The Heroic Minds Podcast
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMission: rewrite the narrative of mental health, where we are not victims of circumstance but heroes of our story.
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HIH #4 Martin Bauman | The Contradiction of "Doing it Yourself"
April 07, 2024 12:14 - 7 minutes - 10 MBMartin Bauman Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Martin peddled 7,000km across Canada in a remarkable 84-day journey spanning from June to August. His expedition became a lesson in humility and the value of community. Amidst stormy weather, a selfless man named Dave emerged as a guiding light. Dave's acts of kindness, serving as what came to be a trip advisor, were instrumental in making Martin's journey possible and profoundly enriching. Reflecting on his experiences, Martin realized the para...
Exhausted? Stop "Getting Things Done"
April 06, 2024 15:39 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBMerely desiring to accomplish tasks isn't sufficient, especially if greatness is your aim. Discover the flame within you, that burning desire to conquer challenges and achieve mastery and competence. Cultivate a sense of empowerment and competence, igniting a relentless drive to pursue even the seemingly mundane tasks with passion.
HIH #3 - Jon Orr | Relinquish Control, Give Sport Back To Kids
April 03, 2024 14:06 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBJon Orr Virginia, United States Jon Orr, a sports parent of three shares a powerful reflection for all parents. It is difficult to give up control and allow a child to embrace and purse their sporting career in the way they want to. It is amazing the impact a sense of agency can have on passion, enjoyment and even performance in one's journey. Check out Jon's website and mission @ https://sportsreclamationproject.com/ ___ Whether you have a story of your own or a story of someone else y...
HIH #3 - Jon Orr | Relinquish Control to Empower Others
April 03, 2024 14:06 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBJon Orr Virginia, United States Jon Orr, a sports parent of three shares a powerful reflection for all parents. It is difficult to give up control and allow a child to embrace and pursue their sporting career in the way they want to. It is amazing the impact a sense of agency can have on passion, enjoyment and even performance in one's journey. Check out Jon's website and mission @ https://sportsreclamationproject.com/ ___ Whether you have a story of your own or a story of someone else ...
Why Telling People To Be Accountable Doesn't Work
April 02, 2024 17:42 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBThe concept of accountability, while often used to motivate, can sometimes evoke feelings of obligation and inferiority. Instead, focusing on being accountable to oneself and the potential for personal growth can be a more powerful motivator.
HIH #2 - Ryan Drury | Give Yourself Some Credit
March 30, 2024 12:32 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBRyan Drury Arthur, Ontario, Canada Ryan lost his dad to suicide when he was 19. In this episode, he reflects on what he learned through this journey: the importance of taking a moment to give yourself credit. Now, he's leveraging this concept in his pursuit of NHL broadcasting. ___ Whether you have a story of your own or a story of someone else you would like to share, send me an email @ [email protected]
HIH #2 - Ryan Drury | Give Yourself Credit
March 30, 2024 12:32 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBRyan Drury Arthur, Ontario, Canada Ryan lost his dad to suicide when he was 19. In this episode, he reflects on what he learned through this journey: the importance of taking a moment to give yourself credit. Now, he's leveraging this concept in his pursuit of NHL broadcasting. ___ Whether you have a story of your own or a story of someone else you would like to share, send me an email @ [email protected]
3 Phrases To Instantly Empower Others (as seen in therapy)
March 27, 2024 17:35 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBIn this video, we delve into the deeper layers of empowerment beyond simple affirmations. When someone is hurting, mere words might not suffice. Discover three transformative phrases that can profoundly motivate and uplift your teammates, friends, or family members. Learn how to go beyond mere affirmations by connecting them to actions and behaviours, and by highlighting correlating character traits. Elevate your ability to inspire and support others with these powerful tools.
How to Motivate Others Instantly (As Seen in Therapy)
March 27, 2024 17:35 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBIn this video, we delve into the deeper layers of empowerment beyond simple affirmations. When someone is hurting, mere words might not suffice. Discover three transformative phrases that can profoundly motivate and uplift your teammates, friends, or family members. Learn how to go beyond mere affirmations by connecting them to actions and behaviours, and by highlighting correlating character traits. Elevate your ability to inspire and support others with these powerful tools.
Kick The Comparisons: Embrace Your Journey
March 25, 2024 18:49 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBSo often we let the opportunities of others or opportunities we have received to influence how capable we are. Let go of the resources coming in and focus on the resources going out. The mission to beautify the world and be the best you can be with what you have been given remains the same! It is no different than playing a game of cards. I hope you enjoy! Please leave your comments below!
HIH #1 - Marty Hogan | Reason = Willpower
March 23, 2024 13:18 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBMarty Hogan Chicago, Illinois A story of perseverance. Marty shares his journey of being diagnosed with cancer while awaiting the arrival of his first child. This story exudes what it means to persevere with purpose and love which allows him to maintain an endless supply of willpower. ___ Whether you have a story of your own or a story of someone else you would like to share, send me an email @ [email protected]
HIH #1 - Marty Hogan (Family, Focus, Willpower)
March 23, 2024 13:18 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBMarty Hogan Chicago, Illinois A story of perseverance. Marty shares his journey of being diagnosed with cancer while awaiting the arrival of his first child. This story exudes what it means to persevere with purpose and love which allows him to maintain an endless supply of willpower. ___ Whether you have a story of your own or a story of someone else you would like to share, send me an email @ [email protected]
How Top Leaders Communicate - Beyond Errors & Decisions
March 20, 2024 21:45 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBLeadership goes beyond simply delegating tasks or responding to mistakes/errors. True leadership requires effective communication and the ability to validate individuals. By communicating openly and validating the actions of team members beyond moments of failure or difficulty, leaders foster an environment of trust and understanding. This acknowledgment of both successes and setbacks allows leaders to build genuine relationships with their team, inspiring confidence and loyalty. When leader...
SFL11 - The Power Of Mistakes: Your Path To Success Or Failure
March 19, 2024 20:31 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBMistakes are not roadblocks but rather essential markers on our journey of growth. Embracing them with courage and accountability is key. By confronting our mistakes head-on, we acknowledge their potential as valuable learning experiences. They propel us forward, shaping us into more resilient and adaptable individuals. Taking ownership of our mistakes empowers us to chart our own path towards success, fuelled by humility and continuous improvement.
The Power Of Mistakes: Your Path To Success Or Failure
March 19, 2024 20:31 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBMistakes are not roadblocks but rather essential markers on our journey of growth. Embracing them with courage and accountability is key. By confronting our mistakes head-on, we acknowledge their potential as valuable learning experiences. They propel us forward, shaping us into more resilient and adaptable individuals. Taking ownership of our mistakes empowers us to chart our own path towards success, fuelled by humility and continuous improvement.
Get to Know Your Fears 💥 Stop Sabotaging Your Potential
March 15, 2024 13:35 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBIn life, opportunities often present themselves when we least expect them. However, all too often, our fears can sabotage these chances for growth and success. Whether it's fear of failure, rejection, or the unknown, allowing these fears to dictate our actions can hold us back from reaching our full potential. To overcome this, it's essential to acknowledge our fears, understand their origins, and actively work to confront and overcome them. By embracing discomfort, taking calculated risks, ...
SFL10 - Get to Know Your Fears 💥 Stop Sabotaging Your Potential
March 15, 2024 13:35 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBIn life, opportunities often present themselves when we least expect them. However, all too often, our fears can sabotage these chances for growth and success. Whether it's fear of failure, rejection, or the unknown, allowing these fears to dictate our actions can hold us back from reaching our full potential. To overcome this, it's essential to acknowledge our fears, understand their origins, and actively work to confront and overcome them. By embracing discomfort, taking calculated risks, ...
SFL9 - Stop Proving Start Discovering
March 14, 2024 11:54 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBThere is a difference between proving to others and ourselves we are good enough and discovering how great we can be. I have shared this with clients and the response has been incredible. The shift in attention from what we have to prove to what is possible creates a fundamental shift in focus, belief and psychological freedom.
Stop Proving Start Discovering
March 14, 2024 11:54 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBThere is a difference between proving to others and ourselves we are good enough and discovering how great we can be. I have shared this with clients and the response has been incredible. The shift in attention from what we have to prove to what is possible creates a fundamental shift in focus, belief and psychological freedom.
SFL8 - Long Term Goals: Your Inspiration or Your Downfall?
March 13, 2024 14:14 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBHow long term goals slow so many people down and how short term goals awaken endless energy and focus. Don't get distracted by long term goals. Short term goals give immediate feedback that unleash your potential.
Long Term Goals: Your Inspiration or Your Downfall?
March 13, 2024 14:14 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBHow long term goals slow so many people down and how short term goals awaken endless energy and focus. Don't get distracted by long term goals. Short term goals give immediate feedback that unleash your potential.
Break Free From External Influence And Stay Motivated
March 12, 2024 14:07 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBA client story of finding motivation to keep up with academics while they chase an NCAA scholarship.
SFL7 - Break Free From External Influence And Stay Motivated
March 12, 2024 14:07 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBA client story of finding motivation to keep up with academics while they chase an NCAA scholarship.
Post-game Pep Talk: The Best Things To Say After Sports
March 09, 2024 21:14 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBMy two cents on fostering a healthy space after sport on the drive home! Keep it simple. There is no script. Empower them to discuss, share, process.
SFL6 - Post-game Pep Talk: The Best Things To Say After Sports
March 09, 2024 21:14 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBMy two cents on fostering a healthy space after sport on the drive home! Keep it simple. There is no script. Empower them to discuss, share, process.
Contemplating Giving Up? This Powerful Reflection May Change Your Mind
March 06, 2024 23:23 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBA recent success story with a client I have been working with! Challenging a few stereotypes when it comes to mindset in athletics.
SFL5 - Contemplating Giving Up? This Powerful Reflection May Change Your Mind
March 06, 2024 23:23 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBA recent success story with a client I have been working with! Challenging a few stereotypes when it comes to mindset in athletics.
109 - Dr. Cassidy Preston | Mindset First
January 23, 2024 13:24 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBA casual discussion with Sport Psychologist Dr. Cassidy Preston. We discuss identity in sport and the challenges of living in reality vs the stories we tell ourselves. Check out Cassidy's new book Mindset First on Amazon. Cassidy's Website
SFL4 - Neo & Increasing Efficiency by Slowing Down
July 24, 2022 00:35 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBLife is getting faster and faster... but our performance is decreasing... Slowing down is a super power... not only for "wellness" but for performance. We take in more stimuli, work more efficiently AND time appears to go by slower. Listen to find out more! EndNotes: https://nymag.com/speed/2016/12/how-your-brain-controls-the-speed-of-time.html https://nymag.com/speed/2016/12/how-your-brain-controls-the-speed-of-time.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200803140046.htm
SFL4 - Neo, Speed & Effectiveness
July 24, 2022 00:35 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBLife is getting faster and faster... but our performance is decreasing... Slowing down is a super power... not only for "wellness" but for performance. We take in more stimuli, work more efficiently AND time appears to go by slower. Listen to find out more! EndNotes: https://nymag.com/speed/2016/12/how-your-brain-controls-the-speed-of-time.html https://nymag.com/speed/2016/12/how-your-brain-controls-the-speed-of-time.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200803140046.htm
SFL4 - Neo & Speeding Up by Slowing Down
July 24, 2022 00:35 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBLife is getting faster and faster... but our performance is decreasing... Slowing down is a super power... not only for "wellness" but for performance. We take in more stimuli, work more efficiently AND time appears to go by slower. Listen to find out more! EndNotes: https://nymag.com/speed/2016/12/how-your-brain-controls-the-speed-of-time.html https://nymag.com/speed/2016/12/how-your-brain-controls-the-speed-of-time.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200803140046.htm
Neo & Increasing Efficiency by Slowing Down
July 24, 2022 00:35 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBLife is getting faster and faster... but our performance is decreasing... Slowing down is a super power... not only for "wellness" but for performance. We take in more stimuli, work more efficiently AND time appears to go by slower. Listen to find out more! EndNotes: https://nymag.com/speed/2016/12/how-your-brain-controls-the-speed-of-time.html https://nymag.com/speed/2016/12/how-your-brain-controls-the-speed-of-time.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200803140046.htm
Morgan Freeman & Not Forcing Change
July 06, 2022 14:44 - 9 minutes - 9 MBMorgan Freeman acting as God in the movie Evan Almighty hits us with some wisdom. I tie this wisdom together with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Flow and Performance in work, sport, and life. "Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, ...
SFL3 - Morgan Freeman, DBT & Flow
July 06, 2022 14:44 - 9 minutes - 9 MBMorgan Freeman acting as God in the movie Evan Almighty hits us with some wisdom. I tie this wisdom together with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Flow and Performance in work, sport, and life. "Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, ...
SFL3 - Morgan Freeman & Not Forcing Change
July 06, 2022 14:44 - 9 minutes - 9 MBMorgan Freeman acting as God in the movie Evan Almighty hits us with some wisdom. I tie this wisdom together with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Flow and Performance in work, sport, and life. "Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, ...
SFL2 - Iron Man & Avoiding Your Real Problems
June 30, 2022 16:22 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBAre people solving the wrong problems in their life due to ignorance or because the real problems that need attention are too much to handle? Is it that likes, income, affiliation, grandiose behaviour and more, deter us from solving the problem that will give us freedom and an improved state of mind? In this episode we look at the infamous Tony Stark (Iron Man) to see where he would rather save the world than solve his own problems which appears to leave him rich, famous, powerful and also...
Iron Man & Avoiding Your Real Problems
June 30, 2022 16:22 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBAre people solving the wrong problems in their life due to ignorance or because the real problems that need attention are too much to handle? Is it that likes, income, affiliation, grandiose behaviour and more, deter us from solving the problem that will give us freedom and an improved state of mind? In this episode we look at the infamous Tony Stark (Iron Man) to see where he would rather save the world than solve his own problems which appears to leave him rich, famous, powerful and also...
SFL2 - Iron Man, Carl Rogers & Problem Solving
June 30, 2022 16:22 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBAre people solving the wrong problems in their life due to ignorance or because the real problems that need attention are too much to handle? Is it that likes, income, affiliation, grandiose behaviour and more, deter us from solving the problem that will give us freedom and an improved state of mind? In this episode we look at the infamous Tony Stark (Iron Man) to see where he would rather save the world than solve his own problems which appears to leave him rich, famous, powerful and also...
SFL1 - Performance Not Mental Health
June 23, 2022 18:53 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBFirst Episode Back!! SFL = Skills for Life. Every episode will be a 5-10 minute journey through articles, movies, client anecdotes, research & more, summarized with actionable takeaways. I call it, enjoyable, self-administered, psychotherapy. Todays Topics: 1. Empty your backpack. 2. Mental health is not as simple as we make it sound. FEEDBACK + FUTURE TOPICS + ANECDOTES + STORIES --> [email protected]
Performance Not Mental Health
June 23, 2022 18:53 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBFirst Episode Back!! SFL = Skills for Life. Every episode will be a 5-10 minute journey through articles, movies, client anecdotes, research & more, summarized with actionable takeaways. I call it, enjoyable, self-administered, psychotherapy. Todays Topics: 1. Empty your backpack. 2. Mental health is not as simple as we make it sound. FEEDBACK + FUTURE TOPICS + ANECDOTES + STORIES --> [email protected]
108 - Eva Holland | Overcome not Overpower (Fears)
May 10, 2021 15:40 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBEva Holland is an adventure enthusiast, athlete and freelance writer. She is the author of Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear. Eva spent a large portion of her life living in fear. It was the fear of losing her mother that transcended many parts of her life and created a constricting grip over her ability to experience life fully. One day in her early thirties Eva’s biggest fear came true. In response was an incredible journey that began as hiding inside and ordering in food day afte...
107 - David Connolly | Preparation = Mindfulness
April 19, 2021 18:54 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBRight after graduating from his musical theatre and performance degree from Sheridan college, David became the only amputee to perform on Broadway. For the screen, David has directed and choreographed several series for CBC as well as projects for CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS. David has collaborated with artists including Katy Perry, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, kd lang, Patti LaBelle, Sarah Brightman and many others. Currently, David Connolly, is the Associate Artist...
#106 - Mark Fraser | Race & Relatability
March 26, 2021 15:49 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThe best approach to behavioural change in the inclusion space is often argued and often political. Having the conversation with Mark is a breath of fresh air. It is a conversation with nothing off the table, constructive, honest and most important, creates relatability. Mark Fraser spent 15 years in pro hockey, 8 of those in the NHL. Those years came with being treated differently for the colour of his skin and his cultural differences. Today, Mark has a lead role in Maple Leaf’s Sports &...
#105 - Travis Macy (World's Toughest Race) | Develop a Love for Living Fully
February 15, 2021 21:49 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBFor those that watched Eco-Challenge on Amazon Prime you will definitely be familiar with both Travis and his father Mark, the incredible duo exemplified what we know as the hero’s journey and a thirst for living fully. Travis is a professional athlete completing over 120 ultra endurance events in 17 countries, he is a speaker, author and coach. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life. He set a record for th...
#104 - The Israel’s | Reinvent Your Purpose
January 29, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThree generations of the Israel family, Carl, Jamie and Brett decided to convert their long standing family farm to Organic, but it came at a high cost. After converting to Organic and taking on millions in debt, the market they were promised, vanished. The family didn’t put blame on anyone else. They dug their feet in. They decided to reinvent themselves. They changed the story of what they create and why they create it. They changed the story they were telling both internally and externall...
#103 - Dr. Matthew Galati | Actionable Steps Toward Recovery/Improvement
January 12, 2021 19:49 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBDr. Galati is a traumatic brain injury survivor, and medical doctor. He has the goal of making aerobic training a part of brain injury recovery protocol. He is doing this through the Brain Changes Initiative. In this episode we discuss taking control & ownership over the brain injury recovery process with the 5-Pillars of a brain healthy lifestyle. A vital part of this conversation is envisioning the benefits of your interventions. Instead of using rationalized motivation to complete recover...
#102 - Ben Switzer | Make Difficult Tasks Easier
December 30, 2020 15:43 - 1 hour - 46 MBBen Switzer is a disruption architect, community accelerator, and technological storyteller. He is an entrepreneur in the health technology and virtual reality space with his present companies EXAR Studios & True Focus. The connection between imagination and behaviour. The cognitive process of reflecting on behaviour and how this can lead to catalytic change in your life. Determining what is driving the negative behaviours in your life. The process of tying the difficult tasks to the gre...
#101 - Lauren Johnson (NY Yankees) | Your Patterns & Who You Want To Be
December 01, 2020 15:23 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBLauren Johnson is a Mental Conditioning Coach for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. Her goal is to improve the resilience, performance and mental strength of all the athletes in the NY Yankees System. Lauren does not believe there is a set of tools for in sport and out of sport. You are the same human whether you are at home, on the street, on the mound or on the ice. This episode functions as a guide and self-reflection that asks: Who do you want to be? AND Do your p...
#99 - Vincent Aiello (Fighter Pilot) | Servant Leadership
November 09, 2020 02:04 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBVincent Aiello spent nearly a quarter of a century as a US Navy fighter pilot. He deployed overseas on aircraft carriers numerous times and was selected to attend and instruct at the US Navy Fighter Weapons School, better known as TOPGUN. Retired from the US Navy in 2017, Vincent is now the host of the Fighter Pilot Podcast. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, from landing on an aircraft carrier at night, experiencing 9 G’s on your body, leadership in the Navy, heroism, the growth mi...
#98 - Victoria Arlen | Dance Into Impossible
October 16, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBVictoria Arlen’s life drastically changed in 2006 at the tender age of eleven when she developed two rare conditions known as Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. She slipped into a vegetative state in which doctors had written her off as a lost cause. Victoria spent nearly four years “locked” inside her own body completely aware of what was going on just unable to move or communicate. Doctors believed there was little hope. She could hear doctors say to her family, ...