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Mark's Resilience: Turning Adversity into Opportunity

Mark's journey is one of incredible resilience. As an ex-professional footballer, he faced immense challenges that could have ended his career and derailed his life. By the age of 27, Mark had already undergone two open-heart surgeries, faced a nearly career-ending injury, and experienced major disruptions in his personal relationships.

However, instead of succumbing to these challenges, Mark chose to see them as opportunities for growth and transformation. He believes that adversity, when embraced and turned into a positive force, can empower individuals to overcome any obstacles in their path.

Mark shares his story to inspire others, showing how he transformed his own life challenges into opportunities for personal and professional growth. His outlook on adversity serves as a powerful reminder that no matter what life throws your way, you have the strength to turn it into something positive.

https://www.instagram.com/mobrien1992/

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Brad Robinson Is a Mindset and Mental Skills Coach and the Founder of The Complete Athlete. Brad uses a unique, wholistic, people first approach to help athletes and coaches find it in themselves to be the absolute best version of themselves so they can experience long term success on and off the field.

Creating The Complete Athlete development programs for players, coaches and parents has been a lifelong endeavor.

Learning from personal experiences and pulling from 47 years of ups, downs, overcoming obstacles, injuries, PTSD and healing to ultimately living a life of consistent personal growth.

Everything Brad shares, he has experienced and uses in his own life.

Brad's experience playing on the Canadian Junior National team, the National Baseball institute, college baseball in Long Beach California, Western International League across Canada, the U.S and ultimately a pro contract offer from the California Angels, assist him in truly understanding the individual needs of the player.

Brad has also had a successful career in the Fire Service for 18 years as a Firefighter, Lieutenant and Acting Captain, giving Brad an unparalleled skillset in leadership and team dynamics, most notably, the ability to understand group
dynamics while building strategies for successful outcomes in extreme high pressure situations.

Brad is currently a Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
and has worked with over 2000 athletes, coaches and teams to help them consistently achieve successful outcomes in mental performance, mindset and personal development for over five years. Brad is a mental health advocate and has also owned a successful fitness business.

While in the Fire Service he was an IAFF Peer Fitness Trainer and Health and
Wellness chairperson.

This thought provoking podcast leans into mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding toxic masculinity

https://www.instagram.com/_thecompleteathlete/

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Luke Loughlin's story is indeed powerful and inspiring.

He has shared his journey of overcoming a challenging childhood marked by abuse, and how he turned to drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism.

It's incredibly important to break the stigma around mental health and share stories like Luke's.

It shows that healing is possible and encourages others to seek help and support.

https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthloughlin/

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Jennifer McCutcheon

Founder of Enable No More Radiant Recovery Programs and Moms On A Mission Solution Focused Community

Her story:

As a mother of a child experiencing addiction, a former wife impacted by my husband’s substance use disorder, and someone who faced my own mental health struggles and addiction to my addicted loved ones, I reached a pivotal moment in my life: I realized a profound truth—I was worthy of more, and I was meant for more. My pain, powerlessness, and feelings of hopelessness, including moments where I contemplated taking my own life, became the catalyst for my awakening.

Through this journey, I discovered that the suffering we endure stems from a disconnection from our soul’s truth, caused by unhealed wounds buried deep within our subconscious. Pain, I came to understand, is not the end—it is the beginning. It is a powerful catalyst for change, but that change can only come when we remember our worth and reclaim our desire for something greater. Recovery cannot be forced, but it can be influenced. By shifting from shame to compassion and embracing the invitation to change, we can create extraordinary transformations in the recovery process.

Today, I am a Mom On A Mission, dedicated to helping other moms, parents, and families break the cycles of addiction, stigma, and suffering. My passion lies in guiding others to reclaim dominion over their lives, rediscovering their soul’s truth, power, and purpose. Addiction doesn’t just impact one person—it impacts entire families, and I believe we are being called to heal generations of unprocessed trauma.

Those of us impacted by addiction are the modern-day prophets of ancestral healing. We are wisdom keepers, called to break the cycles of shame, disconnection, and suffering. When we heal ourselves, we heal others, creating a ripple effect that transforms not only our lives but the lives of generations to come.

My mission is to help others reconnect to their soul’s essence through conscious compassion and kindness. By healing ourselves, we not only transform our own lives but also energetically break cycles for our children and their children. Together, we are creating a compassionate and conscious world, where recovery is possible for all.

“When we heal ourselves, we heal others—this is the power of working your own recovery.”

Website

https://enablenomore.ca/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/enablenomore

Email:

Info@enablenomore.ca

Author of ' A BIGGER MISSION ' find this book online

Moms On A Mission:

https://enablenomore.ca/momsonamission

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Carla Mutch's story is indeed powerful and deeply moving. It highlights the immense challenges and emotional turmoil that families face when dealing with addiction. Her journey of enduring the storms and finding strength is truly inspiring and serves as a beacon of hope for many.

For families who feel exhausted and depleted, it's crucial to remember that support is available for them too. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Support Groups: Joining support groups like Al-Anon or Nar-Anon can provide a community of people who understand what you're going through.
2. Therapy: Individual or family therapy can help process emotions and develop coping strategies.
3. Self-Care: Taking time for self-care is essential. This can include activities that bring joy and relaxation, such as reading, exercising, or spending time with friends.
4. Education: Learning about addiction can help families understand what their loved ones are going through and how best to support them.

It's important to remember that while the journey is tough, there is hope and help available.

https://familiesanonymous.org/

email: fa.vancouver2019@gmail.com

Carla Mutch's email: mutch.carla@gmail.com

CRISIS SUPPORT

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, CALL 911 OR TEXT 988

The Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information, and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.

1-877-303-2642

Alberta Wide Mental Health Helpline

CENTRE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, TEXT 9-8-8

CANADA'S SUICIDE CRISIS HELP LINE

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Join me as I talk with the host of the Canadian Podcast and the creator behind MenTell.

Zak and I share our journeys and highlight how important is to speak up and talk about mental health.

This important conversation will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.

For more information, please see links below:


https://mentell.ca/https://canadianpodcast.ca/

https://canadianpodcast.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/yyczak


CRISIS SUPPORT

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, CALL 911 OR TEXT 988

The Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information, and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.

1-877-303-2642

Alberta Wide Mental Health Helpline

CENTRE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, TEXT 9-8-8

CANADA'S SUICIDE CRISIS HELP LINE

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An intriguingly important and insightful conversation with Amy Raes who is doing incredible work raising awareness about mental health in rural communities. The statistics around mental health issues in these areas can indeed be alarming, and the lack of services only exacerbates the problem.

The Porch Light Mental Wellness Society is also doing commendable work in this field. Their efforts to build awareness and resilience in rural communities are vital. It's great to see organizations and individuals like Amy and the Porch Light Society working to break the stigma and provide much-needed support

https://porchlightsociety.ca/

https://www.agknow.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/amykraes/

https://www.facebook.com/amy.raes

https://www.instagram.com/porch_light_society/

https://www.facebook.com/porchlightsociety

CRISIS SUPPORT

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, CALL 911 OR TEXT 988

The Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information, and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.

1-877-303-2642

Alberta Wide Mental Health Helpline

CENTRE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, TEXT 9-8-8

CANADA'S SUICIDE CRISIS HELP LINE

Farming and ranching are considered two of the most stressful occupations, both physically and mentally. Unique factors associated with agricultural work may contribute to poor mental health outcomes and even suicide. Follow the links to learn more.

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