181. Theo Fleury - The Insane Are Running The Asylum

Theo Fleury is perhaps best known for his time on the ice. But off the rink, his life once carried the markings of a troubled childhood, abuse and coping with emotional pain through addictive and self-destructive behaviours. Today, Theo defines himself as a victor over trauma and addiction, and a facilitator to those still trying to find their way. His best-selling books, Playing with Fire and Conversations with a Rattlesnake, encourage open sharing and provide practical tools that people seeking help can personally use. These tools are also useful to those who want to lead a productive conversation, called “Real Conversations”, with anybody else experiencing trauma. Theo has been awarded the Canadian Humanitarian Award and the Queen’s Jubilee Medallion. He is a Siksika Nation Honorary Chief and recipient of the Aboriginal Inspire Award. He also holds two honorary doctorates – one in Science from the University of Guelph-Humber for outstanding contributions to the mental health of Canadians, and another in Laws from Brandon University for his work in combating child abuse and promoting healing and recovery. Find Theo online: https://theofleury.life/ https://twitter.com/TheoFleury14 Find us online: https://www.thecanadianstory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecanadianstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://anchor.fm/thecadstory