Men's Mental Health Month: Sean Sisk's Path to Recovery

Update: 2025-06-24

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Show Notes

This isn’t a story about dying. It’s a story about choosing to live — even when you can’t walk, can’t pee, and the light at the end of the tunnel is just the hallway fluorescents. Sean’s grit, wit, and raw honesty show us how hope gets built from the bones up.

Men's Mental Health Month: Sean Sisk's Path to Recovery

🎙️ Episode: "Miracle Sean Sisk"

💥 What We Talk About:

Sean's harrowing health crisis at Blues Fest 2023
Septic shock, coma, dialysis, and recovery
The unspoken toll on caregivers and families
Why we must stop asking, "What can I do?" and start doing
Losing friends in crisis and why some people disappear
Humor as a life raft and signal of cognitive resilience
The miracle of community support
Why men need more than silence to survive

🔗 How to Connect with Sean Sisk:

Instagram: @seansiskphotography

Website: seansisk.com

📞 If You’re in Crisis:

If you're in North America, text 988 for free, 24/7 support.

Elsewhere? Please reach out to your local suicide prevention or mental health hotline. #YouMatter

💬 Subscribe, rate, and share if this episode moved you. It could be the lifeline someone else didn’t know they needed. #ConverSAVEtions

Bio

Sean Sisk is a seasoned commercial and entertainment photographer based in Ottawa, Canada. With a career spanning over two decades, he has built a reputation for capturing compelling portraits, dynamic editorial spreads, and electrifying live music performances. His portfolio includes work with major clients such as Bell Media (CTV, TSN, Pure Country), Faces Magazine, and Ottawa Life Magazine. He also serves as the official photographer for prominent events like RBC Bluesfest and CityFolk Festival.

In July 2023, while covering Bluesfest, Sean faced a life-threatening health crisis due to an invasive Group A Streptococcus infection that led to septic shock. After a challenging recovery, he emerged with a renewed perspective on life.

Sean was also responsible for the creation of Pets with Personalities Pet calendar that raised over $25k for various Ottawa charities ( OHS, OBGC and various dog rescues) Sean also sat on the Ringside for Youth board for 8 yrs