Mental Millennials

Episodes

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   46 ~ The Closing of A Journey

   How mental health cracked me open and allowed me to uncover things I never thought I would. It's the end of my journey with with this podcast being solely mental health based. As I see mental health as a side effect of a much bigger issue. Our lasting legacy is yet to be determined. But there is...

   Dec 20, 2021

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   45 ~ Question What's Going On Around You

   Think about what's going on around you. Why are you doing the things you do? Why are other people doing the things they're doing? This episode is a great prompt to get you thinking outside the box. Short solo episode from your host Shelby Friesen!

   Apr 16, 2021

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   44 ~ Cody Ohem ~ From A Depressed And Broken Hockey Player To A Mental Health Advocate and Performance Coach

   From a young age, Cody had enjoyed playing hockey. He had an incredible social life, an amazing family. 2 months later he found himself quitting hockey, quitting school and binge drinking almost every day. He didn’t want to get out of bed, isolated himself and snapped at anyone if they tried to...

   Feb 18, 2021

   57m
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   43 ~ Bikes and Bull ~ Morning Routines, Learning About Yourself, And Just Letting Go

   Welcome back for another episode of bikes and bull. The boys are back in the saddle for another great discussion using card prompts. Some technical difficulties occurred so we are jumping halfway into the first card. Tune in as it's Tyler's turn to pick the cards. We hope you enjoy the episode!...

   Jan 28, 2021

   29m
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   42 ~ Mikaela Karram ~ Vertigo Induced Anxiety, Talking To Someone, and 28 Random Acts of Kindness

   Meet Mikaela Karram. Mikaela started figure skating from a young age. After years of broken bones and major abuse to her body she decided to hang up her skates. Shortly after she developed vertigo causing her to lose her vision and become very sick without notice. This was the first time she felt...

   Jan 21, 2021

   43m
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   41 ~ Cameron Underhill ~ Suicide in The Work Place, Driving Accident, And Suppressing Everything.

   Meet Cameron Underhill. Cameron is the editor for the Mental Millennials podcast and a friend of Shelby's. The two met over Craigslist and haven't looked back since. Working and hanging out for most of the last year the two never really got to talking about Cameron's story. As the focus of their...

   Jan 14, 2021

   1h 13m
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   40 ~ Jesse Van Dok ~ From an Addict On The Streets To a Life Changing Iboga Plant Medicine Retreat and Medicinal Mushroom Entrepreneur.

   Meet Jesse Van Dok. Jesse has seen and done it all. A victim of sexual assault, A successful chef with an alcohol problem, drug addiction, and basically blowing himself up on a transformer. Needless to say, Jesse has lived an eventful life. Not too long after his near-death experience Jesse…

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   Jan 7, 2021

   1h 28m
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   39 ~ Bikes & BS #3 ~ The Time Warrior

   On today's episode, we BS about a few passages from a book called The Time Warrior. It’s a revolutionary non-linear approach to dealing with time. It has some hard-hitting quotes and passages Shelby wanted to share and chat on! Tune in as the boys saddle up for another entertaining ride. Full...

   Dec 30, 2020

   38m
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   38 ~ Shelby Friesen ~ How To Speak Powerfully

   Ever catch yourself saying um or like after every word? Today we take a step back from mental health to focus on some self-improvement exercises. Shelby is going over a brief speaking exercise that he's been implementing into his life that may help you with this very issue. You can find this...

   Dec 23, 2020

   43m
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    37 ~ Jason Madden ~ From The Corporate Insurance Life To Holistic Nutritionist and Beyond

    Meet Jason Madden. He was once a man of the corporate lifestyle. But now walked many paths of life. Since the corporate lifestyle never left Jason feeling fulfilled. He sought out secret identities such as stand up comedy and was even a rapper for a while. As time went on Jason's health became a...

    Dec 16, 2020

    1h 14m
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    36 ~ Bikes and Bullshit # 2 ~ Starting A Business For Under $100

    Welcome back to our 2nd edition of Bikes and Bullshit. We managed to edit the sound quality to cut out the bike noise so we are going to keep this bike party rolling. Today Shelby has switched things up instead of just chatting. By using a deck of cards to decide an interesting topic. The topic…

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    Dec 10, 2020

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    35 ~ Austin Copson - From A Party Lifestyle to Healthy Home Owner

    Meet Austin Copson. For most of you who are close to Shelby, you will know this name. For the ones who don't, Austin is a long time friend of the Friesen family. After meeting at a throwback, Friesen pissed Austin and Shelby were friends immediately. Growing up over the years, their group of...

    Dec 5, 2020

    1h 29m
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    34 ~ Josh Gratton - From NHL Player to Battling With Post Concussion Syndrome

    Growing up in Brantford, Ontario in a family of hockey players, Josh always had the goal of playing professionally. But the long-term dream was always to play in the NHL. But unlike most guys, he didn’t get drafted into the OHL or NHL. Josh realized that if he wanted to make it, he would have to...

    Nov 30, 2020

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    33 ~ Tyler Trowbridge ~ Bikes And Bullshit

    Welcome back to another episode. Today we are trying something new. Tyler is back for his second episode with Shelby but there's a twist. They are doing it on road bikes. Tyler was having issues getting out of bed in the morning and knew he needed a change. So he reached out to Shelby and…

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    Nov 25, 2020

    37m
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    32 ~ Dr Richardson ~ Mental Health and Medicine + Behind The Scenes of The Canadian Medical System

    Meet Dr. Dave Richardson. A family doctor for over 30 years. Dave went to medical school here in Vancouver. And eventually found his home in Langley where he began his own practice. Funny enough Dave had the pleasure of being Shelby's family doctor and has known him for most of his life. After...

    Nov 16, 2020

    1h 14m
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    31 ~ Shelby Friesen ~ Quality Time Exercise

    On last week's solo episode, Shelby spoke about quality time. He left you hanging with an exercise that can help you make up your mind on what the heck to do during your planned quality time. Tune in to hear more about what Shelby has to say this week! You can find this episode of Mental...

    Nov 11, 2020

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    30 ~ Jabronies ~ From Working At Popeyes To Podcast Professionals

    Meet Nick and Calvin. A couple of young men who just want to talk about their feelings. You may know them from the Jabroni Podcast. If not. We suggest you download Episode 1 right away. You’ll be hooked. However, we invited the two over to our studio for a chat. What we discover is that they are...

    Nov 7, 2020

    1h 20m
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    29 ~ Shelby Friesen ~ Quality Time

    Hey everyone! Welcome back to another solo segment with our favourite guy Shelby Friesen. Tune in to this quick chat to find out why it's important to have quality time with everyone in your life. You can find this episode of Mental Millennials on our website, podbean app, or YouTube! We hope you...

    Nov 2, 2020

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    28 ~ Janelle Frances ~ From Silent for a Month To Successful Life Coach

    Meet Janelle Frances. Al life coach and Astrologer looking to connect and help other souls in need. Janelle was entirely different growing up during her 20s though. At the age of 20 she moved from Alberta to Vancouver. While she was here she worked at a restaurant to pay for her school. Her 20s...

    Oct 28, 2020

    1h 25m
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    27 ~ Shelby Friesen ~ From Surface Level Chit Chat To Deeper Conversations

    This is the first installment of some shorter episodes! Shelby lets you in on a few tips and tricks that he's using in his everyday life. This quick clip focuses on the “three question rule” and how it can lead to deeper conversations. You can find this episode of Mental Millennials on our…

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    Oct 23, 2020

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    26 ~ Paul Marlow ~ From Depressive State to MDMA Therapy

    Meet Paul Marlow aka Tall Paul. Until Paul was 33 he had no idea how to live life for himself. Always acting for others he lost his way. With the pass of his Dad he realized that he was not only misleading those around him, but he was fooling himself. After being in a depressed state for a long...

    Oct 15, 2020

    34m
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    25 ~ Andrew Taylor ~ How a year full of potatoes brought Andrew from an Overweight Food Addict to an Aspiring Doctor

    Andrew was a former junior Australian Champion kayaker. Since that time Andrew had an unhealthy relationship with food. In 2015 he tried every diet on the planet. This left him in despair after every attempt failed and he still weighed 333lbs. Andrew realized his behaviours were similar to that…

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    Sep 30, 2020

    43m
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    24 ~ Fiohann Dover ~ From A Dark Past To Budding Nutritional Expert

    Fiohann was born and raised in the UK. His parents were free spirits and jumped locations often. While still, young Fiohann’s parents separated from one another. His father stayed in the UK while his Mother whisked him and his sister off to Spain. It was hard for them to adjust to a foreign...

    Sep 25, 2020

    1h 53m
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    23 ~ Brandon Samson ~ From Abusive Habits and Toxic Relationships to finding a counsellor and becoming a Happy Home Owner.

    Welcome back, everyone! We took a little hiatus over the summer to have some time for ourselves and adventure. But we also changed some things so we are coming back stronger than before. That’s enough about us though... We are happy to introduce you to Brandon Samson. Brandon is 28 years old and...

    Sep 9, 2020

    1h 58m
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    22 ~ Barnaby Alkier ~ Release From the Hospital to Recovering From Mania

    Our second episode with Barnaby Alkier definitely had a different tone. Since we last spoke to our good friend he had been hospitalized twice. After being released from hospital Barnaby fell into a deep depression where he questioned his faith among many other things. Getting a different look at...

    Jun 25, 2020

    1h 36m
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    21 ~ Barnaby Alkier ~ Raised In A Cult To Possessed By Lucifer

    Barnaby Alkier is a sweet and innocent man who was raised in a religious family. He and his family would attend Cornerstone Church. At the time it was thought to be a wholesome place for Christians to practice religion. Growing up there were many moments in Barnaby's life that have been seared…

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    Jun 15, 2020

    1h 29m
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    20 ~ Dr Rigo Keffereputz ~ From Med School Graduate to Naturopathic Physician

    Dr. Rigo Kefferputz was well on his way toward a career in traditional medicine when during his interview with prospective schools, something dawned on him. His epiphany came when he was continually asked about his approach toward treating patients. He became disenchanted with the medical system...

    May 26, 2020

    1h 26m
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    19 ~ Dylan Jacob ~ From Locked Up In Juvie To Founder Of Bru Mate

    Meet Dylan Jacob a 24-year-old inventor and entrepreneur. However, Dylan did not always see himself in this light. At a young age, he was homeschooled by his father who wanted to protect him from the world. After his parents split Dylan felt the need to make money to help support his family. Fast...

    May 14, 2020

    1h 30m
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    17 ~ Ed Blunderfield Coaching Session  ~ Catching Up With Shelby, The Not So Obvious Habits, What Can You Offer?

    Ed Blunderfield is back but this time with a twist. The following episode is a live coaching session between Shelby and Ed. They cover all aspects of Shelby's life such as quitting his job, what he has to offer, ect. There’s not much else we can say other than you need to listen and listen well....

    Apr 23, 2020

    1h 07m
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    16 ~ Josh Daigneault ~ Just a regular Kid, The Invisible Injury, Take A Pill Or Take My Life

    As far as Josh can remember he was like every other kid. Happy, carefree, and enjoying life! At the age of three, he got his first concussion but had many more to come. Now in his early 20s, he’s living a life full of confusion and pain. Josh and his parents didn’t realize what he is actually...

    Apr 17, 2020

    55m
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    15 ~ Jeremy Lagler ~   Life after Hockey, Beating the Bad out of Your Day, The Useless Tool

    Playing the game he loved every day was a pretty good life. At a young age, Jeremy was traded to a team in Saskatchewan and things started to change. He was no longer enjoying hockey. Nor was he enjoying life for that matter. In a sport that is played by hardened athletes, it can be very scary to...

    Apr 11, 2020

    1h 31m
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    14 ~ Ed Blunderfield ~ The Corporate Life, Who is Ed, 90s Mental Health Software - Part 2

    Ed Blunderfield is a transpersonal coach and the founder of Open Dialogue. Ed works with many people to improve their lives. He's there to ask the hard questions or give you that push you’ve been looking for. This time Ed is in the hot seat. Full episode covers:⁠ The Coaching Life Who is Ed? 90s...

    Apr 5, 2020

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    13 ~ Ed Blunderfield ~ The Corporate Life, Who is Ed, 90s Mental Health Software - Part 1

    Ed Blunderfield is a transpersonal coach and the founder of Open Dialogue. Ed works with many people to improve their lives. He's there to ask the hard questions or give you that push you’ve been looking for. This time Ed is in the hot seat. Full episode covers:⁠ The Coaching Life Who is Ed? 90s...

    Apr 5, 2020

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    12 ~ Taylor Jmaeff ~ Choose Kind Foundation, Youth At Risk, and Abusive Parents

    Taylor is tough, caring, and will do anything to save a generation of youth from mental illness. She started the Choose Kind Foundation because she saw that our school system was overlooking mental health in elementary and high school. Taylor was raised in an abusive environment. Her mom was an...

    Mar 31, 2020

    53m
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    11 ~ Austin Hebert ~ The Chef Lifestyle, Trouble in Calgary, Kidney and Liver Failure

    Moving to Calgary with his girlfriend after high school, he had a job set up with his uncle, who was an executive chef at a top restaurant. He worked all day and didn’t eat. Austin lived the chef lifestyle to the fullest. Life was great and Austin thought he had finally taken a step in the right...

    Mar 26, 2020

    1h 48m
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    10 ~ Covid-19 with special guest ~ How the flu differs, media scare, and exponential growth rates

    Covid-19 has been declared a pandemic. It's crazy how all this has blown up in a matter of a couple short months. How is it growing and what is the media telling us? It's not the end of the world but it might be more than it seems. Join Shelby and Jaymie with special guest Steven Lawrence for the...

    Mar 18, 2020

    1h 45m
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    9 ~ Zac Koop ~ Breath Work, Fasting Practices, Urine Therapy and More

    Sometimes the western method of medicine doesn't do the trick. That's where Zac comes in. He's not your ordinary medicine man. Zac is a Breathwork Facilitator and Holistic Coach. He also practices the art of Yoga, Qigong, among many other disciplines. From a very early age, Zac knew he was not…

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    Mar 3, 2020

    1h 43m
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    8 ~ Shelby Friesen ~ The early years, diet and health, growing up with a mental illness

    The tables have turned, now it's time for our host Shelby Friesen to be under the microscope. Shelby is joined once again by his brother Jaymie for an in-depth discussion of Shelby's life. Having the two brothers makes for an interesting chat as they take a deep dive into their past to try and...

    Feb 20, 2020

    1h 38m
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    7 ~ Jaymie Friesen ~ Follow Up Episode, Healers Vs Doctors, Dissociative Episodes

    Once again, we have Jaymie Friesen joining us for an always fun and entertaining interview. Tune in as Jaymie and Shelby answer questions from Jaymie's last episode. Full episode covers:⁠ Dissociative Episodes Healers Vs Doctors Questions from Jaymies Last Episode Energy Readers ⁠ You can find…

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    Feb 11, 2020

    57m
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    6 ~ Meaghan Gipps ~ Bipolar Disorder, Living in the Psych Ward, and Sexual Assault

    Tune in as Meaghan gives us an eye-opening look into her life with Bipolar Disorder. She has tried a handful of doctors and drugs on her long journey to where she is today. From living in the Psych ward to dealing with sexual assault abroad, Meaghan and Shelby discuss it all... Full episode...

    Jan 28, 2020

    1h 22m
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    4 ~ Jaymie Friesen ~ Dissociative Disorder, Uncovering The Unknown, and His Approach To Healing

    Jaymie has been experiencing dissociative episodes for as long as he can remember but it wasn't until the turn of a recent event that he really started to dig in. He shares what he has been uncovering from his past that's been fuelling these events including physical / sexual abuse as a child.…

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    Dec 17, 2019

    2h 13m
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    3 ~ Dylan Ferreira ~ Severe anxiety, insane asylum, and the passing of a parent

    Dylan Shares his experience from the first time he can remember suffering from anxiety and the road to where he is now. This is a deep dive into some of the major struggles of anxiety. On top of everything he was already going through sadly his mother passed away. Dylan is very open and doesn't...

    Nov 23, 2019

    1h 59m
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    2 ~ Tyler Trowbridge ~ From a family that couldn't afford food to a website wizard by the age of 17

    Tyler shares his experience growing up in a low income family and what he did to create a life of his own. It wasn't often his parents could afford food which left them in the hands of the food bank. If you've ever donated to the food bank before you already know its only packaged goods and no...

    Nov 23, 2019

    1h 51m