Mental Health Warriors

UPDATE:   Here is more information about Joshua Shea's crimes: http://www.sunjournal.com/former-auburn-city-councilor-josh-shea-sentenced-child-sex-crimes/ I added a new intro to the podcast based on the information I found out after this interview On the outside, he was a successful man. Successful business, local celebrity and politician. On the inside he was spinning out of control. He was tormented, addicted and slowly destroying himself. Then he crossed the Rubicon. He was arrested and thrown in jail. What do you think?   What should punishment & penance look like for a man like Joshua

I interviewed Josh Shea on the podcast. You can learn more about him here: http://www.sunjournal.com/former-auburn-city-councilor-josh-shea-sentenced-child-sex-crimes/ And here: https://recoveringpornaddict.com/ The episode is here: http://mentalhealthwarriors.com/43-2/ I found out more about his crimes after I published the episode. Needless to say, I felt stupid and like I had done harm. The experience was important for me. It helped me grow.  It helped me up my game.  And it caused me to think deeply about what the hell I am trying to do here. You may totally disagree with my conclusions. That's Ok.  Let's talk about it. Meaning is created in conversation.    

The death of a parent is something we will all face. It can be a time of great sadness. But also one of reflection, acceptance and forgiveness. Grief is a healer who reveals lessons to those willing to search for them. Today I talk to Mike Yarbrough about the death of his dad. Support us on Patreon here.  Help us help more people. Mike Yarbrough is the founder and curator for Wolf & Iron. He wants to help men live more manfully in the modern age. Join him and other men in this quest by reading and sharing Wolf & Iron articles with the men you know. He also makes KICK ASS rings and other treasures from old wood and unique materials over at Rustic and Main.  I've found my replacement for the wedding rings I keep losing :) Oh and he's also the author of The Guys Guide to Pocket Knives!  He is a force of nature! http://wolfandiron.com https://rusticandmain.com http://ulyssespress.com/?books=guys-guide-to-pocket-knives Facebook: https://www.

I watched a dance performance at my daughter's school. Tears rolled down my face in the darkness. 8 years later and it still hurts. But I never know when it will. That's just the way it is.

Are you there for me? Accessible, Responsive and Emotionally Engaged….  Many partners ask this question to each other in a variety of ways and often through unclear and hidden messages.  Love has been a hot topic throughout time, and for good reason!  Having or developing secure and loving relationships generates numerous advantages.   We now have more understanding of what creates safe and secure relationships and what happens when love goes wrong.  Join me as I talk to relationship expert Kim Muse as we talk about: Secure Attachment and Health Isolation What happens when loves goes wrong Predictable responses to separation distress Understanding levels of emotional experience How to re-engage and soften Facing Fears and coming together Creating wonderful relationships is one of the most fulfilling pursuits we can engage in.  Kim will show you how! Support us on Patreon here.  Help us help more people. Kim Muse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and relationship sp

A single punch profoundly changed this man's life. One of reflection, ownership and change. You are not your thoughts.   You are not the stories you tell yourself. You are not your "mistakes." You are your choices. Listen to Carlton talk about how much power we all have to change. Redemption can be yours. If you want it, you need to choose it.   Support us on Patreon here.  Help us help more people. Carlton Mack is a father, author, family man, student of life, powerlifter and a total philosopher badass. Redemption: https://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Carlton-S-Mack-Jr/dp/1514141108 The Attributes of Man: https://www.amazon.com/Attributes-Man-Carlton-Mack-Jr/dp/1523283955/  

Video game addiction doesn't discriminate. It afflicts all ages and races. When used wisely technology can greatly enhance your life. It can also destroy it. Parents - learn how to recognize the signs in your children and how to help. Learn from Cam Adair on why games are addictive, how to stop and where to get support. He's lived through the addiction and conquered it. Now he's helping people do the same. Support us on Patreon here.  Help us help more people. Cam Adair is the founder of Game Quitters, the world's largest support community for video game addiction, serving 50,000 members/month in 83 countries. Named one of Canada's top 150 leaders in Mental Health, his work has been featured in two TEDx talks, and in Forbes, BBC, ABC News, Vice, CBC, CTV, The Star, The Huffington Post, SiriusXM, and TV Asia, amongst others. He's an internationally recognized speaker, humanitarian, and YouTuber with over 2M views. Born in Canada, he currently lives in California. Connect with and learn more

Breath is more than taking in and expelling air. And this is coming from a mouth breathing heathen! It's the center of each of us. It can calm us.   It can anchor us in the present moment. It can help us see more clearly. It can help release trauma. Breathe consciously.  Act in harmony. Support us on Patreon here.  Help us help more people. Sophie Hawkins is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner who has been practicing Yoga and Meditation for over 30 years. She is a trained Thai Massage Therapist who also holds a Masters in Education (Counseling Psychology). Sophie has 20 years experience in health care, providing support to trauma survivors, psychiatric survivors and people living on the street. www.sophie-hawkins.com https://www.facebook.com/practical.ayurveda/?ref=bookmarks https://twitter.com/007shawking  

"Let food be your medicine" - Hippocrates (the oath guy) How do you feel today? Do you feel fully alive? Full of energy and enthusiasm? Are you taking beautiful and sensual dumps each day? Is our outlook on life vibrant and optimistic? Or are you in pain, constipated, diabetic and can barely get out of bed in the morning? We all know there is a direct link between what we put into our bodies and our physical health. There is equally as strong a link between what we put into our bodies and our emotional and mental health. Dr. Adrian Chavez, a nutrition rock star, explains how it works and what you can do about it! Support us on Patreon here.  Help us help more people.   Dr. Chavez is a functional medicine practitioner who focuses on helping people find the root causes of their health issues and address them with natural methods. He received his PhD in Nutrition from Arizona State University and now produces a podcast called Your Nutrition Prescription and does online consults with people from all ove

If you love the show - please share it. An emotionally and physically abusive childhood 280 Pounds.  Depressed and having suicidal thoughts. Business failures. Now Josiah is a world class fitness coach. We talk mindset.  We persistence.  We talk about having a tribe. "To keep the body in good health is a duty - otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear" - Buddha If you think you can't do it, you're right. But if you think you can, and you want some help. Start here.  Josiah is one of the very best. Support us on Patreon here.   Josiah Novak is a Husband and Dad who happens to have a passion for helping people achieve their ultimate life dreams through the power of health and fitness. He started TheTrueTransformation.com to help busy professionals and parents permanently change their health and fitness habits and routines. He hosts the Fit Man Project Podcast on iTunes and has helped thousands through his TRUE8 Body Transformation Program He currently resides in

Rhonda is one of my favourite people to talk to. Her addiction and suicide attempt are just part of her story. She is a healer.  She's an entrepreneur.  She is a connector. And she's a total badass. She can talk intelligently on so many subjects its almost unbelievable. We talk everything from personal growth, to plant medicine and everything in between. Here's the episode I did on Rhonda's amazing podcast! Rhonda Smith- Life Architect/Podcaster Founder of Cosmicsmith and Cosmicsmith Radio  One will keep hitting bottom until they finally break into a thousand little pieces. From this place comes the birth of the true self. Rhonda's journey is one of incredible tragedy to immense triumph. Her greatest learning has come from the deepest shadows within. Once she stopped running from the shadows, they became her greatest teacher.   A challenging life is a symptom of trauma. The trauma must be felt for healing to occur. The only way out is through. Her journey is one of great self betrayal

John Bauer is a man on fire. Bullied in high school.  Battles with his weight. Not knowing who he was. And finally, stepping outside of his marriage...with a man. Yet somehow, he wasn't broken. He's been reborn. He's surrounded himself with a band of brothers. He's become a leader. He's owning is shit and helping others do the same thing. John is finally unleashing Bauer Power on the world. If you're stuck and think things are hopeless...they aren't. If you think you can't change...you can. Listen to John.  Then take action.   "Warriors aren't always the ones who win, but they are always the ones who fight" Learn more about my new coaching program, Serving Powerfully, by visiting me here! If you loved this podcast it would mean the world if you would leave us a review on iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-warriors/id1248005727   Please consider supporting us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthwarriors   www.facebook.com/themhwarriors&nbs

This conversation isn't for everyone. And that's perfectly OK. Doug Brackmann, author of Driven, joined me to talk about the unique gifts genetic gifts that elite performers possess.  Navy SEALS, entrepreneurs, pro athletes...and maybe you. We talk a lot about how, without structure, those gifts can destroy us. I have a tendency towards addictions. I try to focus on a million things at once. The grass always seems greener on the other side. Nothing, no matter what, ever feels good enough. I rode my bike for 150 miles in 90 degree heat last year and felt like a failure because I didn't ride the 155 I had planned.  I can feel shame for feeling like a screw up. Doug helped me see more clearly that this is the way I am. I'm learning how to exploit what makes me...me I learned a hell of a lot about myself. Some of you will too. Doug's amazing book can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Understanding-Harnessing-Entrepreneurs-Athletes-ebook/dp/B073HSQYMZ Learn more about Doug's work

Michael struggled with bipolar disorder. So he decided to do something to raise awareness and help people. Which to him meant....a bike ride around the freakin' world!! Not only did he eat deep fried tarantula in Cambodia, he started a movement. Ride, Don't Hide is a mental health fundraising movement that is sweeping the country.  I participated this year and it is a wonderful event!   Thank you buddy - for everything you do! You can read more about Michael and his amazing journey here. "Warriors aren't always the ones who win, but they are always the ones who fight" Learn more about my new coaching program, Serving Powerfully, by visiting me here! If you loved this podcast it would mean the world if you would leave us a review on iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-warriors/id1248005727   Please consider supporting us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthwarriors   www.facebook.com/themhwarriors (FB Page) www.facebook.com/groups/the

Michelle Sampson was tragically killed in October 2017. Her death was an incredible loss to her family, friends and the world. I made this episode because I wanted to find some small way to help and offer comfort to the people who cared about her. You are deeply missed Michelle.   "Warriors aren't always the ones who win, but they are always the ones who fight" Learn more about my new coaching program, Serving Powerfully, by visiting me here! If you loved this podcast it would mean the world if you would leave us a review on iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-warriors/id1248005727   Please consider supporting us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthwarriors   www.facebook.com/themhwarriors (FB Page) www.facebook.com/groups/thementalhealthwarriors/ (Request to Join) www.twitter.com/themhwarriors www.instagram.com/themhwarriors/

Brent Williams is the author of Out of the Woods—a graphic memoir about his journey dealing with depression. He chose a graphic novel format, as those suffering from the disease tend to become cognitively impaired—finding it more difficult to read and focus on a page of text. In this episode Brent I talk about: The fact that he was a human-rights lawyer helping others but felt so depressed + what made him get help Misconceptions & how crucial it is for loved ones to have a true understanding of the disease How journal writing helped him along his painful journey and enabled him to cope and heal Overcoming stigma and the things that helped him overcome depression the most I loved this conversation with Brent.  He is a kind and gentle man who has been through some very dark times.  He has created something truly beautiful with Out of the Woods.   "Warriors aren't always the ones who win, but they are always the ones who fight" Learn more about my new coaching program, Serving Powerfully,

https://gooddadproject.com/jason-mackenzie/ As we've said many times on the GDP, a grateful attitude can change the way we view situations and circumstances. In the case of Jason Mackenzie, he decided to look at the difficulties he faced and see them from a place of gratitude. Now part of his morning routine, Jason faces tough challenges with a thankful heart because he knows these obstacles are merely vehicles to be of service to others. Through his despair, Jason has been able to help other men confront their own challenges and overcome the fear of vulnerability. He helps them see that the picture isn't perfect, but it doesn't have to be and truly, it's the imperfections that make life's portrait beautiful.

Policing takes a toll. It takes a toll on your psyche. It takes a toll on your emotion and mental health. It can consume your identity. It can feel almost impossible to walk away from. Zach did.  And now he is living a totally different life.   He's a more connected husband and father. He's on a voyage of self-discovery. He's living on the road doing what he loves. And he's always got an eye looking over the horizon wondering what's next. This is Zach's journey... Zach is a 35 year old father of two. He is a former Detective for a city just south of St. Louis. He is now a working photographer who is chasing his dreams and living life in an intentional manner. He has been married for 13 years to his partner in crime, Ashley. "Warriors aren't always the ones who win, but they are always the ones who fight"  Learn more about my new coaching program, Serving Powerfully, by visiting me here! If you loved this podcast it would mean the world if you would leave us a review on iTunes!  https:

Here's my conversation with Rhonda Smith on Cosmicsmith Radio!  This was BY FAR my favourite podcast conversation.  Rhonda is an amazing woman, healer and conversationalist! We talk about everything under the sun and probably a little bit more on top of that! For some, the path requires a deep walk through the fires of hell to find truth and the fierceness to live ones purpose. In this episode we sit down with Jason MacKenzie. His incredible journey has led him to remember that he is a feeling warrior. The loss of his first wife to suicide led him on the path to find healing within so that he could support others in finding their own healing.

Wow!  What a conversation.  I love talking to people who take a compassionate view of the world and use it to make a difference. Parents don't need to be browbeaten into changing how they parent. They need to be listened to,  understood and offered an alternative from people who care. After this conversation, there will be no doubt about how much Kim John Payne cares. Today's busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne offers a different point of view which he calls Simplicity Parenting.  He teaches parents how to reclaim the space and freedom their kids need to flourish.   Simplicity Parenting is based on four pillars: • Streamline your home environment.  • Establish rhythms and rituals.  • Schedule a break in the schedu