On this episode of the Mind Sweep Podcast, we bring on Jonathan Boyer Nolan from the Mississauga First Nation.Jonothan comes on and shares his story coming up that includes conditions of growing up on the reserve and overcoming obstacles in his community. He touches on addiction, mental health issues, isolation, and hardships within these communities as well as some suggestions for improvement.  The group talk about the recent public discovery of the residential schools and the hard comings of Indigenous peoples.  Jonathan shares how he believes we can move forward together and the importance of education for youth on these touching matters.Jonathan currently sits on multiple boards in the areas of indigenous communities and culture.

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Moving Forward Together: Indigenous ally and representative Jonathan Boyer Nolan

A massive misconception, meditation is often passed upon because many don&apos;t really understand it. Steve Farrell joins the podcast to break down different forms of meditation that can help you be more present, ground yourself, slow down, and feel more alive!This is an awesome episode if you&apos;re interested in learning more about this practice as well as how you can apply it Steve can be found at https://www.instagram.com/movewellfeelgood/

How Can Meditation Help You- ft. Steve Ferrell- Ep.71

In this episode with sit down with Ashley Orr and her friend Lisa and talk breathe.Breathing properly, sounds easy right? Inhale, exhale, all that fun stuff. We breathe to live, it&apos;s something we all do. However, proper breath and breathing techniques are critical for good health. breath can help you experience life deeper, respond to problems more effective, and completely improve your mood (just to name a few pros). In this episode, Ash and Lisa break down how and why breathing techniques are so important and how it all works. the group also touches on why implementing something such as an ice bath is amazing to pair with breath and meditationAshley Orr is a certified Wim Hof Instructor coaching and teaching breath and cold exposure.She can be found on Instagram as well as through Church.444 in Hamilton, Ontario, both listed below.Ashley Orr:  https://www.instagram.com/iceplunge.ash/Church.444: https://www.instagram.com/church.444/this is a great and compact epoisode. enjoy 

70. Let's Breathe, Why is Proper Breath So Important

As a 16-year-old able bodied  AAA hockey player Tyler Mcgregor was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, spindle cell sarcoma. As a result, in January 2010 McGregor underwent eight months of chemotherapy and the amputation of his left leg. over the next few years His drive, determination, and heart pushed him into becoming a member of the Team Canada sledge hockey team; in which now he is the captain.Tyler comes on to the Mind Sweep podcast to share his powerful story and how he turned such a tragedy into not only becoming a Team Canada Athlete, but also a motivator, and vital person in growing the game of sledge hockey.he also touches on categories such as disability misconceptions, overcoming obstacles, and being an Olympic athlete  Tyler can be found via his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tylermcgregor8/

69. Just Keep Going, Team Canada Member and Olympian- Tyler McGregor

This is a quick conversation between co-hosts Matthew Ravida and Dan Pelosini. In this convo, Dan shares how his therapist helped him break down and understand the roots of his anxiety and stress.He talks about the importance of understanding why you&apos;re the way you are and working towards changing the negatives.  The duo also touch on the importance of checking in with a therapist even now again, as well as creating a new identity. 

68. Where My Anxiety Comes From- Dan Pelosini

On this episode of Mind Sweep, we bring back on Katie McClelland (previous episode #45)Being the owner of Delasol Yoga studios, and a long time yoga teacher, she talks about the importance of movement for not only your physical health but for your mental health as well. The group talks about how in the fast-paced world we live in, good exercise isn&apos;t always working on speeding up but practising and learning how to slow down too.Later we get into different forms of movement and how it&apos;s important to find your "thing". (walks, powerlifting, basketball, yoga etc)

67. Move your body, Save your Mind- Katie McClelland

Omar comes on and shares why, and how important it was for him to stop smoking weed. Cannabis is something lots indulge in. For lots, it&apos;s a way to ease, chill out, and relax. however, for some, it can lead to being a crutch, fuel for anxiety, and a creator of bad habits. like all addictions, relapse is common and NORMAL. Omar shares the value in those backwards steps in the journey of coming out on top. The trio later talk about the importance of knowing when a substance may not be beneficial for you anymore, as well as looking inside at yourself and doing what&apos;s best for you. A great episode and worth the listen!Omar has a blog with us touching on similar topics that can be found here--> https://www.theramblrproject.com/blogs/moment-of-truth

66. Addiction, Being Honest With Yourself, Knowing What's Best For YOU- Omar Masri

Melissa helps high achievers and people who are hard on themselves grow, go deep, and master their emotions.She joins us on the Mind Sweep Podcast to talk about her journey that includes self-discovery, letting go of the anxious controlled state, and taking the time to be uncomfortable.Melissa talks about the importance of releasing self-judgement and figuring out what YOU really want in life.The group later talks about ways to check in with yourself, which includes things such as simple meditation, going for walks, and detaching from social media.Melissa can be contacted through here: https://www.instagram.com/melissjeffreys/  

65. Looking Inward and Letting Go- Melissa Jeffreys

On this episode, we bring on trainer, Brent Phillips. Dan ran into Brent in Bayfront Park, Hamiltoin, and instantly knew he had a story to share. Medidtation is something lots get overwhelmed with. Most people think its sitting cross-legged with your eyes closed. Brent and Dan break down alternative ways to meditate that can range for all different induviduals.They later get into how to release the opinions of  what others think.https://www.instagram.com/thebrentphillips/

64. Not Caring What Others Think, Ways to Meditate- Brent Phillips

Our new segment on Mind Sweep, Quick Thoughts! in 20 minutes or less we talk about varying topics in the mental health realm that include personal stories.In this episode, Dan Pelosini and Matt Davidge talk about the quote "reasoning doesn&apos;t erase the program". Something Dan was told from his therapist after constantly trying to reason for why he feels certain ways. 

63. Reasoning Doesn't Erase The Program- Quick Thoughts-

Our new segment on Mind Sweep, Quick Thoughts! in 20 minutes or less we talk about varying topics in the mental health realm that include personal stories.In this episode, Dan Pelosini and Matt Davidge talk about Matt&apos;s past year that started with the thoughts of suicide and ended with finding himself and creating happiness.

62. Things CAN Change, It Takes Time- Quick Thoughts

On this episode of Mind Sweep, we bring on Garrett McFadden. Playing high levels of hockey, Garrett saw how tough it was to address and bring up mental health struggles.  He started his own not for profit based on the difficulties he endured himself. His Goal with McFadden&apos;s Movement is to help create mental health conversation among young athletes as well as promote a safe space. His movement has raised over $57,000 to date  

61. Creating Space for Conversation within athletes- Garrett McFadden

Barbie Liss has been through something that no mother should ever experience. Her daughter was the victim of a sexual assault that left the family in pieces. Barbie comes on the podcast to share how love, compassion and therapy always wins and how it truly helped her family heal. She talks about what restorative justice is and how it helped with the aftermath of her daughter&apos;s assault. Barbie is now an empowerment coach herself that works with women in all different areas of wellness.we also touch on how family and society can lead to rape culture among men, as well as looking at everything from a place of love._barbieliss on Instagram www.barbieliss.com

60. Love Always Wins, How to Heal- Barbie Liss

Being addicted to helping and serving others it is often common to forget about yourself. Hailey comes on the podcast to share her experience with burning out and neglecting herself. She shares how it&apos;s so easy to get caught up and forget about yourself in the midst of giving your energy to others. after stepping away from serving she focused on herself and faced her jobs moving forward with a whole new perspective.  Hailey works for a great organization called Causeway, where her role is to help individuals with mental illness and other challenges find meaningful employment!

59. Take Care of Yourself First- Hailey Hechtman

On this episode of Mind Sweep, we bring on Matt Zerker. Matt created an app called Tethr, that allows men to connect, find support, and open up about their mental health. Matt created the app based on the fact that men are less likely to open up to others including; friends, family, and co-workers. The idea is to provide a positive space that encourages each man to embrace their story.Tethr currently has just over 5000 active members that use their app.

58. Let's Talk Men's Mental Health- Matt Zerker

Sometimes, this amazing, exciting life you were sold might not be living up to snuff. Questions arise, But who do you turn to? Maybe no one. Maybe, you suppress, settle for less, and ultimately suffer. What if we could answer those questions, settle that confusion, and give you connection. We decided to kick back, dig deeper, and get those answers to you by bringing on individuals who have been through that storm, and came out on top. Sit back, relax, smile, we got you, exhale… and click play. Welcome to Mind Sweep. New episodes with new guests every week. Hosted by Matthew Ravida and Dan Pelosini. Presented by The Ramblr Project

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