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Oct 15, 2025 1 hr 5 min

Ep 28 - Garvin Pinette

from Shit My Dad Taught Me

Today, we’re honoured to welcome Garvin Pinette to the show—a proud father, passionate public servant, archery champion, and a man who’s turned his deepest struggles into powerful fuel for change. Garvin is a Correctional Officer and Peer Support Coordinator with Manitoba Corrections, and the founder of the department’s first-ever Peer Support Program and Trauma-Informed Care Committee. After surviving three traumatic events early in his career and receiving a PTSD diagnosis, Garvin faced down some of the darkest days of his life—and chose to fight, not just for himself, but for the mental wellness of others in uniform. He partnered with the MGEU to launch the Healthy Minds at Work Campaign, building out a full Peer Support Training Program. Today, Garvin is a full-time Staff Trainer, a Divisional Coordinator, and a recognized mental health leader in first responder circles. But that’s just part of the story. Check out Garvin on Instagram @gcandostuff This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance. Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work This episode's Dad Jokes Sponsor is Spicer Landscaping and Snow Removal. The Clothing and Swag Sponsor of the show is OneBone Clothing.

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