There has never been a better time to seek – and be accepted for – help with your mental wellbeing. Marcus Da Silva hosts The Mysteria Podcast and he interviews Steve Serbic about his book The Unbroken. Discussing feelings of being alone as a kid and struggling with mental health before becoming teenager can be difficult but Steve tries to normalize that conversation and he wants to create an environment where its OK to not be OK, and to be able to talk about it.                         The full version of this podcast will be released on October the 13th 2021 at - themysteriapodcast.com, its very deep.  Talking to someone you trust, a close friend or family member, even your doctor, are very important to learn early in life so that you can maintain not only strong mental health, but understanding that it's ok to talk about how you feel.  Steve Serbic shares his story and experiences as a way of encouraging others to do the same, his book The Unbroken can be purchased at all major bookstores and on amazon.

Undercover Mental Health

Mysteria

There has never been a better time to seek – and be accepted for – help with your mental wellbeing. Marcus Da Silva hosts The Mysteria Podcast and he interviews Steve Serbic about his book The Unbroken. Discussing feelings of being alone as a kid and struggling with mental health before becoming teenager can be difficult but Steve tries to normalize that conversation and he wants to create an environment where its OK to not be OK, and to be able to talk about it.                         The full version of this podcast will be released on October the 13th 2021 at - themysteriapodcast.com, its very deep.  Talking to someone you trust, a close friend or family member, even your doctor, are very important to learn early in life so that you can maintain not only strong mental health, but understanding that it's ok to talk about how you feel.  Steve Serbic shares his story and experiences as a way of encouraging others to do the same, his book The Unbroken can be purchased at all major bookstores and on amazon. 

Children benefit from playing sports in many ways. Through participation, teamwork, improved motor skills and of course physical health.  This podcast focuses on the most important aspect of sport; the mental aspect.  Professional athletes are pushed each and every day to give 100% of their physical ability, but many people are unaware that being a professional athlete and performing at an elite level requires more of your mind than body. Our guest is a coach and former pitcher of one of the toughest mental sports on the planet, baseball. This podcast is about mental preparation; not just for your sport but for your life.

The Mental Game

Mental Health Judo breaks down the concepts of Mindfulness, Empathy, Self-compassion and the daily rituals we need to practice in order to stay healthy. Stress and suffering are actually part of the human experience, so you need to learn how to be kind to yourself and understand that things from your past or your daily thoughts don’t define you as a person and that you can build a healthy daily routine to manage those thoughts. Strong mental health is enhanced by understanding that mind, body, and spirit are the three components of our system that need to all be working together on a daily basis. Dr. Chuck Allen and Dr. Jim Keats guide us in improving our mindfulness and self-compassion by helping us understand how to manage our thoughts and get us into the now.

Mental Judo

When a firefighter has a mental health crisis, he makes the decision to call his Battalion Chief from the hospital. In some organizations this might be career ending, but this firefighter tells how that call helped him rise from the darkest moment in his life to feeling supported and having a sense of wellbeing. Telling your boss that you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue is terrifying. Andrew proves that it was the best thing he could have done. Evidence-based research states that when the employer steps up and supports an employee when they suffer a mental health injury or crisis, the organization will benefit when that employee returns to work. The fire service leads the way in helping others see the benefit of creating education and awareness around mental health, and then stepping up and supporting employees when they go through difficult times.

Mental Health Mayday

Rising to the challenge when it comes to mental health, Steve Farina from the British Columbia Professional Firefighters Association talks about working together with the employer on how to reduce the stigma in the Fire Service.  In 2019, the Fire Chiefs' Association of BC (FCABC) and the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association (BCPFFA) held a two-day BC Fire Leadership Summit in Victoria. This was an opportunity for leaders to gain a greater understanding of our respective challenges, with a focus on successful labour relations, mental health. Membership and management working towards common goals, we are all in this together!

Rising to the challenge

When most kids were starting College Ian Humphrey was starting a long term prison sentence, because of factors in life that he could not control, it was where he was supposed to be. Growing up in South Central LA, going to prison was a right of passage for most men, and Ian was convinced by many that he would be up there. Ian Humphrey is one of the most amazing speakers out there, he is humble, he is proud and he courageously tells his story to help others. It is a story of a young man who gave up on himself and was about to follow the path he thought was set out for him, ending up in prison. The change in his life came when he met a man who believed in him, looking at not where he was, but what he could become. When you believe in someone, anything can happen, and Ian Humphrey is an example of how a tragic story can turn beautiful. Please check out Ian's Goalcast story, it is one of the most motivational videos you will ever watch. (Ian Humphrey "It's a Great Day to Be Alive" - goalcast.com)

Second Chance

Call it guts, call it courage, boxing is one of the toughest sports on the planet. It takes incredible endurance and strength to box, but more than anything, it takes determination. Throughout life you are told you're not big enough, strong enough or tough enough, there are very few places where you can actually prove them all wrong. Our guest, Amelia Moore is one of the most determined human beings I have ever met and has an amazing outlook on life. She has worked so hard to get to where she is now, and she goes out of her way to inspire others along the way. Follow Amelia Moore on her quest for gold - WebsiteAmeliaMooreBoxing.com / Instagram @1Moore_Round / https://www.facebook.com/AmeliaMooreBoxing/

A Fighting Chance

Most commonly, the term resilience has come to mean an individual’s ability to overcome adversity and continue his or her normal development and in some cases find growth. This Firefighter feels he has something special and Dr. Chuck talks about dealing with exposure and how significant adversity is effectively dealt with if the patient is able to wrap their head around what they were exposed to. The resilience of a person is both the capacity of an individual to navigate their way to the psychological, spiritual and physical resources that will help them sustain their well-being.

The Resilient One

Kevin Briggs - known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge; a dedicated California Highway Patrol Officer who courageously helped people who were having their worst day. Kevin might look like just another Cop, but the truth is, he is something special.  He went above and beyond the call of duty every time he was called upon on when responding to someone in need on the bridge. Many of the people who climbed back to safety on the platform of the bridge will tell you that Kevin Briggs didn't just listen, in many cases he created a vision for them on how they were going to restart their lives, and why it was important for them to continue to live. Kevin shares the technique he used to gain trust, create conversation and then help people take the first step to starting a new life. Climbing back over the rail. 

Over the Rail

Our guest on this podcast is American Filmmaker Michael Gier, who has just completed a documentary that will honor our military and first responders. His goal is to bring more awareness to Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS).  There are millions suffering from PTS, with 22 Veterans a day taking their own lives; one every 65 minutes. Veterans are reluctant to seek help for PTS due to the negative stigma associated with it. It is a sad fact that over 50 percent of veterans suffering from PTS go untreated. Michael hopes this documentary will change that statistic, lower the suicide rate, and save lives. So inspired, he has spent the last three years researching several innovative treatments for post-traumatic stress which, in turn, have helped countless Veterans and First Responders.

Wounded Heroes Podcast

June Ariano-Jakes tells a story of unconditional love as she deals with her son's devastating addiction. She talks about never giving up in spite of everything she and her son experience during his descent into addiction.  It is a raw, open and honest account of a mother's determination to bring hope into a situation that seems hopeless.  Her stories are heartbreaking and disturbing, yet she tells them with courage and integrity.  A story told about a journey no one knows better than a parent or loved one who has walked that path.  Part Two of Podcast #47 "The Burden of Abuse"

Addiction - A Mother's Story by June Ariano-Jakes

Covid and isolation, working from home, maybe loss of income and then add in a bit of fear, it's triggering a whole bunch of new mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones. Many people in this pandemic are facing increased levels of alcohol and drug use, insomnia, and anxiety, our guest Sara Wegwitz is a resiliency team coach who works with organizations on overall health and mental wellbeing. She provides strategies that can help people refocus and maintaining perspective in the bigger picture.  If you are interested in learning more, you can reach Sara Wegwitz at Sara@tailormakinghealth.ca

Mindset Shift

Sleeping allows your brain time to get back into balance all of the necessary chemicals and hormones that affect your mental clarity, mood and emotions and are so important for being calm, relaxed and happy. Sara Wegwitz is resiliency performance coach and an educator on getting good sleep.  If you are interested in learning more or hearing about how Sara can support the overall health and mental wellbeing of team members in your organization you can reach Sara Wegwitz at Sara@tailormakinghealth.ca

3 Minute Sleep Tidbit

Many people wrongly assume that Post Traumatic Stress is inevitable for anyone exposed to trauma, this guest states that for him personally, it is clearly not the case. He speaks openly about how he has endured trauma both at home and on the front lines as a Firefighter but has never suffered from PTSI.  In fact he believes that the majority of firefighters are not affected by trauma and live mentally healthy lives. Working in one of the busiest fire departments will definitely affect you and perhaps your family, but this 31-year veteran believes that he has retired from his career completely unaffected. Steve and this guest have worked together for over 30 years, they have a very special relationship, only one struggled and the other did not.  Listen to them talk about their different perspectives on mental health in fire service.

No PTSD for me

Mental Health - Real Stories - Real People This podcast is about mental health and PTSI. Admitting you have struggled with mental health is probably one of the hardest things to do, listen, share and help us end the stigma surrounding mental health.