Every police officer carries a badge. Some also carry invisible wounds. In this powerful conversation, police officer and bestselling author Lana Boland shares her journey through PTSD, the hidden realities of trauma in policing, and the courage it takes to seek help and heal. Through her book Aftershot and her own lived experience, Lana sheds light on the mental health challenges faced by first responders and the resilience required to move forward. #PTSD #MentalHealth #FirstResponders #Policing #TraumaRecovery #Aftershot
What if the problem was never the person… but the environment they were trying to fit into? In this episode, I sit down with Alex Knight — neurodiversity specialist and founder of Iron & Ember — to unpack a journey shaped by both a visible condition and an invisible one. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just six years old… and ADHD much later in life, Alex shares what it’s like to grow up knowing something is “off” — without having the words to explain it. This isn’t just about awareness. It’s about rethinking how we work, how we lead, and how many people we’ve been misunderstanding all along. If you’ve ever felt like you had to work twice as hard just to feel “normal”… this conversation will hit. And if you lead people — you might not hear this the same way twice. #Neurodiversity #ADHD #podcastCanada #Leadership #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceCulture #MentalHealth #InclusiveLeadership
In this episode, I sit down with Marilyn Desrosiers, Director at the Canada Council for the Arts, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation on leadership, culture, and the role of the arts in shaping our society.
Marilyn shares her journey through the cultural sector, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how national institutions support artists and creative communities across Canada. We explore the importance of access to the arts, the evolving challenges facing creators, and how leadership can foster meaningful impact in times of change.
Whether you're an artist, a leader, or simply curious about the forces shaping Canada's cultural landscape, this episode will leave you reflecting on the value of art in our everyday lives.
#Podcast #CanadaCouncil #ArtsAndCulture #CreativeLeadership #PublicService #CanadianArts #LeadershipMatters #CulturalImpact #ArtMatters #CreativeEconomy #PodcastCanada #Inspiration #Storytelling #BehindTheScenes
A conversation with David Hill about his 25yrs of service in the Canadian Armed Forces and his transition to public service as Ward 3 Barhaven West representative since 2022.
In this episode, I talk with Dr Straszak about her journey to become OBGYN, her path into medecine, the shift towards functional medicine, longevity and better health for men and woman.