UpTalk Podcast

Hello people! My name is Sean Conohan. Join me as I chip away at the stigma associated with mental illness in the First Responder world, one inspirational guest at a time. My mission is to have guests on with clinical expertise, legislative authority, or stories of hope to remind us that we are absolutely not alone.

S8E16: Dr. Alex "Sandy" MacQuarrie | Paramedic | Wellness Advocate

For the final episode of UpTalk I am coming full circle and having a chat with my Paramedic Instructor, Alex "Sandy" MacQuarrie. He joins me from Sydney, Australia to talk about his personal Paramedic journey and his important research regarding Paramedic wellness. Listen and share! Edge Human Performance Group www.edgehumanperformancegroup.au sandy@edgehumanperformancegroup.au                                                                Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on Apple Podcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsors Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com

06-18
01:12:26

S8E15: Maeghen Cotterill | Martial Artist | Healing Elements Coaching

Martial Arts entrepreneur and Wellness Advocate Maeghen Cotterill joins us for a great chat! It was awesome! Stay tuned for podcast announcement after the chat.  Listen and share!                                                               Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on Apple Podcasts please take a second to leave a review. UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsors Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com

05-28
01:35:53

S8E14: Deven Kennedy | Law Enforcement Officer | Resilience Through Fitness

Join me for a chat with Deven Kennedy about his career as a Law Enforcement Officer. Learn how getting hit by a fleeing truck while on the job changed everything and put him on a different path that included creating Resilience Through Fitness. You don't want to miss this! www.resiliencethroughfitness.com You can still get your tickets for the Education Day in Halifax. Visit www.tema.foundation for all of the info.  Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on Apple Podcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by: The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsors Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com

04-30
01:13:41

S8E13: Ricky Nuttall | Firefighter | Mental Health Advocate

Former London Firefighter Ricky Nuttall joins me from across the pond to chat about his harsh upbringing, how that led to becoming a Firefighter, and his path to post-traumatic growth after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. You absolutely do not want to miss this.  www.justrick.co.uk You can still get your tickets for the Education Day in Halifax. Visit www.tema.foundation for all of the info.                                                                Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on Apple Podcasts please take a second to leave a review. UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsors Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

04-09
01:57:30

S8E12: Teresa Collins | Former Police Detective | House of Hyenas

Please welcome Teresa Collins to the podcast! We chat about her career as a Law Enforcement Officer and the transition to becoming a self-development and wellness coach. Don't miss it! www.houseofhyenas.com You can still get your tickets for the Education Days in Halifax. Visit www.tema.foundation for all of the info.                                                                   Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

03-26
01:27:20

S8E11: Laverne Friesen | Former Law Enforcement Officer | Mental Health Advocate | True Emotion Apparel

Welcome Laverne Friesen back to Feb podcasts. We chat about the incredible journey he has been on since his last appearance here. Absolutely incredible. Blessed to be a part of this conversation. You can still get your tickets for the Education Days in Halifax. Visit www.tema.foundation for all of the info.                                                       Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com In partnership with Valour Maritime Society www.facebook.com/valourmaritime #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

03-12
01:26:33

S8E10: Tyler Smith | Humboldt Broncos Crash Survivor | Amazing Race Canada Winner | Tema Foundation Education Days: Keynote Speaker

Join me for a great chat with Humboldt Broncos crash survivor, Amazing Race Canada winner and Tema Foundation Education Days Keynote Speaker, Tyler Smith. You don't want to miss this! Enjoy and share! You can still get your tickets for the Education Days in Toronto and Halifax. Visit www.tema.foundationfor all of the info.                                                             Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on Apple Podcasts, please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com In partnership with Valour Maritime Society www.facebook.com/valourmaritime #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

02-20
01:23:57

S8E9: Samantha Sarty | Sam The Shrink | Social Worker

Social Worker, Samantha Sarty AKA Sam The Shrink joins me for another great chat. We talk about processing emotions during difficult times. Enjoy and Share! Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

02-06
01:06:56

S8E8: Kevin Leboeuf | Canadian Forces Veteran | President & Co-Founder of Educated Beards

Join me for a chat with Canadian Forces  Veteran and President/Co-Founder of Educated Beards, Kevin Leboeuf. Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com In partnership with Valour Maritime Society www.facebook.com/valourmaritime #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

01-23
01:30:23

S8E7: James Jefferson | Wellness Coordinator Greater | Sudbury Police Service

James comes back to chat about how his groundbreaking position has been going the last few years. If you want to know how to properly set up and manage wellness for an entire agency, here is the answer. Enjoy and share! Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com In partnership with Valour Maritime Society www.facebook.com/valourmaritime #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

12-12
01:11:27

S8E6: Ryan Collyer | Before Operational Stress

A great chat with BOS Lead and Clinical Liason, Ryan Collyer. Enjoy and share! Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com In partnership with Valour Maritime Society www.facebook.com/valourmaritime

11-28
01:08:01

S8E5: Scott Maxwell | Executive Director | Wounded Warriors Canada

Join me as I have a chat with Scott Maxwell, Executive Director of Wounded Warriors Canada. Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com In partnership with Valour Maritime Society www.facebook.com/valourmaritime #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

11-14
01:13:29

S8E4: Dr. Robert Bray | Thought Field Therapy

Dr. Robert Bray joins us from San Diego to teach us about Thought Field Therapy. Enjoy and share! Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com In partnership with Valour Maritime Society www.facebook.com/valourmaritime #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

10-31
01:18:04

S8E2: Capt. Dennis LeBlanc (Ret.) | CannaConnect | Atlantic Canada Manager

In this episode I chat with Dennis LeBlanc, Canadian Forces Veteran and CannaConnect Atlantic Canada Manager.  Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review.  Rather watch the chat?  Now you can!  Head over to BNV Media on YouTube to watch the latest episode of UpTalk!     UpTalk Season 8 is presented by The Tema Foundation www.tema.foundation Sponsored by Before Operational Stress (BOS) Program www.beforeoperationalstress.com CannaConnect www.cannaconnect.ca Project Trauma Support www.projecttraumasupport.com In partnership with Valour Maritime Society www.facebook.com/valourmaritime #UpTalkSeason8 #MoreLoveLessJudgement #OwnYourGrowth

10-03
55:20

S8E1: Brian "Big Country" Conwell | US Army Veteran & Professional Para-Athlete

Meet Brian "Big Country" Conwell. If you ever think you can't do something, listen to this chat. Truly inspiring. Find UpTalk wherever you get your podcasts. If you Listen on @applepodcasts please take a second to leave a review. 

09-19
01:25:52

S7E16: Daniel Sundahl | DanSun Photo Art

For the Season 7 Finale, good friend Daniel Sundahl returns to the podcast to catch up on what he has been up to the last few years. Buckle up as we cover lots of topics and go down some rabbit holes! We also talk about two important events that are coming up this year, including the Tema Foundation Education Day where he will be the Keynote Speaker. Enjoy!

04-04
01:55:34

S7E15: Tim "Gunny" Turner & Wade Wick | Operation Pegasus Foundation

*Trigger Warning = Subject Matter A great chat with Tim Turner, Military veteran and Director of Operation Pegasus Foundation. He is joined by Operation Pegasus Jump participant Wade Wick. You don't want to miss this! operationpegasusfoundation.com

03-14
01:20:14

S7E14: Chad Kennedy | Sea to Sea for PTSD

My good friend, Chad Kennedy returns to the podcast to tell us about his experience walking across the country. Hear about the decision to end the walk early, split it into two parts, and finish it off this year. seatoseaforptsd.ca

02-21
01:18:15

S7E13: Stacey Le Poivre | Operation You Academy

Meet Stacey Le Poivre. The former Military Police Officer shares her personal story and how she had found a new way to serve through her work at Operation You Academy. You don't want to miss this! opyouacademy.com Find us on Instagram: @uptalkpodcast

02-07
01:39:02

S7E12: Keith Harrison | Tier Response Apparel

Meet Keith Harrison as we chat about his career in law enforcement, his mental wellness journey and how that led him to create Tier Response Apparel. Subscribe, listen, leave a review and share! Find us on Instagram: @uptalkpodcast

12-06
01:45:58

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