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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 201 Rising from the Ashes: A Journey from Addiction to Redemption with Luke LoughlinIn this compelling episode, your host Chris Swiech sits down with the resilient Luke Loughlin to delve into a life marked by trials, triumphs, and the unwavering pursuit of sobriety. Hailing from Brampton, Ontario, Luke's story is one of resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of overcoming addiction.
Growing up, Luke faced the challenges of trying to fit in while navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence. A natural athlete, he excelled in high-level hockey, showcasing both his physical prowess and competitive spirit. However, the pressures of teenage life led him down a darker path...2023-12-0139 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Successpisode 200: Resilience and Redemption: Mike Faria's Journey from Rock Bottom to RecoveryIn this milestone 200th episode of the podcast, we sit down with an inspiring guest who embodies the power of resilience, recovery, and redemption. Join host Chris Swiech as he delves deep into the extraordinary life story of Mike Faria, also known as "JerzeyMike."
Mike Faria, a content creator, father, mental health advocate, and recovery advocate, takes us on a roller coaster ride through his life, a journey marked by recklessness, substance abuse, and the ultimate triumph over adversity. Mike's tale is one of transformation, hope, and unwavering love for his two boys.
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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of Successpisode 199 From Hockey Grit to Redemption: Josh Boni's Journey to SobrietyWelcome back to Episode 199 of the with your host, Chris Swiech. Today, we have a remarkable story of resilience, redemption, and recovery. Our guest, Josh Boni, hailing from the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada, is a living testament to the power of determination.
Josh Boni is no stranger to the world of hockey. He's a man who played the game with unparalleled grit and remarkable skill. As he'll tell us in this gripping episode, he made his way up through the minor pro ranks across the USA during the 90s. His prowess on...2023-10-2636 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 198 A Decade of Sobriety: Kim Bellas' Journey from Darkness to the Light of SuccessIn our 198th episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," we have an inspiring guest who's been on an incredible journey from darkness to the light of success. Join us as we sit down with Kim Bellas, the founder of "Sober Is The New Cool."
👉 About the Episode:
In 2013, Kim's life took an unexpected turn when her 15-year-old son began having seizures. Like any teenager, he wanted to enjoy parties and socialize, where alcohol was often present. However, his condition made it impossible for him to partake in these act...2023-10-1945 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 197 Hannah Sward: Surviving and Thriving: A Journey Beyond StrippingWelcome back to another compelling episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success" with your host, Chris Swiech. In this episode, we dive deep into the riveting memoir that has been making waves since its release - "Strip: A Memoir" by the talented author, Hannah Sward. Published by Tortoise Press in 2022, this remarkable book unveils the harrowing journey of a woman who stumbled into the world of the sex industry and emerged stronger, wiser, and filled with stories that will leave you spellbound.
Hannah Sward's memoir is a raw and...2023-10-0548 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 196 Recovery Revolution: Dr. Robb Kelly's Journey from Darkness to LightWelcome back to another enlightening episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," hosted by the insightful Chris Swiech. Today, we are thrilled to bring you a truly exceptional guest, Dr. Robb Kelly, Ph.D., a renowned recovery expert who has made it his mission to address the root causes of addiction, not just its symptoms.
Dr. Robb Kelly's journey through the depths of addiction and into the realm of recovery is nothing short of inspiring. With a vast array of accomplishments and a commitment to changing lives, he is...2023-09-2242 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 194 Breaking the Ice: D-Jay McGrath's Journey from Pucks to Personal TriumphIn the latest gripping episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," host Chris Swiech sits down with a remarkable guest, D-Jay McGrath. Hailing from the prairies of Saskatchewan, D-Jay's life story is one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering advocacy for mental health.
D-Jay McGrath's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a promising hockey player with dreams of making it big in the world of sports, he found himself on a perilous path, battling demons that threatened to consume him. This episode dives deep into the often unspoken struggle...2023-09-0441 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 193 Building Muscle, Harmony, and Resilience: A Conversation with Andre JonesIn this captivating episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," we are joined by the multi-talented Andre Jones, hailing from Connecticut. Andre's life is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and facing past traumas with courage.
At the core of Andre's life is his unwavering dedication to bodybuilding. He lives and breathes the gym, adhering to a strict regimen that has catapulted him to his current success. As a personal trainer, Andre takes immense pride in helping others achieve their fitness goals, offering unwavering support and encouragement.2023-08-0748 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessRising Above: David Silverstone's Journey from Regent Park to Professional Hockey and Community ImpactIn this riveting episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," we have the privilege of sitting down with David Silverstone, a remarkable individual hailing from Toronto, Ontario. David's life story is one of resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to giving back to the community that shaped him.
Growing up in Regent Park, a challenging neighborhood in Toronto, David learned invaluable life lessons that would stay with him throughout his journey. He shares his experiences as a former professional hockey player, whose passion for the sport took root in inner-city Toronto and...2023-08-0447 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 191 Embracing Healing: Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Breaking the Stigma with Frank PewIn this enlightening episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," we sit down with Frank Pew, a compassionate and experienced registered therapist hailing from Guelph, Ontario. Frank's journey has been one of transformation, and in this candid conversation, we explore the many facets of his life, his passion for early intervention in mental health, and the promising future of psychedelics as a therapeutic tool for healing.
Frank shares insights into the significance of early intervention in mental health, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and support at the earliest...2023-07-2837 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 190 Breaking Chains, Building Lives: Jason La Chance's Journey to Sobriety and PurposeIn this powerful episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," we sit down with the resilient Jason La Chance, a seasoned radio broadcaster, and now a beacon of hope for those battling addiction. With a family history of addiction casting shadows on his own life, Jason found himself at a crossroads, unsure of how to escape the seemingly inevitable fate.
Jason's 20-year career in radio broadcasting allowed him to connect with an audience through the shared love of music. Despite this success, there was an underlying emptiness that lingered...2023-07-1755 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 189 Laci Frazier Unveiling the Journey: Postpartum Depression and MotherhoodIn this compelling episode of "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," we delve into the raw and inspiring story of Laci Frazier, a talented maternity photographer based in Guelph, Ontario. Laci fearlessly opens up about her personal battles with mental health, specifically postpartum depression, shedding light on a topic that affects not only women but also men.
As the conversation unfolds, Laci's authenticity shines through, as she shares the challenges she faced during her journey, navigating the complexities of postpartum depression. Her candid storytelling captivates listeners, illustrating the depth of...2023-06-2241 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 187 Euraysia Duhaime CPTSD & TraumaIn the latest episode of the podcast "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success," host Chris Swiech, had a captivating conversation with Euraysia Duhaime, a remarkable individual who bravely shared her journey of overcoming CPTSD and escaping a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner.
Euraysia candidly recounted the challenges she faced, highlighting the long road to self-discovery and healing. One of the key revelations she discussed was her misdiagnosis over the years, which finally led to her accurate diagnosis of ADHD at the age of 37. This discovery brought clarity and understanding...2023-05-2653 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 184 Teré Harris Being EgolessWelcome to "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success" with your host, Chris Swiech. In this episode, Chris welcomes fellow creator Teré Harris from Texas to share his story of overcoming obstacles in life. The two connected over the death of legendary battle rapper Pat Stay from Nova Scotia, Canada.
In this deep dive episode, Teré and Chris explore what it takes to become an egoless human in life. Mental health is a crucial component of this episode, as Teré has navigated through a lot of mental health challenges in his lif...2023-04-1245 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 182 Juliana Campbell ADHD & Body PostivityWelcome to From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success. I’m your host, Chris Swiech and today, we have a returning guest, Juliana Campbell from Calgary, Alberta. In our previous episode, we talked about her journey and struggles in life. Today, we will dive deep into ADHD, body positivity, and mental health.
Overcoming ADHD In this segment, Juliana shares her personal experiences with ADHD and how it affects her daily life. She talks about the difficulties of staying focused and the challenges of completing tasks. She also gives some great tips an...2023-03-1028 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 150 Beau Payne Breaking Free From the Chains"So about 10 years behind bars over my life. Due to that poison, poor decision making, things like that. Chris, I was a major league baseball draft pick as a kid. I was drafted by the Florida. Marlins offered a contract by the Milwaukee brewers. I was a big national prospect back in the day and drugs, alcohol surgeries, and a lot of mental health kind of shot that down the drain."
Must listen! Beau Payne started life as a promising professional baseball player drafted by the Florida Marlins. Numbing years of trauma, his life go...2022-05-0642 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 136 Follow the Poppy with Sarah Spiers"I have over a decade of recovery and sobriety, and I have really dedicated this last decade towards building systems and the behavioural healthcare field here in the United States. And I have some side projects which Chris found. One that's not quite up and running yet."
In this latest episode I am joined by Sarah Spiers who is a graduate of Washington State University, she has been clean and sober for over 10 years now, she has experienced more than most do in a lifetime with the trauma she has been through. She digs...2022-01-3131 min
The Stiicky Eddie PodcastStiicky Eddie #36: Exploring the dark- and lightening up- w/Chris SwiechIn Spring of 2020, Chris Swiech (pronounced “Swick”) started his podcast, From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success, because he felt that everyone has a story, and everyone’s story is worth hearing. When I hosted Chris on The Stiicky Eddie Podcast, it was his own journey that I found riveting. Chris has absolutely found his way out of the darkest days- from the devastating grasp of addiction to crack cocaine and meth, borne of incredibly severe childhood trauma and subsequent anger issues. His closest familial relationships were threatened repeatedly because of his actions while in active addict...2021-12-2858 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 80 with Founder of Partake Brewing Ted FlemingOver a decade ago he gave up alcohol due to a medical condition. But he missed the beer. He missed the taste of beer and discovering new beers, especially new craft beers. But more than that, he found that he missed the social connection that comes from sharing a drink with a colleague after a hard days work, cracking a beer with the guys after hockey, and joining in to celebrate special occasions with family and friends.
So a friend suggested that he try non-alcoholic beer. The problem is most of the non-alcoholic beer h...2021-07-0935 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 79 with The F Principle Founder Emanuel SvechinskyNo matter how many times he tried to "overcome" fear, it would always find its way back to him. No matter how many books or courses. He took courses and read books to motivate himself, none of them worked.
So he took matters into his own hands!
He has decided to start conquering his fears!
With all of his experience, he was able to create the fearless mindset exercise. This daily exercise allowed him to build courage and helped with creating an impenetratable self-belief sy...2021-07-0542 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 78 with Author Kate EckmanShe comes from a long line of high-achievers — a family that values training, education, achievement, and top performance.
As a competitive swimmer for 17 years, she internalized a strong work ethic and the value of focused discipline. Working as a professional model, she was challenged to develop new tools for strengthening her self-confidence and sense of self-worth. And as a broadcast journalist and international TV personality, she experienced what it took to perform at the highest level at all times and to be an exceptional team player.
Along the way, she...2021-07-0244 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 77 with Actress Jen GardinerJen Gardiner is a Canadian Actress who is best known for her roles in Martyrs – The Chronicles of Blood, The Taste of Blood, I, Terrorist and The Cry of Silence. She is also has been an Entrepreneur and Cake Artist for over 17 years and is known for her ‘Cake Boss’ style cakes in her local community.
You can check out a more in depth Bio on her webpage at www.jengardiner.com or you can give her a follow along on her journey on Instagram @realjengardiner
Here are some of the topics we touch on in this ep...2021-06-2838 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 76 with Woman's Empowerment Coach Barbie LissBarbie is a Maternal Empowerment Coach, a Healer and an advocate for Restorative Justice. She offers Healing of Generational and Childhood wounds, Societal conditioning, and a Lifetime of Story. Barbie has a BA in Psychology and is a Certified Life Coach, Reiki & Energy Healer, International Retreat Facilitator and a Speaker and Advocate for Restorative Justice.
Barbie is bridging gaps of Generations and Genders, of Healing and Justice, and of Humanity, by Unteaching cultural messaging and reframing through love, compassion and forgiveness.
Barbie is a heart centred space holder for Women. She lovingly guides toward healing an...2021-06-2539 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 75 with Sex Therapist Jennifer LitnerJennifer Litner, is a certified sex therapist and a human sexuality educator. She helps people who want a more vibrant sex life to speak openly, deepen their connection and love energetically — because you deserve to be sexually satisfied! She believes the sex life you desire is worth striving for.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, She has completed the clinical training and supervision necessary to specialize in the clinical treatment of sexual dysfunction and sexuality-related concerns.
Go checkout her website for more info www.embracesexualwellness.com or follow her Instagram page for helpful pointers @embracesexualwellness
In this episode here are som...2021-06-2146 min
Mitchell Report Unleashed PodcastEpisode 298: Chris SwiechChris Swiech, is a loving partner of Megan and a father to two beautiful kids. Today he comes on the Mitchell Report Unleashed Podcast to talk about the last couple years from not knowing what he wanted to do with my life, to wanting to end my life in many ways. Chris had thoughts of suicide at some points, his mental health was at an all time low. The drugs and booze were holding him hostage from doing what I wanted to do in life, he was a slave to them for so many years. November 18th, 2019 would...2021-06-2042 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 74 with Artist Bobby J From RockawayTaken from www.bobbyjfromrockaway.com
Jay Electronica said it best to a packed house in Brooklyn after hearing Bobby rap for the first time - “This man right here is a bearer of witness that times are changing. This man has BARS!”
Growing up in Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY, Bobby was immersed in a plethora of musical inspiration — from his mother’s love of classic rock to his father’s affinity for disco, soul & Motown. It was his brother though who, aside from grunge & metal, introduced him to Hip Hop. “He was my gateway drug,” Bobby says. 2021-06-1841 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 73 with Advocate and Sober Sister Courtney GedeonIn this episode 73 here are some of the topics myself and Courtney discuss:
Real House Wife of York Region
Mental health advocate
Suffering from postpartum anxiety
Going back to school to get a degree in psychology
Getting sober
Ending the stigma around mental health
Fighting the craving by practicing mindfulness
Coming to terms with her drinking problem in June 2020
Practicing mindfulness
Love for Non Alcoholic beverages
Coping skills
If you would like to follow Courtney and her journey head over and follow her on Instagram @realhousewifeofyorkregion
If you would like to support the show please...2021-06-1445 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 72 with Alpha Hippie Angelo SiscoOn October 15th, 2002, Angelo Sisco was involved in a hit and run motorcycle accident that changed his life forever. In an instant, he went from being a 20-year-old entrepreneur to someone fighting to save his leg and his way of life.
After 8 surgeries, two months in a hospital bed, 5 months of daily rehab and the encouraging news from his doctors that any kind of athletics is permanently out of the question, Angelo fell into a deep depression.
In 2009 he discovered CrossFit and everything changed once again. He had a new focus. He had a new...2021-06-1140 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 71 with Endurance Athlete Liam McVarnockI am so excited for all you to hear this episode with endurance athlete Liam McVarnock, from Halifax, Nova Scotia!
He pushes himself to the limits everyday with everything he does in life. He has competed in Iron Man competitions over the years. But nothing like he is about to embark on later on this summer in September. He is planning to do a double+ Iron Man with a couple of friends, but the kicker to this one is that he will be doing it for charity. His goal is to raise $100k for charity!
We...2021-06-0746 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 70 with Life's a Wreck host Kyle MooreIn this episode I sit down virtually and have an amazing and educational conversation with fellow podcaster Kyle Moore, he originally grew up not to far from me in my hometown of Kitchener, Ontario, but at young age his family moved to the east coast of Canada.
Kyle struggled with his mental health from a young age, but it was not until university that he started to get help and spoke with a therapist, which also led him to starting his own show "Life's A Wreck".
During this episode we have those hard chats about hi...2021-06-0448 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 69 with former OHL'er Elijah RobertsThis was taken from an article written by William Douglas on www.nhl.com
Elijah Roberts has his eyes on the prize. But he also has a Plan B, just in case.
Roberts, a 21-year-old undrafted defenseman who was an overage player in the Ontario Hockey League last season, is still chasing his dream of playing in the NHL by taking a longer, less-traveled route. He's committed to play in 2020-21 for Ryerson University in Toronto, where he's enrolled in the sport media program.
He's already putting his hockey and budding media skills...2021-05-3139 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 68 with Fellow ADHD'er Ellocin DazIn this amazing episode you will hear Ellocin Daz who is a fellow ADHD'er and host of the podcast Blue Is Beautiful Podcast! She brings light to mental health through comedy on her show and what she does in life! She has been through her fair share of struggles in life. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD and severe anxiety! She believes laughter is the best medicine, and has found relief through doing her podcast, amongst many other outlets in life! She is an aspiring artist, rapper, comedian. She brings so much value to this show with her laughter...2021-05-2831 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 67 with Author and Advocate Lauren DowTRIGGER WARNINGS IN THIS EPISODE!
Taken from her website www.laurendow.com
Over the last ten years, travel became my way of life. I backpacked Europe and South America for almost a year, learning about new cultures and stepping beyond my comfort zone. I drove around the United States for months on end (five different times) camping every night, rain or shine.
Yet, despite where I ended up in this world, there was one thing that I couldn’t escape: myself.
In 2018, I was diagnosed with an eating disorder and have been navigating a world of major depression for over a...2021-05-2447 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 66 with Podcaster Rory MitchellIn this episode I sit down with Rory Mitchell, and fellow Canadian podcaster Rory Mitchell, he is a Ontario native, who is also the host of the Mitchell Report Unleashed Podcast! He is also a life coach, who took one of the famous Eric Thomas courses and is now a life coach and mentor himself! He is pushing on 300 episodes released on his show, which has been around since 2016! He also had a very successful blog before he started his show! Strap yourself into your seat for this action packed episode, where we will be talking about mental health...2021-05-2153 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 65 with Endo Warrior Alexandra Camara!After a long journey of pelvic and thoracic endometriosis, Alexandra became an endometriosis patient advocate.
She started her journey utilizing social media and created @yellowbowsxo on Instagram where she shares her story and struggles with endometriosis.
She became passionate about what the future holds for endometriosis care in Canada, when she realized we need change.
In this episode here are some of the things we cover:
Endometriosis Warrior
Endometriosis advocate
Founder of Endometriosis Foundation of Canada
The surgeries she’s gone through to get to where she is today.
Raising two beautiful boys
...2021-05-1749 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 64 with model Angelique MacLeodTRIGGER WARNINGS THROUGHOUT THIS EPISODE!!!!
Hey everyone this week I sit down and have such a powerful chat with Calgary native Angelique MacLeod, she is a marketing executive, who's been through hell and back with everything she has been through. You can follow her on her journey over on Instagram @amacleod_ba
She is now showing her art through her modelling career that is taking off! She is also the author of her own book to be released in the near future.
In this tell all episode she starts right from the beginning b...2021-05-1454 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 63 with Holistic Healer Leah QuirkDirect from Leah's website: www.soulnaturalhealth.com IG is @soulnaturalhealth
I am a very intuitive, shamanic healer that through darkness has found light. I have always been highly sensitive and never understood it. I spent majority of my life feeling isolated and trying to numb emotions I felt guilty for having. We compromise ourselves so much for others yet where does that leave us? I understand today, I have always been empathic and had special gifts, I just did not understand it then or how to navigate it. I suppressed so much trauma and pain through isolation, a...2021-05-1045 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 62 with advocate and emcee Maizy FHard work and dedication may as well be MaizyF middle name. Not only is she a skilled emcee and producer, but she is also the mastermind behind the 6ix Female Cypher, est. 2015, featured on Rogers TV.
Laying modern trap and pop on top of a well-managed hip-hop base, MaizyF creates layer upon layer of dynamic sounds when she steps into the studio and up to the mic. She notes, “I focus on melodies when it comes to producing and singing, as writing. Rapping, on the other hand, I focus on flow and wordplay,” adding, “My rhymes can be int...2021-05-0734 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 61 with Community Leader and Keynote Speaker Roland VandalIt’s been a long journey for Roland Vandal, from suicide attempts and drug addiction to mentoring young Manitoba boxers at the Canada Winter Games.
The coach of the Team Manitoba squad travels the country giving talks to young people about his recovery from addiction, and makes the case that boxing can rescue teens who might follow his path.
He says he dropped out of his sport at 13 years of age and descended into a life of drug addiction.
Vandal recalls reaching a personal low in May 15, 2002, the day he went into a vi...2021-05-0345 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 60 with political activist Taiaiake AlfredIn this episode I sit down with an amazing man who has done so much for the Mohawk Territory and the Indigenous people of Canada. Fighting for their rights and freedoms that were taken away from them.
He was on the south shores of Montreal on the Kahnawake, Mohawk Reserve. When he was 17 he had made up his mind that he was going to go south of the border to join the US Marines, in South Carolina. He was immersed into a society that was totally racist, but did not experience any racism himself in the Marines. H...2021-04-3050 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 59 with Survivor Stephanie MinnickIn episode 59 I sit down and have a great chat with the founder of Intentional Holistic Healing, Stephanie Minnick!
***TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE***
She is originally from New York, but now resides in North Carolina. She is a survivor of extreme childhood adversity, sexual abuse, and many other things. She comes on the show to share her story about growing up with a very abusive family, including her mom, father and brother. She was the one who basically helped raise her younger sister as you will find out when you listen to this episode! 2021-04-261h 14
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 58 with serial entrepreneur Amanda CatherineIn this episode I sit down and have a great chat with serial entrepreneur Amanda Catherine, who originally comes from a small town in Newfoundland with a population of about 3000 people. She first moved to Ontario back in 2003, she originally came for a visit with her sister one summer who had already lived here, but she liked it so much she decided to stay!
She is serial entrepreneur, and owns a few businesses, her most notable one is MVP Meals, where she creates meal plans and does meal prepping for others, and also has a booth at t...2021-04-2342 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 57 with urban farmer Matt SwiechIn this episode I sit down to chat with a first for this podcast, a family member of mine! My own brother Matt Swiech!
Matt is the middle brother of 3 boys from my family! He now resides out in Victoria, Vancouver Island, in beautiful British Columbia.
He has been a chef for 21+ years now, working all over Canada, mainly out west, starting in Lake Louise, and working his way out to Vancouver Island. He has a passion for snowboarding, camping, travelling the world.
His newest passion which we talk about in this episode is...2021-04-1943 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 56 with Psychotherapist Tara BoothbyIn episode 56 I had the opportunity to talk with psychotherapist Tara Boothby, from Sojourn Pscychology (you can go follow their page on Instagram @sojournpsycholgy)
Tara hails from the Edmonton, Alberta area of Canada, she has been running Sojourn for about 15 years now. Before getting into this field she first went to bible college, studying theology as her first degree.
She has started VLOGGING about different topics since the start of the pandemic, I have a even had an opportunity to sit down and be apart of one of her VLOGS which was a great experience i...2021-04-1650 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 55 with Advocate and Artist K-TriggsIn this episode I sit down with Hamilton, Ontario native K-Triggs!
He is a community advocate for many different movements that stand close to his heart. He is also an amazing hip hop artist who speaks the truths through his music. He lets his pen and microphone do that talking, and you can see it in his art form and his passion for his craft. He loves the freedom of expressing his truths through his music.
He also speaks on many different social justice issues, and the broken system we live in! Imagine being homeless a...2021-04-1242 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 54 with Tik Tok sensation and content creator Alicia McCarvellIn this episode I sit down and have an amazing and funny chat with content creator Alicia McCarvell, who hails from the east coast of Canada! She currently resides in Nova Scotia, with her husband Scott.
She currently has 1.7 million+ followers on Tik Tok, and almost 300,000 followers on Instagram. She has been with her husband since they were 16 years old! Charmed Diamond did an amazing thing for them back in 2020 and gave Scott an engagement ring to give to his sweetheart.
She is authentic online, and enjoys just being herself and showing her fans what it...2021-04-0952 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 53 with former Montreal Canadien Graeme "Bones" BonarIn this episode I sit down with former Montreal Canadien and Soo Greyhound Graeme Bonar.
Once a highly rated prospect with the Montreal Canadiens, Bonar was a natural scorer who led the Ontario Hockey League with 66 goals for the Soo Greyhounds during the 1984-85 season.
But a nasty injury derailed his chance at an NHL career before it could start. Then there was a decade of addiction to alcohol, painkillers and cocaine as he wandered from one minor pro outpost to another.
We dig deep into what led him down a path of d...2021-04-0535 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 52 with Hip Hop Artist and Advocate BorseIn this episode of the show, I sit down with Hamilton, Ontario native Daniel "Borse" Borsellino! He is an upcoming and emerging artist in the underground hip hop scene in Hamilton and beyond! We dive deep into some great topics, I especially love how he embraces living with Tourette's Syndrome. He is definitely paving his own lane in the rap game. Make sure you listen closely as he spits some bars in this episode. He also gets real and raw in this episode talking about his struggles growing up in a hostile environment at home, being bullied as a ch...2021-04-0235 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 51 with Pod Decks creator Travis BrownIn episode 51 I sit down with Travis Brown from Aurora, Illinois! He is the creator of this amazing app that I enjoy using called Pod Decks!
This app brings so much value to anyone who is into podcasting, it is an app that has many decks of cards in different categories, and you will never have a dull moment on your show again.
Travis, dives deep into what it was like touring with his band Split Habits, especially when they made the Warped Tour line up which was a major accomplishment for him. He also ta...2021-03-2950 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 50 with Liana RhapsodyIn this episode which is a milestone one, because it is the 50th episode of the show! I sit down and chat with podcast host Liana Rhapsody from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is the host of the show, "The Virgin and the Whore" and stay tuned as she has another show coming out soon!
Liana originally comes from the former USSR, she immigrated to Canada in the late 80's, it was a total switch she says coming from a communist country to western civilization. We get right down to business talking about what it was like growing u...2021-02-2434 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 49 with mental health advocate and author Zach WesterbeckIn episode 49 I sit down with mental health advocate and author of the book "You're Not Alone", Zach Westerbeck! He is a professional keynote speaker, speaking to college students and corporations all across the USA! His book came out in October 2020. He is a huge mental health advocate, which he started doing in 2018. He was a former economics major at Purdue University, where he started battling his demons with mental health, which is where he also started his journey on finding out why he was getting sever bouts with anxiety. He then decided to write a book after doing...2021-02-2238 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 48 with musician Sarah smith co hosted by Nick Johnson!In episode 48 I have musician Sarah Smith who is originally from London, Ontario! This is the first episode that I have a co host on and it is with former guest Nick Johnson!
We talk to Sarah about what it was like doing 300+ shows a year, to doing none all of a sudden because of the pandemic that happened!
Sarah opens up about her struggles with mental health and addictions! She openly talks about her parents struggles with mental health and her dads attempt at taking his own life and the pain that caused her.
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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 47 with certified platinum selling producer and good friend AR MuzikThis story starts a long time ago in Eastern Ontario in the City of Kingston! AR Muzik aka Arron Reed, and myself met some 15 years ago almost. AR is a multi instrumentalist, beat making machine, producing banger after banger! He has worked with some pretty heavy hitters including Bizz Loc!
AR tells it the way it is in this episode, we dive into meeting Gavin Rossdale on a couple of occasions, to being a travelling musician, playing in a couple well known bands here in Canada! He talks about what its like to be apart of brotherhood w...2021-02-1021 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 46 with survivor and advocate Emerson EdwardsTRIGGER WARNINGS!!!
In this episode I sit down with community advocate for Voices Against Bullying Emerson Edwards!
We chat about how he was bullied starting at a young age and happened for many years afterwards. He is now a voice for others in the fight against bullying! He tells his story about surviving a suicide attempt while trying to jump of the edge of the escarpment. He struggles with mental health related issues like many others, but the one thing that he does do is talk about what is going on. Please do not think yo...2021-02-0836 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 45 with entrepreneur Natalie SychockaIn this episode Natalie chat about her childhood and being brought up as an only child, to polish immigrants to America. She started her journey into this world in New Jersey, a little later in life she made the trek and move to Florida where she resides today.
We talk about her abusive past with relationships with men, her substance abuse struggles. She then found Jesus a while back and has been on a huge transformation ever since and never looking back on the life she once led. She is a woman of many skills and talents. I...2021-02-0337 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 44 with Da Big PigIn this episode I have a good chat with Da Big Pig, no one actually knows this gentleman's real name! All he is known by is Da Big Pig! He hails from down under in Australia, from around the Adelaide area!
He is the front man for metal band Full Frontal Lobotamy! He has been musician since the young age of 13, playing the pubs in his early years! To being apart of many big name tours that have touched down in Australia! He has been on the turntables for Canadian legend Merkules, when he touched through down u...2021-02-0143 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 42 with musician turned addictions counsellor Ace PivaIn this episode we sit down with Ace Piva, he is from the Hamilton area of Ontario! He has been the tour manager for many bands over the course of his career, and also played in many band as well over the years!
He then decided to turn his life in a different direction after personally witnessing many artists struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues. This is when he decided to switch careers and become an addictions counsellor.
Never suffering himself from any of the above substance abuse issues, he did have an ad...2021-01-2550 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 43 with mental health advocate and author Darcy PatrickIn this episode we sit down and have a great chat with Canadian author Darcy Patrick!
We dig into his childhood, and what led him to a long battle with depression that started when he was in grade school!
He walks us through him making the call for help and what led him to becoming an author with the help or more so push from his therapist.
He has now written several books over the last 7 years since taking up writing. He teaches courses for many different organizations and has even created some of...2021-01-2543 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 41 with founder of Challenge the Mirror Ashley SandersonIn this episode we chat with founder of Challenge the Mirror founder Ashley Sanderson, from beautiful British Columbia!
Her and I dive deep into her childhood trauma, living with alcoholic parents, substance abuse, talking about aliens and other forms of life out there! She has this calming effect on people. Go check out her website for more info about what she does. www.challengethemirror.com
(taken from her website)
If you want to know why you are the way that you are, if you want to know why you are in your current l...2021-01-1935 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 40 with Nashville Recording Artist Nick JohsnonIn episode 40 I had the pleasure of sitting down with talented recording artist who resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
(Below taken from www.musicbynickjohnson.com)
Brooklyn born, Berklee trained multi-instrumentalist Nick Johnson has followed his musical passion from his hometown of New York, to Boston, Los Angeles and now – Nashville, Tennessee – all in pursuit of synthesizing that perfect formula for success. After honing his chops with regional touring bands – and getting a firsthand taste of the true Nashville scene with a long tenure on the fabled and competitive Broadway circuit in Music City – Johnson was ready to launch...2021-01-1851 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 39 with boxing legend Syd VanderpoolIn this episode I sit down and chat with Kitchener, Ontario native Syd Vanderpool. We chat about everything from mental health, motivational topics, spirituality, his boxing career, and life after boxing!
Vanderpool fought world champions Bernard Hopkins and Jeff Lacey, and had a victory over Glen Johnson.
After retiring from competitive boxing in May 2005 with a professional record of 35 wins and 4 losses with 23 ko's, Vanderpool became the CEO of the Boxing By Syd Athletic Centre in Kitchener. The youngest of five brothers, Vanderpool was encouraged by his father, who build a full size boxing ring i...2021-01-1324 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 38 with recovering addict Corey RodriguesIn episode 38 I sit down with Corey Rogrigues, who hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba!
What an amazing chat we had everything from addictions, recovery, suicide, surviving a suicide, and his faith in the lord!
Corey is an empowering man for many! He’s a devout father to his beautiful daughter! Lives life one day at a time!
Thanks again to Corey for coming on and sharing his heart warming story!
This weeks episode is proudly brought to you by my sponsor Compass 9 Media, you can follow them over on IG @compassninemedia.
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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 37 with Community Advocate Kelly Macnab!Born and raised in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, Kelly Macnab is the mother of two amazing daughters and one beloved son.
Self-employed for the last few years, she has a decade of professional fundraising experience ranging from grass-roots charities to higher education, as well as having sat on several non-profit commitees and Boards of Directors.
In September 2018, Kelly's life was forever changed when her 20-year-old son Isaiah was murdered in broad daylight. Until this day, there have been no arrests made in his case.
Kelly believes that by sharing her grief and Isaiah's story...2021-01-0432 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 36 with Rudy "El Patronn" TreminioRudy Treminio is an entrepreneur who has defied all odds to get to the place where he is today. Many people would have accepted the circumstances Rudy was given as an immigrant with no education, being a young father, incarcerated with nothing in his favor, but that was far from the case. It was Rudy’s never faltering dedication to the goals he set for himself and passion for the industry he is in that led to his success.
It takes a certain type of entrepreneurial individual to be able to see gaps or untouched industries, learn ev...2021-01-0428 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 34 from Prison to Olympics with Tony Hoffman!In this episode I sit down and have an amazing and informative chat with BMX Legend Tony Hoffman!
He explains how he goes from prison to coaching the USA BMX Team at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. Like myself Tony has overcome many obstacles in life to get to where he is today! He now travels the country doing speaking engagements all over the place! He has his heart set on opening up a world class treatment centre for the youth!
He now resides in Dallas, Texas! He tells us all about his trials and tribulations in...2020-12-2840 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 35 Straight From the Underground with Ruste JuxxIn this episode I sit down with the legendary Ruste Juxx, who hails from Crown Heights, in the Brooklyn area! He was a protege of the infamous Sean Price in the late 90s. His discography is like no one else, he packs heat when he throws those 16s down!
He released his debut album, Indestructible, in 2008 via Duck Down. It was executive produced by Sean Price, and producers included Marco Polo and Black Milk. He subsequently collaborated with Marco Polo on the 2010 album The Exxecution.
This episode is brought to you by my sponsor Compass 9 M...2020-12-2812 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 32 talks about "Wish I Could" single with Canadian Hip Hop Legend JD EraIn this episode we sit down with JD Era, who is part of the all star cast that featured on #1 hit single "Wish I Could" produced by Dub J!
JD Era talks about why it was important to have all these different minds on this song, to end the gun violence going on in Toronto! You can head over to iTunes and purchase the single "Wish I Could" for $1.29 and all proceeds go towards the Enough Is Enough Foundation to help stop the gun violence plaguing the city of Toronto right now!
JD Era (born Ap...2020-12-2123 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 33 with advocate and hip hop artist Turk!In episode 33 we sit down with Turk, who grew up in one of Canada's oldest housing project Regent Park! He has turned his life around after spending a good chunk of time in and out of the justice system in Canada!
He now spends his time working on his foundation he created, which helps the homeless and the youth in the communities effected by gun violence in and around Toronto! He tries to show these people the right way, by getting them into boxing, or other after school programs he has created. He also has set up c...2020-12-2125 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 31 with King of the Crows Wild The CoyoteIn this weeks episode, I sit down and chat with recording artist out of Hollywood, California, one half of the "Swamp Gang" Wild The Coyote!
Funny little story about this guest, I actually met him while I was at a Yelawolf concert in London, Ontario back in 2019! Him and BADD Wolf opened up for him while on his Canadian leg of the tour!
Wild the Coyote used to be apart of a hard rock band, before embarking on a solo career! He is such a humbled and down to earth dude, who would give the sh...2020-12-1437 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 30 with Nhut Vo a former gang member, turned artist!In this episode Nhut and myself sit down, and talk about what it was like coming over to America from Vietnam as an immigrant. He got into the gang lifestyle around the age of 14. Which led him to a life of crime during his teenage years. At the age of 19 he was convicted for being an accessory to a homicide in California. Which was a crime that was committed when he was 16 years old.
He was handed a life sentence without the possibility of parole. He went on to serve 20 years in the California Prison System. At t...2020-12-0732 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 29 with Sum 41 Drummer Frank ZummoIn this episode Frank Zummo and myself sit down, we talk about where he grew up and what got him into music, especially drums!
He talks about his times of filling in for drummer Tommy Lee, which also happens to be one of his best friends as well. He has to fill in one time for him as the little kid in Tommy burnt his hand lighting fireworks off.
He also happens to be very passionate about mental health and donates his time and money to certain ones, as he has dealt with many friends ta...2020-11-3035 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 28 with Comedian Stephanie TejadaIn this episode I sit down with comedian and actress Stephanie Tejada!
She is originally from Orlando, Florida, but to break free of the homie discount and to make a name for herself she moved to California. She was an actress for a while starring on the reality show Bad Girls Club. She became a comedian almost overnight telling her jokes on different stages all over California. She is also the owner of her own clothing company as well. She considers herself the queen of comedy.
We talk about her start in comedy and what it took to get to w...2020-11-2333 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 27 with author Jen GilenoIn this episode I sit down and have a great conversation with Canadian author Jen Gileno! She hails from a small town by the name of Georgetown, Ontario.
In this episode she shares lots about her story especially what it was like living with a narcissistic mother, who tried to ruin her life on many occasions. She finally built up enough courage after years of emotional and mental abuse, that she finally said good bye to her for good.
She then went on to write a book titled, "Finding Happiness", in this book she explains h...2020-11-1642 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 26 the Fight against gun violence in Toronto with Dub JIn episode 26 Dub J, who hails from Waterloo Region, in Ontario, Canada! Is a well known hip hop producer for over the last two decades. He has created and worked with countless individuals including Canadian legends like JD Era, Jellestone, Moka Only, Merkules just to name a few, and some international stars in Fat Joe, and The Game. This guy has worked countless hours to get to where he is today.
This episode is special cause we talk about his newly produced single "Wish I could" which features some the greatest this country has to offer. These g...2020-11-0948 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 25 with founder of OutLoud North Bay Seth ComptonIn episode 25 Seth and I talk about everything from the change he started over a year ago, when he started hormone therapy to become a man and feel comfortable in his own skin. Married to a woman for 18 years and having beautiful children.
Seth founded a great hangout spot in North Bay., Ontario for the LGBTQ Community in Northern Ontario. This is such an informative and educational episode!
A little while back Seth completed top surgery to remove his breasts so he could make the final transition to becoming comfortable in his own skin after 45 ye...2020-11-0221 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 24 with Hip Hop Artist Justin HamiltonThis weeks episode is with Justin Hamilton! He’s been a staple in the hip hop community in Kitchener Waterloo for many years. He’s opened up for the likes of Obie Trice and many others. He’s done tracks with Choclair and many others.
In this episode we talk about everything from his early days of addiction and mental health issues. To dealing drugs from a young age up into his 30s. Nothing is left untouched in this interview.
He now has a profound love for God and is creating music that is meaningful and has...2020-10-2635 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 23 with Sebastian Karlsen and dealing with tourettes syndrome and mental illness!In episode 23 Sebastian and myself dig into many different topics! In particular we start out what it is like living with tourettes syndrome, he was emotionally and mentally abused by his step father for this condition he had.
He has also battled severe depression through his late teens and early 20's, lots of it is due to not being able to see his daughter whom he has not had contact with in a while. I encouraged him to never give up, as there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
He also explains wh...2020-10-1924 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 22 with Professional Hockey Player Cody LamplCody Lampl is an American-German professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for Adler Mannheim.
In this episode we talk about what it was like going to Colorado College and playing in the NCAA. Cody was from a small ski town in Idaho. He enjoyed being outdoors as a kid. The town he was from had a lot of college kids that stayed well after and created families. Lots of people came from New England.
He also talks about what it's like to work hard for what you get. He is m...2020-10-1227 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 21 with Executive Director of the Guelph Black Heritage Society Kween KayIn episode 21 I speak with the leader of the BLM movement in the Guelph-Wellington area Kween Kay, she is also the. executive director of the Guelph Black Heritage Society.
We have some very difficult, but educational discussions on the BLM movement and the protests going on around the world. She is also a successful black business owner, who is very involved in her community snd beyond. We talk about not being complacent on this fight against racism. We need to be aware of everything going on, and keep pushing forward.
This episode is brought to y...2020-10-0535 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 20 with Retired US Air Force Mechanic Ian FulmerIn episode 20 former UASF mechanic Ian Fulmer, and myself dig deep into where his PTSD stems from. He walks us through the crash of an aircraft he was working on crashed in Afghanistan. It was a tragic event that took a toll on him. Which eventually led to him acting out of character while sleeping.
He had attempted to take his life on two different occasions. He talks about his struggles with substance abuse! Today he is living sober down in the state of Texas. He is a father to two beautiful children, who he adores dearly. ...2020-09-281h 03
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 19 with Hip Hop Artist and Mental Health Advocate Wes GrayIn episode 19, Wes Gray and I dive into his experiences with hallucinogenics, and how they helped him dig into his inner self to find the human he is today. He is a firm believer in meditation to help him get his day started.
He is an up and coming hip hop artist from Hamilton, Ontario, who has been on Fat Joe's mixtape! Fat Joe is a legend from the Bronx who was huge while I was coming up in the 90's.
Wes also believes that everyone is equal and no one is better than anyone el...2020-09-2137 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 18 with Professional Hockey Player Julian MelchioriIn this weeks episode I dive into a great story with former Kitchener Ranger Julian Melchiori, who was originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers, he went on to play with the Winnipeg Jets and their AHL affiliate, along with several other AHL teams. He was a mainstay within the AHL over the last few years. This past summer he signed with a team in the KHL to make the jump over there.
He shares his struggles with anxiety through his earlier days going through junior hockey. He shares his views on how to work hard and get t...2020-09-1425 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 17 with former Niagara Ice Dog and current WLU woman's hockey coach Nik KnezicIn episode 17 Nik tells us his story about beating stage 2 testicular cancer and what his journey has been like. He is currently completing his masters at the University of Waterloo in Engineering. He is also a former OHL player with the Niagara Ice Dogs. Nik is one tough customer who battled testicular cancer. He walks us through his journey and what it has been like for him. He now runs ultra marathons like its no ones business. An ultra marathon is just over 80kms of running. He does these because it helps. with mental well being.
He i...2020-09-071h 08
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 16 with NCAA Div 1 Track Champion Ben FlanaganIn episode 16 I have a great chat with former NCAA Div 1 Track Champ Ben Flanagan! Ben walks us through what it was like to go into his final collegiate race ranked 23rd of 24 racers.
He tells his coach the day of the race that he is going to win this one! Coming off a serious injury he digs deep and pulls off an incredible upset! He walks us through step by step of the whole race.
Ben is now a Reebok sponsored athlete, and talks about what its like training for these 10,000 meter races!
T...2020-08-3126 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 15 with Suicide Survivor and Humanitarian Ryan LuykIn episode 15 Ryan Luyk and I dig into his journey through life, he has been through hell and back! Including being in a coma, from trying to take his own life a few years ago! Ryan has established himself in the community he lives in giving back every chance he gets! He is now just over 3 years clean and sober!
I hope you enjoy Ryan's story of experience, strength, and hope!
Just remember you are not alone!
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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 14 with the Mayor of Guelph Cam GuthrieIn episode 14 Mayor Cam and I talk about everything from the mayors task force that he set up a couple years back, to his love for music, especially the drums. Cam really is the face of the city of Guelph, Ontario!
He talks about different resources available in the city for mental health and addictions! Overall it was a great chat and I am so grateful to have had the chance to talk to him!
This episode is brought to you by my sponsors Compass 9 Media, your podcast branding specialist! And Calyx Wellness, Canada's first CB...2020-08-1743 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 13 the founder of the Ramblr Project Dan Pelosini and Co Host of the Mind Sweep PodcastIn episode 13 I have the other host of the Mind Sweep Podcast Dan Pelosini, we talk about him struggling with anxiety starting from a young age.
He put on a fake persona throughout high school and playing hockey through his junior career. He believes some of his struggles with mental health later on after hockey stems from his head injuries.
He started a not for profit organization in the Hamilton, Ontario, to raise awareness for mental health. This organization is called The Ramblr Project and then turned into powering his podcast called The Mind Sweep!...2020-08-1040 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 12 Part 1 with National Ambassador for Kids Help Phone Matt RavidaThis weeks episode is a two part episode In part one, I have one half of the Mind Sweep Podcast powered by the Ramblr Project!
Matt Ravida and I talk about the death of his brother, and how it affected him during that transition period between grade 8 and grade 9. It affected him to the point he tried to take his own life.
He now has new way of life and is a national ambassador for Kids Help Phone and shares his story openly, in hopes it will help other people going through similar things...2020-08-031h 07
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 11 with bestselling author Carolyn FlowerIn this episode Carolyn Flower, talks about conquering fear like its no ones business!
She gets vulnerable, and talks the truth. She talks about the process of building her business from the ground up.
I love how she has so many great answers for all my questions. No shortage of knowledge in this one.
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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 10 Real talk with a Canadian Hip Hop Legend Unknown MizeryIn episode 10 we dig into what it was like growing up in Toronto back in the 80's and 90's! Unknown Mizery talks about his run ins with corrupt police services. About what its like to feel loved all over Europe, but did not get that same respect in his homeland of Canada, he is born and raised here.
We talk about his struggles with addictions, what lead him to working as a mental health outreach worker on the east side of downtown Vancouver, giving back to the community he lives in. He is such a humble human, w...2020-07-2050 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 9 learning to accept my father for who he is, Mark Caravaggio tells us his struggles, and his trimuphs!In episode 9 Mark Caravaggio, a Guelph, Ontario native, is a very successful entrepreneur.
He tells us about his struggles with his father growing up, he was in and out of his childhood. He also had his first panic attack (anxiety) while working for his father at his business just after high school!
Mark then went onto college and was a corporate man for some years, he then decided to travel around the world for a few years.
He has built a successful Wedding DJ business within the community he lives in and beyond. Ove...2020-07-131h 03
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 8 Getting Vulnerable with Emelyn Rozas Suicide and Sexual Assault SurvivorIn episode 8 we dig deep into the mind of a suicide survivor and a woman who was molested as a child at the hands of her own grandfather in her native Peru!
We also talk about where she is today and how she takes care of her mental health and what she can do to help others with theirs! She is also a motivational speaker, public speaker and a mental health support worker! She also believes strongly in holistic medicine for healing and mental health.
Follow me on Instagram @depthsofdarkside and on Facebook "From the D...2020-07-0657 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 7 Inside the mind of a photographer with Steve Carty Remember that famous shot with Pharell, on the bike on his one album cover? You can get the story behind that whole shoot?
In this weeks episode I interview world famous photographer Steve Carty.
We dive deep into many different stories. We talk about his shoots with Tom York, of Radiohead his shoots with actor Colin Firth, you won’t want to miss this one, it’s filled with many great laughs
We also touch on living with Crohn’s Disease and how marijuana has played a huge role in helping him cope with the...2020-06-291h 45
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 6 with Founders of We Are All One Story Jose Lugo and Ralph DeQuebecIn Episode 6 Jose and Ralph talk about their struggles growing up in single parent households in the Los Angeles area. Jose talks about going the gang route and doing prison time for his crimes. But he also has a redemption story as well.
Ralph is a retired US Marine who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan, he suffered from PTSD from the accident that occurred while on duty there. He opens up and shares about his experiences while there. He too has a redemption story as well, he now plays for the US M...2020-06-2253 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 5 with founder of Tree of Stars Jessica ComptonIn this weeks episode Jessica and I talk about her struggles with addiction, being in and out of foster homes through her childhood. Being a survivor of sexual abuse, and how she has become a huge advocate in her community for mental health, homelessness and working with the youth.
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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 4 With Former Kitchener Ranger Ben FanelliIn episode 4 my sponsors and I bring you former Kitchener Ranger, and current University of Waterloo Coach Ben Fanelli.
We cover everything from his near fatal injury to what life is like after playing hockey, and his other ventures with his own podcast, and foundations he is apart of!
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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 3 With John Makysm and his Love for Green DayIn episode 3 I talk with Indie musician John Maksym! Whom is from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
We talk about his love for music, and how he got into it. And he also tells us about what got him into music!
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From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 2 laughs with Vekked and Thug ShellsEpisode 2 is brought to you by Compass 9 Media and Elis Original!
This episode I have 2 great human beings in Vekked, who hails from Ontario, Canada. He is a 7 time world champion DJ
Thug Shells is the other guest, she is a dope MC from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! Listen to her smooth flow about all things nature!
Hope you enjoy!
If you like the content I have a virtual tip jar! All tips will go towards being put right back into the podcast for equipment, and being able to bring you all thi...2020-05-251h 23
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 1 Fresh KilsThis is the premiere episode of this podcast!
This episode, I bring you Juno Nominated, producer, engineer and MPC king from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Fresh Kils. In this episode he talks about the struggles getting to where he is today, and the hurdles he has had to overcome to be the best at what he does!
If you like this podcast our PayPal is depthsofdarkside@gmail.com, all monies received goes right back into the podcast, so I can continue to bring you all this amazing content. It will also go into equipment as needed to...2020-05-181h 20
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessTrailer "From the Depths of Darkness to the Light of Success"This episode is just a rundown of what you are about to have to come at you. I will be conducting raw uncut interviews of people from all walks of life.
I just named a few of my upcoming guests!
I hope you come back for the first episode.
Stay tuned, coming at you May 2020!
If you like what I have given you so far, please feel free to share or donate to the link below! In it describes and explains what I am all about, and what I am doing.
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