On The Brink
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -John A. Brink is a self-made entrepreneur, best-selling author, ADHD advocate and the oldest competitive bodybuilder in North America who seeks out experts from all walks of life to learn and share their stories.
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Episode 13: Lucy Poirier
September 30, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBLucy Poirier is an Air Traffic Controller at YXS - Prince George Airport who, at a very young age, is achieving great things and is a wonderful inspiration! This local Prince George difference maker is raising awareness and donations for Elevate Aviation, a non-profit organization geared towards creating a profoundly powerful shift in the aviation industry by promoting gender balance and connecting women with a network of support. One of this non-profit's goals is to encourage women t...
Episode 12: James Mclellan
September 23, 2021 04:14 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBJames Mclellan is a Medical Dosimetrist working at the BC Cancer Agency for the North in Prince George, British Columbia. In this podcast episode, James talks about his own personal journey with surviving colon cancer, the period in his life where he lived and worked in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, what inspired him to move to Prince George, his involvement with Wheelin' Warriors of the North and the world renowned ground-breaking cancer treatment being performed in British Columbia. In addition...
Episode 11: Vern Martel
September 16, 2021 20:09 - 56 minutes - 52 MBVern Martel won his first arm-wrestling tournament at 13 and was winning international titles by his 20s, but his career seemed over after a devastating motorcycle accident in 1984 left him with a paralyzed arm. Against all odds, he came back to win a dozen more world titles, and then faced, yes again, one of his biggest life challenges yet: defeating a fierce battle with cancer. Vern Martel has 10 Canadian championships and three world titles. The local Prince George arm wrestler, who...
Episode 10: Derk Grooten
August 25, 2021 16:19 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBDerk Grooten is a Prince George resident and military veteran from Holland, who works as a Radiation Therapist for the BC Cancer Agency for the North. Derk is also highly involved with the Wheelin' Warriors of the North and an advocate of the benefits of living in Northern British Columbia.
Episode 9: Albert Koehler
August 18, 2021 02:59 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBDr. Albert Koehler's journey from a small village in Northern Europe to Prince George in Central British Columbia has been interesting, challenging, enriching and also very rewarding. Dr. Albert Koehler was born in Bremen, Germany and grew up on a farm on the outskirts of the city. After graduating from high school, he learned the trade of “Mechanic for Agricultural and Forestry Equipment” and worked for a time as a licensed mechanic. Later he studied Mechanical Engineering, first in Colo...
Episode 8: Tara Webber
August 04, 2021 18:12 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBTara Webber is an international powerlifting champion from Prince George with an incredibly impressive commitment to training, recovery and nutrition. As a resident of Prince George, British Columbia, Tara is also an entrepreneur as part of the ownership group for Xconditioning. Tara and the powerlifting team at Xconditioning host meets twice a year in order to bring high-level competition to Northern BC. Tara is also passionate about mountain biking, swimming at the lake and spending time...
Episode 7: Jim Good
July 28, 2021 03:54 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBJim Good is the Founder and Operator of Goodsir Nature Park, a year-round 160-acre botanical garden for tourists and residents alike in Northern British Columbia. Goodsir Nature Park developer Jim Good spent his life studying native plant life. In later years he travelled throughout Canada coast to coast finding, recording, pressing and photographing thousands of plant species. Now retired he shares his life stories and success with the public. Goodsir Nature Park is perfect for visit...
Episode 6: Nicola Redpath
July 21, 2021 04:24 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBNicola Redpath is the Founder and Operator of the Prince George Animal Rescue, a great friend and a true community difference-maker. Thank you for being a guest on this week's ON THE BRINK podcast (Episode #6, Season Two) ON THE BRINK is a podcast hosted by John A. Brink, dedicated to interviewing motivational guests who are making a difference in their community and have the direct ability to provide inspiration for others to better their lives. www.johnabrink.com
Episode 5: Dr. Jason Boxtart
July 21, 2021 02:11 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBWhat an honour it is to introduce Dr. Jason Boxtart as the fifth official guest on the podcast. Thank you for being ON THE BRIINK! ON THE BRINK is a podcast hosted by John A. Brink, dedicated to interviewing motivational guests who are making a difference in their community and have the direct ability to provide inspiration for others to better their lives. www.johnabrink.com
Episode 4: Dr. Tracey Lotze
July 05, 2021 20:19 - 1 hour - 58 MBWhat an honour it is to introduce Dr. Tracey Lotze as the fourth official guest on the podcast. Thank you for being ON THE BRIINK! ON THE BRINK is a podcast hosted by John A. Brink, dedicated to interviewing motivational guests who are making a difference in their community and have the direct ability to provide inspiration for others to better their lives. www.johnabrink.com
Episode 3: Colin Breadner
July 22, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBColin Breadner is an accomplished Real Estate Agent in Prince George, B.C. He has also previously worked in the food industry and brings the same enthusiasm and techniques into his Real Estate career. Colin discusses his thoughts on the current state of Podcasting, the Real Estate markets, and what the future has in store for him.
Episode 2: Gillian Roberts
July 21, 2020 16:36 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe second guest "On the Brink" is Gillian Roberts. Gillian grew up in Ontario and has moved to Prince George, B.C. She is an accomplished tri-athlete and has fought against cancer. She is a true testament to human spirit and strength.
Episode 1: Kendall Kershaw
July 10, 2020 21:12 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBKendall Kershaw is a model, personal training, and entrepreneur who is from Prince George, B.C. In this episode, John and Kendall discuss the challenges of the fitness industry as well as their achievements.