of a Francophone Indie Pop band, Bonjour Brumaire.  Jordan toured for many years and performed live at a lot of shows.  With time, Jordan started to realize he was missing out on time with friends and family, everyone was moving ahead in life and Jordan felt stuck  Being away all the time and not having a stable life started to impact Jordan's mental health.  Ultimately, Jordan left the band and decided to focus on his career.  Today, Jordan is happily married and the proud father of a little boy.  I hope you can get as much as I did from this podcast and understand that even musicians and other artists struggle with mental health, fame and glory only go so far.  

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jeff Berube.  Jeff shares his story about recognizing how he was struggling with regulating his emotions when it came to anger, how he decided to seek help and speak openly about his challenges.  Through group counselling and therapy, Jeff was able to dig deep and find a lot of answers internally.  While Jeff is still pursuing his journey of self-improvement, he has also decided to give back to the community and help other men in similar situations, especially with struggles around mental health.  Jeff is part of a non-profit organization called The Royal Oak Project.  I encourage you to check this program out at royaloakproject.org.  I also applaud Jeff for not only being vulnerable and seeking help but also choosing to give back.  

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In this episode, I sit down with Miles Bingham aka The Sober Trekker.  Miles gets raw and vulnerable about his struggles with addiction, mental health, being alone in it all and then seeking help.  Miles talks about how his recovery incorporated group therapy, mindfulness and trekking.   Miles has used mindfulness and trekking to face his demons and is in a much better place today.  If any of you are struggling with addiction or know someone that is, Miles' story will truly inspire you as it did for me.  I am truly honoured that Miles came on the podcast and shared his amazing journey!

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kashif Pirzada, an emergency physician, and we talk about the covid-19 pandemic.  Kashif shares his own experience with Covid-19, the risks associated, and how we as the general population can do things to minimize the risks.  Kashif shares some insightful information that I hope will help you in your understanding of the virus.  Check out Kashif on social media on twitter @kashprime. 

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