I'm Probably Wrong (About Everything)

Gerry Fialka and Clinton Ignatov are gracious enough to take me on an exploration on Marshall McLuhan’s precepts and his infamous slogan "The Medium is the Message" and what it might possibly mean.    Clinton Ignatov is a writer, philosopher and curator of New Explorations: Studies in Culture & Communication. You can check out his website here: https://newexplorations.net/  Gerry Fialka is an experiemental film maker, mediacologist, philosopher and an all around beauty human. Check out Gerry's page at: http://laughtears.com/  #mediacology #marshallmcluhan #philosophy #mediumisthemessage “What McLuhan contributed were not ideas, arguments, theories or critiques, but intuitions, perceptions, wandering explorations ... His primary game: teasing people into believing his percepts to be theoretical concepts." -Donald Theall, The Virtual Marshall McLuhan  

Dr. Lewis Eliot is a professor of History at the University of South Carolina. His research explores the intersection of anti-slavery and imperialism during the nineteenth century. Dr. Eliot's dissertation, Rebellion and Empire in Britain’s Atlantic World, 1807-1884, analyzes how enslaved uprisings and the British Empire’s response to them created a new strain of abolitionism. This new form of anti-slavery touted racial hierarchies and British authorities forced this ideology upon rivals in Europe, Latin America, and Africa in order to maintain white supremacy while the bonds of slavery loosened.    His research has been funded by the John Carter Brown Library, American Historical Association, Library Company of Philadelphia, Gilder Lehrman Institute, Walker Institute, and the University of South Carolina’s History Department, Graduate School, and Office of the Vice-President for Research. In the 2019-2020 academic year he was a Bridge Humanities Corps Fellow.    He is the author of several articles including, “We Don’t Recognize Your Freedom: Slavery, Imperialism, and Statelessness in the Nineteenth Century Atlantic World” recently published in Atlantic Studies and "Exultations, Agonies, and Love: The Romantics and the Haitian Revolution". In this episode we explore how racism as it is experienced today has been constantly developing for the past 400 years and is a direct product of colonialism and imperialism. We explore how the Haitian Revolution affected the very nature of abolitionism in Western thought, ultimately instilling the race-based white supremacy that continues to this day.   You can check out the latter article here: https://activisthistory.com/2017/07/07/exultations-agonies-and-love-the-romantics-and-the-haitian-revolution/  #haitianrevolution #history #haiti

Wrestler, comedian, actor and just an all around awesome human: Ravenous Myers Randy joins us to explore some wild topics including performing arts, mental health, and how Randy become "The Weirdo Hero". Every Superhero has an origin story, you have to hear this one!  We want to hear from you. Send us a comment below or email us at robsprobablywrong@gmail.com   #wrestling #comedy #mentalhealth

Robyn Ottolini is a chart topping country singer-songwriter. Known as "The Eminem of Country Music". Well, sort of. Robyn Ottolini isn’t a guy who raps, but she does make music that will either piss you off or make you fall in love with her. Maybe a little of both. Whether she’s cursing or calling out a cheating ex, if it needs saying, Robyn is the one to say it. (From https://www.robynottolini.com/) Join us as we discuss her journey from a small town in Ontario to the heart of the Music City.   #robynottolini #country #podcast

Dr. Claudia Gold practiced general and behavioral pediatrics for over 25 years and now specializes in early childhood mental health. Gold is the director of The Hello It’s Me Project, a rural community based-program designed to promote healthy relationships between infants and their caregivers. Gold works as a clinician with FIRST Steps Together, a United States federally funded program for pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorders, and as an infant-parent mental health consultant at Volunteers in Medicine, Berkshires. Gold has written numerous articles and she presents regularly for audiences of both parents and professionals around the world. Gold has written four books: The Power of Discord with co-author Ed Tronick, forthcoming June 2020, The Developmental Science of Early Childhood(2017), The Silenced Child(2016), and Keeping Your Child in Mind(2011). Gold is also on the faculty of the Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital , and the Berkshire Psychoanalytic Institute.

Distractor is an abstract artist based out of Oman. He uses coffee stains to create images ranging from portraits to paintings that examine mental illness. In today's episode we talk about his art, how he came to develop his medium, the meaning of art and so much more. You can check out his Instagram page @distraactor as well as his website that includes pictures of his latest exhibit focusing on mental health at www.distractor.co.in/brewed

On this episode, we are joined by Good Brother from Dirty Heelz wrestling podcast. Dirty Heelz covers everything you can think of in the world of professional wrestling from WWE to AEW. Good Brother shares with us his story of developing the Dirty Heelz podcast, from its roots in Harlem, New York to being globally recognized.  He shares his own personal connection to the world of wrestling along with providing some encouraging words for listeners no matter what their interests are.  Be sure to subscribe to their Youtube channel Dirty Heelz Podcast. You can also find them on Instagram at: @kenneth_stonz @goodbrothabove132 @vopusaradio @lastoutmedia @dirtyheelzgear_132 #wrestling #wwe #dirtyheelz #wrestlingpodcast #harlem #yktv 

Simon Prentis is an experienced interpreter, translator and author. Simon joins us to talk about the history and evolution of language and how it has impacted our development as a species. Prentis argues that speech and language is often overlooked in academic and popular evolutionary studies. Examples such as Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens or Sir David Attenborough’s Life on Earth seem to sweep over the evolutionary impact of human communication.  Simon has spent his professional life working with different cultures and languages in over fifty countries. Much of his work has been with broadcast media, mainly for Japan, but he has also worked extensively on projects with musicians, fashion designers, film directors, dancers, architects, and much more. Prentis is a fully-qualified member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting since 1990, has translated four books and hundreds of technical documents over the years, has given testimony as an expert witness in high-profile intellectual property and patent disputes. Prentis has also written about translation and interpreting for professional journals, and taught and presented papers of these subjects at educational institutions and international conferences.  Drawing on his wide experience with language and other cultures, Prentis has now written a book which explores the origins of language and its consequences for human history: SPEECH! How Language Made Us Human is available now on Amazon.    You can check out his YouTube short video here explaining the significance of human language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKdRlt6YL30  You can check out his book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B096DRBHPH/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0  #language #communication #evolution #civilization

We are joined by Lauren Petersen and Briana Greer to discuss National Indigenous Peoples Day. Lauren and Briana explore the importance of this day and what it means to them as well as some of the key issues facing our shared communities. Lauren and Briana are both Métis and have dedicated their careers to educational awareness and cultural progress. We also focus on the importance of allyship from non-indigenous people and how they can contribute to the process of Truth and Reconciliation within Canada and abroad. It is important to note that Indigenous Peoples is a broad term that includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. 

Shane Raw is redefining what it means to keep it real in the 21st century with his flowing mullet. Shane is an oil driller up in Northern British Columbia who works twenty days on and ten days off. Sounds tough? Well, that's because it is. On his days off he hangs out with his family raising two kids. Shane also helps explain “Red Neck” culture and how it’s association with ignorance and prejudice is a faulty stereotype. So grab a Pilsner, your favourite pair of flannels and giv’r.

Gerry Fialka has worked extensively in film and art from directing films; to organizing film festivals and screenings; to hosting a philosophical interview series; and hosting numerous reading and philosophy clubs open to the public. Gerry is a man on a mission to question everything and hopefully find some answers. He employs the Socratic Method of asking questions to hopefully get closer to the Truth. Gerry also worked with the great Frank Zappa who was a titan of counter-culture from the 60s to his passing in the early 90s. This is a fun episode but definitely a bit trippy where we really break things down and go deep, I hope you enjoy. We would love to hear from you, so drop us a line anytime at robsprobablywrong@gmail.com  

Lila Mansour is a Social Activist, philosophical-political analyst, and holds a BA in Economics from UNBC. Lila is passionate about creating safe spaces for Inclusive Legislation and participating in educational dialogue to encourage authentic cultural understanding. Lila is on our show to discuss some of the current barriers to justice; Anti-racism and politics; and the current issues in the Middle East.

Roger Steffens is the world's leading Reggae historian, and former co-host of the award-winning radio program Reggae Beat. His programs on Bob Marley's life have been presented at the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress, among other venues. His most recent book, So Much Things To Say, discusses in meticulously curated fashion, the oral history of Bob Marley. Rolling Stone Magazine has lauded it as “[probably] the best Bob Marley book ever”. Steffens is also a renowned Reggae archivist and photographer. His photography (which is available to view on Instagram @thefamilyacid) captures, in its essence, the zeitgeist of counterculture during the 1960s through to the 1980s. Steffens discusses the importance of Reggae, Bob Marley, Rastafari both historically and contemporarily; as well as shedding light on his remarkable life.

Daniel Soissa is a Financial Consultant and podcast host of Random Talk Garage. He is with us today to talk about Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. Is it the future of economics or just a fad? We also explore the significance of the E-economics trend and how it could result in a very different financial landscape resulting in the de-centralization of currency and banking. There is a lot of information in this episode that aims to shed light on the intricate world of Cryptocurrency.  If you enjoy this episode be sure to check out more and follow us on YouTube at "I'm Probably Wrong About Everything". We are also doing livestreams every Wednesday at 8PM PST/11PM EST and are now doing live recordings of our interviews, so stay tuned to see when that is happening as we would love to have you participate on the show! Also, feel free to drop us a line at any time to tell us how we are doing or what you would like to hear, our email is: robsprobablywrong@gmail.com 

Maddy Fry is a freelance journalist, researcher, author, script reader and podcast host of Another Look At London. She has written for New Statesman, Daily Telegraph, Time, and Church Times among others. Fry has covered themes ranging from technology, politics and religion while also exploring these intersections in popular entertainment such as the spiritual themes of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. The focus of our conversation is on one of her preferred themes to cover, religion and faith in society, and how this is increasingly overlooked and undervalued in our culture. Maddy is currently in the middle of publishing her first book. Maddy Fry is also a self-proclaimed "Hiddlestoner" (she is a huge a fan of Tom Hiddleston) and devout stout drinker. You can check her out on twitter @maddyfryabides.  

Claudia Goetzelmann is a celebrated photographer, End of Life Doula, Midlife & Empowerment coach, and Yogi. We previously had her on the show to discuss the journey of life and death and with a particular emphasis on making meaning through death. However, in this episode we focus more on the journey of life and how we must return to ourselves and our inner-child to better understand our world and our purpose. While this episode originally began as focusing on the importance of leadership, it quickly became a conscious and conversational journey. One that is both invigorating and joyful.    

Zapaer Alip is the Vice-Executive Coordinator for the International Support for Uyghurs (ISU). ISU is a non-profit and non-partisan Uyghur advocacy group based in Montreal, Canada. They are dedicated to supporting the Uyghurs and other Turkic people oppressed and persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party in East Turkistan, through advocacy projects and initiatives. ISU also works to magnify the voices of the East Turkistan diaspora members in Canada and all around the world. Zapaer discusses the current humanitarian concerns of the Chinese Communist Party to remove the Uyghur people, which are recognized as native to the Xinjiang region in Northwest China, through state-sponsored genocidal efforts.  https://www.isupportuyghurs.org/en/our-mission

Claudia Goetzelmann is a celebrated photographer, End of Life Doula, Midlife & Empowerment coach, and Yogi. You can follow her photography work @claudiagoetzelmann as well as her encouraging work @permission_to_bloom. Today, we discuss the great human journey of life and death. Why must we die? What comes after death? What makes us feel alive? We examine these timeless questions and so much more in our conversation.

Gary Roberts is a firefighter, podcaster, business owner and entrepreneur. His podcast "Good Dudes Grow" is about understanding the positive benefits of cannabis. His company, Pure Body Zen, focuses on providing medical-grade and lab certified CBD supplements for athletes, first responders and anybody hoping to access the benefits of CBD. Gary is also looking into developing addiction-treatment centers to help support individuals battling this disease. Today we talk about the benefits of plant-based medicine and why it is a threat to the very nature of big-business pharmacology as well as the importance of destigmatizing this plant-based medicine.  Good Dudes Grow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pBc7uU9RCrj45CF5PxB0N?si=AH523X_WRfiIMKzvLODNig Pure Body Zen Supplements: https://pbzcbd.com/ 

James Connolly is an artist, chef, non-profit founder and documentary film producer with Archer Gray Productions. He co-founded The Bubble Foundation, a non-profit focused on issues of wellness and food insecurity in inner-city public schools. The documentary film production team at Archer Gray Productions has produced films from Transmilitary, a film that explores equal opportunity and discrimination for the over fifteen thousand active duty transgender soldiers serving in the military to Michael Moore’s latest documentary, Where to Invade Next, where Moore explores issues like mass incarceration, school food, criminal justice and student debt. His most recent film The Sacred Cow hopes to create a new dialogue examining our cultural bias against cattle, pointing out the importance of red meat to our food system and how well managed grazing animals are one of our best solutions to repair the damages of our industrial agricultural system.

William D. Gairdner, PhD, is an author, academic, former Olympic athlete and businessperson. After earning several higher degrees including a doctorate in literature and philosophy from Stanford University, Gairdner taught at York University in Toronto for several years. He left teaching to pursue business and eventually writing. William describes himself as “a libertarian in economic matters, and a Burke-ian conservative in social matters”. His most recent publications include “The Great Divide: Why Liberals and Conservatives Will Never, Ever Agree” (2015) and “Disruptive Essays: There Are No Safe Spaces in This Book!” (2018) and “The French Traveler” (2019). His blog can be viewed at www.williamgairdner.com

Casey Hardman is the author of the book Thirteen Years Fostered: A Young Man's Struggle For Life. He shares his journey in both writing his memoir and recounts his experiences in the hopes of inspiring and encouraging both youth and youth care workers everywhere. He also shares the importance of developing and maintaining positive connections with those around you and how that can make all the difference for an "at-risk" youth. 

Danny Stone is an Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Author, Coach, Speaker and Community Servant. His podcast The Grind and Gratitude Show helps people shift their mindset and take their life and business to the next level. Both of his books, You Have The Keys, Now Drive and Knew Me (written by 10 black men) have reached readers in 9 countries and are transforming lives and firing people up to be the driver of their lives. Danny believes you have a champion inside of you, let it out and live the life you deserve.

Timi Tamminen is a musical artist and producer from Finland but currently living in London. His compositions are difficult to describe as his sound is diverse and constantly changing from song to song, rendering his art as something best to be experienced than critiqued. He discusses his story of discovering his talent for making music and the fine line between creative genius and absolute madness. We also have an enriching conversation regarding current events and the importance of authentic representation in creative enterprise and knowing who you are as you evolve in the age of social media. You can check out his music on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbqdGE3W4d9mq0zdT5XjkQ 

Ivan Asic is an author, social-critic and a World War Two Veteran. He shares his story of surviving a firing squad; how to stay positive; the meaning of life; and shares some insight into what life is like inside a Retirement Home during the COVID-Pandemic. This episode took some effort to produce as it was done through a care-home during the pandemic and would not have been possible without the help of his wonderful family. Ivan's collected essays Road to People's Democracy is available upon request and encapsulates a lot of the themes that we have discussed on the podcast. Please email me if you would like a copy at robsprobablywrong@gmail.com . 

Audrey Weidman is a Certified Stress Master Educator. She currently is working with the Chicago Police Department on creating programs that help coach resiliency and strategies towards stress management. Audrey got into this work after having a major stress related heart attack in 2016.

Jasmine Garcha discusses the nature of the Farmers Protest occurring in Northern India as both a local and, ultimately, a global humanitarian crisis. Jasmine is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, passionate youth worker, chronic health advocate, wellness blogger, social justice activist, an intuitive storyteller and avid world traveller.

This episode was previously recorded as part of a livestream for WAVAW Charity Event. Dayla Israel is the president of WAVAW. WAVAW is a feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonizing rape crisis center operating on the unceded Coast Salish Territories since 1982. They provide support services to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. WAVAW advocates for social and systemic change through education, outreach and activism. 

Liz Sumner is a motivational life coach based out of Italy, as well as the host of the podcast "I Always Wanted To". On her show she discusses that very ideology; longing but never pursuing, and the practice of overcoming one of the biggest killers we all deal with...procrastination. We talk about how life in Italy was during the pandemic, and how it was one of the biggest hotspots in the beginning. Check out her podcast and her website at https://lizsumner.com/

Jewells Chambers is a blogger, podcaster and photographer. She shares her journey as an American ex-pat finding a new home in Iceland. Her podcast, "All Things Iceland" examines Icelandic culture, history and nature.

Erik is a film producer, director and actor from Mexico. He recently started up a podcast entitled Double Edge which focuses on having meaningful conversations that skip the pretense and focus on issues and topics that matter. 

Brian is a wellness coach and facilitator, who has helped hundreds of people around the world lead more balanced and meaningful lives. With a background in neuroscience and more than 15 years of experience teaching and practicing yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and different healing modalities, Brian is able to synthesize modern scientific knowledge with ancient wisdom to help his clients get the results they desire. Versed in various techniques, including Tibetan Yoga, Reiki, crystal and sound healing, Family and Systemic Constellations, Del Arca technique, Buddhist philosophy and psychology, breathing techniques and mantras, Brian is able to draw on a wide range of tools to guide transformation. Having taught hundreds of workshops around the world, Brian has empowered people from all walks of life to realise their full potential and enable them to live a stress-free and meaningful life. Brian studied Tibetan Buddhism, Yoga, and meditation from the Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku's teachings at the Ratna Ling Retreat Centre for a two years deep immersion. Committed to conscious lifestyle practices, Brian also co-founded Conscious Action, a movement of people committed to living more intentionally, and You Being You, offering practical lifelong, wellbeing pathways for Heart connected conscious living. Brian Berneman bio from: https://www.brianberneman.com/ 

Jay Thakkar is the host of the podcast "The Jay Thakkar Show" which examines and explores the relationships of entreprenurship and self-help. Jay comes from an acclaimed academic background and has decided to use his knowledge to create content for the consumption of a global audience. His show combines cross-cultural understandings and messages to produce something to encourage and inspire youth not just in India but the world. 

Jorge Chaves is the host of the podcast Scoop Me Out which focuses on hearing the stories of ex-pats and how they adapt to their new home. He is an ex-pat himself, coming from Costa Rica and moving to China. He shares his story of how he adapted and fit in to this new culture, as well as finding yourself, and your "true purpose". Jorge also works as a career coach supporting people all over the world to discover and claim their purpose. 

Sabrina Scholkowski is the host and creator of "Pretty Sure", a conversational podcast that explores what it really means to turn your mess into your message and find the joy or lesson in life’s ups & downs. She hosts a mix of guests from everyday people, to thought leaders, artists, entrepreneurs & experts for heart-centered & hilarious conversations. Expect raw, real, and unapologetic chats about millennial struggles, the joys & pains of being single, life & business lessons, and hopefully, insightful takeaways you can be inspired by...nothing is off-limits! You can consider Sabrina your new best friend: the one that’ll always be kind, loving, but also call you out on your BS when you need it.

Gary Allan runs Tundra Speaks Society, a community organization that promotes awareness and understanding of the wolf as a keystone species in our ecosystem. Tundra Speaks Society typically speaks to schools grades kindergarten to 12 but for us, he did a very special presentation on wolves that caters to everyone. 

African Retooled is a podcast based out of Kenya that focuses on rethinking, reimagining and edifying individuals on how they can make the most of their potential in the workforce on a local and global scale. We discuss the future of economics and global markets and where we have come from and where we are going as an interrelated global community.  Martin is currently a Recruitment Consultant at Boyden, one of the top global executive   search   firms. He is a Human Capital management  professional with skills in executive talent acquisition and human capital management consulting. His experience spans across East Africa and South East Asia with international firms, PwC and Ernst & Young. He is trained in the administration and interpretation of psychometric tools such as the MBTI, FiRO and Strong Interests Inventory. Martin hopes to inspire conversations that will ready the continent’s talent for the constantly evolving world of work. Chris is currently in-charge of Talent Acquisition for Safaricom PLC (An affiliate of Vodafone) the largest company in East Africa. He is a digital talent management professional with experience in organisation design, talent acquisition and HR analytics. He has worked in multinationals and consultancy firms across Africa and Europe including General Electric, KPMG, Deloitte and Airbus. Chris is also a Certified Executive Coach Practitioner. Chris is passionate about empowering professionals to thrive in their careers and equipping them with tools to take on the future of work. Martin Openda's and Chris Otundo's bios were borrowed from: https://www.africanretooled.org/about/

Amanda is the host of the Brazilian diplomatic podcast Keep It Blue. She interviews diplomats, students, and professors about studies and foreign affairs. We discussed how COVID has been in Brazil, and a little bit about their world! It was a great insight to life in South America.

Jeremy Allen & Graeme Fry host the podcast "Oxford Lives", based out of England. They discuss the rich history of the city, tourism, and the ever evolving entity that is the town of Oxford. Having a city where people from all over the world come together to learn and grow as young minds definitely took a hit when COVID came to Britain, so we had lots to discuss here. We also dive into the 19 different schools that piggy back on the reputation of the matriarch university, and what life has been like for the locals throughout the pandemic. 

Jonathan Fors is the host of the podcast "Just a Convo" that focuses on having discussions with individuals for the purposes of understanding their perspectives often on controversial issues. Jonathan is based out of Sweden and is part of our Global Covid-19 Special that focuses on hearing the voices of individuals around the world that have been affected by the pandemic. 

Chomzy Chom is the host of the Nigerian based podcast "Eye of Africa". His show focuses on the history, future and contemporary realities facing the nation of Nigeria. His aim is to put light on the various problems as well as solutions in terms of Religious, Political, and Economic divisions affecting Nigeria. Nigeria is the highest populated African country and is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented societal change.

Eric Palmer is the founder and director of the Detroit Red Tails Inc. which brings vehicle based educational outreach and pays tribute to the veterans and specifically the 332nd fighter squadron of World War 2. Their mobile Tuskegee Airmen based educational resource is a customized 2011 Ford Mustang, wrapped to emulate the "Red Tailed" P-51 Mustang fighter plane flown by the 332nd Fighter Group. Detroit RedTail, Inc transverses avenues only accessible by a passenger vehicle to participate in social events and activities and propagate the history and legacy of the famed 332nd fighter squadron. For more information or to make a donation to the voluntary work of Detroit Red Tails, please visit: https://www.detroitredtail.org/ Please follow their Instagram at: @detroitredtail

Ellis Ross was elected MLA for Skeena in 2017. He currently serves as the official opposition critic for LNG and Resource Opportunities and is a Member of the Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives. Ellis served as the Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing and has worked in both the private and public sectors, and has business experience in hand logging, beachcombing, and construction. Ellis worked full time as a taxi boat operator until the Haisla Nation Council requested that he become their first full-time councillor. Ellis served in this position for eight years, from 2003 to 2011. In 2011, Ellis was elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, and was re-elected by acclamation in 2013. Ellis has been recognized as a business leader by both BC Business magazine and Canadian Business magazine. In 2012, Ellis was appointed the inaugural chair of the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council. In 2014, he was the only First Nations leader among 25 Canadians invited by then-Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to a public policy and budget retreat. In recognition of his community service, Ellis was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 and the Order of BC in 2014. Ellis actively enjoys golf, soccer, and basketball. He has a passion for seeing people succeed in athletics, school, and life, which drove his coaching style. One of the highlights of his coaching career is coaching the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School senior girls basketball team to a zone championship. He is a proud father of two daughters and a proud grandfather.

Kenneth Headley is a secondary school vice-principal and anti-racist educator of adults and youth. He holds his Masters of Education in Leadership and has used his expertise and experiences to support schools and communities in understanding and implementing anti-racist policies. One of Kenneth's focuses is on bringing awareness of extant racism and dismantling it through an educational means. 

Dai Manuel is a Lifestyle Business Mentor & High-Performance Life Coach and author of "Whole Life Fitness Manifesto". He specializes in understanding and exploring masculinity in terms of what it is and what it isn't in the 21st century as well as helping individuals find their purpose and harness their potential.

Amelia Zachry is an author and mental health advocate. She tells her story of being sexually assaulted at 19 and how these trauma impacted her for decades. She talks about empowering victims of violence and the importance of sharing your story as a way of healing. Amelia is currently working on a memoir that shares her story of struggle, survival and her ongoing journey through mental health and wellness while being a loving full time mom. She is based out of Kentucky, United States. 

Doug Sands is a consulting hypnotist who works with clients all over the globe. He runs Anywhere Hypnosis, a company designed to provide individuals with the skills and techniques to implement hypnosis in their daily lives. Doug shares with us some of the science and benefits of hypnosis with us and how it can help to achieve higher productivity and energy.  

Briana Greer is finishing up a Double Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Global & International Studies at UNBC. She is a Métis person who has lived in Northern British Columbia her entire life. Through personal life experiences and academic research, she strives to educate people on Northern Issues. Briana is focusing her research and advocacy on Indigenous issues/rights, natural resources, and various other Northern matters which she discusses with us. 

Sunny Uppal is a teacher, community leader and activist living in British Columbia. His family emigrated from India to Canada and has been involved in South-East Asian community for many years. Sunny is currently involved in supporting both local and immigrant communities in Surrey, British Columbia and has recently focused on raising awareness and support towards the Farmers Protests that are ongoing in Northern India since September 2020. 

Tommy Dhalbog is the host of the podcast "Strength Thru Vulnerability". The show focuses on providing resources and tools to examine, understand and improve mental health hygiene either personally or to better support a loved one. Tommy shares with us why he started on this journey and some of the things he has learned along the way that you too will find useful. You can follow him on Instagram @tommydahlborgjr and hear his podcast "Strength Thru Vulnerability" wherever you get your podcasts from.