Well... um, this is what happens when Ben spends days without much human interaction and access to recording equipment. It's a rambling dialogue, a search for pizza and some random thoughts. --- Support the podcast, get your graphic-T and Get Your Freq On HERE.  --- Connect with Ben on Instagram or Facebook. --- FSC Podcast is proudly produced by The Podcast Wagon.

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EPISODE 40 - RAMBLE ON

Music has the power to connect, the ability to evoke emotion and the strength to save lives. Here's a bit of music that helped save mine. That helped me realize that others out there were going through struggles of their own and that they would understand. It helped me realize that sometimes you just have to breathe, and in time, things will be alright. --- LoudLove on iTunes --- GetYourFreqOn.org --- Facebook, Instagram --- FSC Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.

EPISODE 39 - "Breathe"

Sometimes our pre-conceived judgements of people and places can get in the way of having a proper experience with those people and places. Be grateful for the space we have and the people in it. --- SUPPORT THE PODCAST --- LINKS: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM --- Royal Ontario Museum Creative Mornings --- FSC Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.

EPISODE 38 - TORONTO SPACE EXPLORATION

Solo rounding chatting with myself today about the effects of the past 3 weeks of zero exercise and poor eating habits on my mental health. Brain fog and anxiety were big issues. Also, SOUP OTTAWA! A fantastic grass roots fundraising initiative supporting big ideas that are helping people in the city of Ottawa. DISCLAIMER: Upon listening to this episode I was wondering what kind of crazy fumes I may have inhaled before recording... These are the positive effects of exercise and eating well on a brain that hasn't had any of "the good stuff" for a while. --- SUPPORT THE PODCAST GetYourFreqOn.org --- -SOUP OTTAWA -AuSome Ottawa -Can't Use Your Tickets -Cooking Blind With High Tech -The Birth Talks -Project RMORE --- FSC Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.

EPISODE 37 - BRAIN FOG SOUP PROBLEMS

Ben's just talkin' about a few things in the ol' brain today... Hope, courage, people doing good things, alternative medecin and birthdays. Thanks for listening --- Ottawa Public Health - Have That Talk --- Schizophrenia Video --- Instagram Facebook --- FSC Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon

EPISODE 36 - Just Talkin'

A solo round on the podcast today. Chatting about a few things that have been on my mind as of late. The gun debate, strangers are just friends we haven't met yet and learning to appreciate that we are not defined but what we do for a living. --- Support The Podcast: outwordvibes.storenvy.com --- CHECK OUT THIS ARTIST: "A Bad Knight" --- Follow us! Do it... Do IIIIIIIT. Instagram FaceBook --- FireSide Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by PodcastWagon.

EPISODE 35 -Not Just, Stranger Danger and Guns Don't Kill People

Laughter, it's the best medicine. Hopefully you'll have a few here. On this week's episode we are changing things up a wee bit. Ben is going to the phones to speak with "average" people about the things that are on their minds. Masculinity, living in a blended family, gender, sexuality and living in your aunts basement. The calls were interesting and diverse on this one... This episode is purely for shits and giggles. If you are easily offended maybe skip this one. No offence intended to any one, everything with a grain of salt and intended as comedy, whatever that is. Any resemblance of characters to actual people is PURELY COINCIDENTAL. Voice/Character Credit to: "Jean-Guy Gatineau" and "Billy-Ray Hayzus" played by Peter Mackenzie Hammond. "Stewart," "Douglas Johnson," and "Gilbert" played by Tom Schoch.   --- SUPPORT THE PODCAST: getyourfreqon.org --- FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM --- FireSide Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon    

EPISODE 34 -Shits and Giggles Call in Show

Throwing back to the very first episode with Joey Gunn. A video chat we did by the fire in December. It was the birth of FireSide Chats and I'd like to share that conversation with you again here on the podcast.    VIDEOS @HiredGunn --- SUPPORT THE PODCAST: GetYourFreqOn.org Instagram Facebook --- The FireSide Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.

EPISODE 33 - Joey Gunn

This weeks episode is a throw back. All the way back to the 2nd chat ever in the FSC Podcast history. Pre-dating the actual podcast when we would actually sit at a fire and chat. Sharing our stories where we traditionally have. However it's cold in December in Ottawa so we moved it inside, we evolved and got comfy. You can watch the videos if you'd like, but here's the audio.  LOVE.   VIDEO  THE BAD TIMES BIBLE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK --- SUPPORT THE PODCAST --- The FiresSide Chat Podcast is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon.      

EPISODE 32 Peter Mackenzie Hammond

***TRIGGER WARNING***  This episode contains talk about. -suicide -homelessness     Ben chats with Boomer Perrault from "1 A Week Challenge" about random acts of kindness and the impact they can have on the people and world around you. Not to mention your own mental well being. "1 A Week Challenge" is an organization that raises mental health awareness and spreads positivity through random acts of kindness. For more info on "1 A Week" check them out on: FaceBook and  Instagram --- To Support the podcast and get your freq on, check out: getyourfreqon.org Follow us on FaceBook and Instagram Thanks for listening folks! --- The FireSide Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by Podcast Wagon. Get on the wagon at PodcastWagon.com    

Episode 31 - Boomer Perrault

Ben is joined by Danielle Lithwick of "Move out of Madness," to discuss eating disorders and Danielle's personal journey with them as well as depression and anxiety. Danielle is a certified personal trainer with a background in a host of different areas from youth substance abuse and mental health counselling to yoga instructing. You can connect directly with her through her website On Social Media at: Facebook Instagram   ---- Want to get your Freq on? Support yourself and support the podcast by getting your frequency on your shirt at getyourfreqon.org Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook. Fireside Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by PodcastWagon.com

Episode 30 - Eating Disorder Awareness with Danielle Lithwick

"Let's Talk" day is here and it has me reflecting on my first experiences sharing my story and the reasons behind starting the podcast.  Talking is important, so is listening. Let's listen to what's being said.      Check out Tom Schoch: instagram.com/tom_schoch   Want to get your Freq on? Support yourself and support the podcast by getting your frequency on your shirt at getyourfreqon.org   Fireside Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by PodcastWagon.com 

Episode 29 - Let's Talk

Ben is joined by Victoria Bain, she is the Author of Human Woman In Progress Blog. Victoria shares how she navigates life while dealing with Depression and SAD. Ben and Victoria talk about introducing people to your mental health issues while dating and at work, the importance of self-care and finding out what works best for you. Victorias passion for helping others has led her to a career in Corrections where she has the opportunity to positively affect people everyday.    A special thank you to Tyler Shaver at World Financial Group for the recording space for this episode. Check out Tyler at: https://www.wfgconnects.com/tylershaver   Want to get your Freq on? Support yourself and support the podcast by getting your frequency on your shirt at getyourfreqon.org   Fireside Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by PodcastWagon.com  

Episode 28 - Victoria Bain

Ben is joined by Bassem Elghawaby to share his Mental Health story. At a young age Bassem was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and later with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Bassem met his breaking point and has come a long way to today where he is an advocate for those who struggle with their mental health.  Find more information at: BassemElghawaby.com   Want to get your Freq on? Support yourself and support the podcast by getting your frequency on your shirt at getyourfreqon.org   Fireside Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by PodcastWagon.com

Episode 27 - Bassem Elghawaby

Ben is cruising into 2018 with a few poems and a message of not being afraid to fail. You do not need the new year to achieve new goals. They can be achieved whenever you make the decision to be successful.  Want to get your Freq on? Support yourself and support the podcast by getting your frequency on your shirt at getyourfreqon.org   Fireside Chat Podcast with Ben Dionne is proudly produced by PodcastWagon.com

Episode 26 - Poetry

An uncensored look at the things that make us Human. Our Mental Health, without the sugary coating. Non-Judgemental love and compassion so we know that we are not alone and people do in fact understand. "Sharing from the heart, to help heal the mind."

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