The Journey with Jared
by Jared Salekin
Starting with a quarter life crisis and ending with hitting the reset button on my life, I found myself questioning everything that I thought I knew. Documenting this quest for answers through a podcast I explore topics on mental health, self improvement, and much more. I do this through talking to others about their journeys (Journeys), deep dives into specific topics (Pit Stops), and sharing other conversations that I’m a part of.
Episodes
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Finding your Niche and Achieving your Goals | Journey 41 w/ Aleyna Dogan
On this episode of the podcast I have Aleyna Dogan on the show. Aleyna, originally from Turkey, moved to New York for college. Aleyna has made a name for herself in the world of Web 3.0 with her incredible writing skills, starting her own newsletter as well as working for Vayner NFT (now…
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The Different Ways Grief Shows Up | Journey 40 w/Vivian Nunez
On this episode I’m joined by Vivian Nunez, a writer and content creator. We begin by discussing Vivian’s platform and what led her to start it, talking about grief and the difference between grieving at ten versus twenty-one. Continuing on grief, we talk about how grief for every person is...
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A Conversation on Mental Health and Toxic Masculinity | Journey 39 w/ Ryan Forsyth
On this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Forsyth an award-winning mental health speaker and advocate, and the host of Life in Red Podcast. We begin by getting some insight into Ryan’s life, and what led him to become an advocate in the first place, then we talk about the importance of reaching out to...
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The Mental Link to Physical Movement | Journey 38 w/Sara Raymond
On this episode, I’m joined by Sara Raymond, a hypnotherapist, and Pilates instructor from Maryland. She is a mother of two and one of the founders of The Mindful Movement. We start off by talking about the road that led Sara to hypnotherapy and transformational coaching, I then ask about her...
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Balancing Mental Health with being an Influencer | Journey 37 w/ Steven Sharpe Jr
On this episode, I'm joined by Steven Sharpe Jr who is based out of Brooklyn, New York. A mental health advocate and content creator, he is the founder of Nobius Creative Studios and the host of Sanctum Podcast. In our conversation we discuss our childhoods and how they shape us, how Steven…
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Finding Yourself and Enjoying the Journey | Journey 36 w/Justin Peters
On this episode I'm joined by Justin Peters, the founder and host of “The Struggle is Real” Podcast. We start off discussing our childhoods and reminding ourselves that the journey doesn’t end at thirty. We then go into the parallels between our individual paths, the power of travel, and how…
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Finding the common ground between all of us | Journey 35 w/ Mike Joseph
On this episode, I’m joined by Mike Joseph, born and raised in New York City, Mike is the host of two podcasts and a radio show, a mental health advocate and activist, and a wellness and sexuality educator. We begin by talking about what led Mike to go to therapy in the first place, and the...
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How Men think about Love, Belonging, and Connection | Journey 34 w/ Alex Holmes
On this episode, I'm joined by Alex Holmes, the author of "Time to Talk: How men think about love, belonging, and connection". Alex is a student psychotherapist and works as an existential mental health coach. He also hosts the podcast; "Time to Talk with Alex Holmes". We begin our conversation…
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Working Through Shame with The Unashamed Alcoholic | Journey 33 w/ Becca Atkinson
On this episode, I'm joined by the Unashamed Alcoholic Becca Atkinson. Becca is a public speaker and podcaster who shares her journey, working to remove the shame around being an alcoholic. She has interviewed people such as Mary Walsh from This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Deborah DiGiovanni (a stand-up...
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Art Therapy and How it Translates to Life | Journey 32 w/ Jenn Seniuk
On this episode I'm joined by Jenn Seniuk of Belly Eye Art Therapy. Jenn is an art therapist and podcaster, who shares the value of art therapy with her audience. In our conversation we talk about the rigid structures that surround some of us and how to break out of those boxes, men’s emotions…
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Why Understanding Your Past Allows you to Build your Future | Journey 31 w/ Furkhan Dandia
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Furkhan Dandia (@eunoiazen) to discuss how going through a divorce started him on his mental health journey. Through seeing a therapist, Furkhan started to dive into his childhood and how it had shaped the man he had become. Working through his own...
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Finding Balance and Normalizing the Dark Thoughts | Journey 30 w/ Kathryn Burmeister
Lawyer, coach and author, Kathryn Burmeister joins me on the podcast this week to share her story. While working as a personal injury lawyer in Georgia, the managing partner of Kathryn's firm committed suicide. Not wanting to give up on her clients, Kathryn joined a few others in taking on their...
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Refusing to be a Footnote in Other People Stories | Journey 29 w/ Dakshima Haputhanthri
Dakshima Haputhanthri is a former lawyer from Sri Lanka, she emigrated to Canada and founded Dilipani, an organization that helps people from the LGBTQ2S+ community come out. We dive into Dakshima's personal story of coming out to her family, how she had to live two separate lives in her home...
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Nordic Biohacking and Finding Happiness | Journey 28 w/ Mads Friis
Mads Friis is the founder of the Growth Island podcast where he covers topics around health, performance, business and life's bigger mysteries. Aside from the podcast, he has also co-built 3 successful startups and has a background in management consulting with Deloitte. Mads is using this...
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Entrepreneurship | Journey 27 w/ Randy McRae
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Randy McRae. We discuss his journey of going from working at a large corporation, to starting his own accounting firm, and then back to working at a large corporation. We also discuss the differences between how entrepreneurship is portrayed on social...
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The Struggle of Getting out of my own Head | My Experiences so Far
I have always lived in my head, over analyzing everything, trying to game-plan for every possible outcome. Trying to get out of my head and actually be present in the moment I'm in, being less in my head and more in body. Although it has proven to be a difficult task and I am far from mastering…
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Changing the Definitions around Forgiveness
I wanted to share my thoughts around looking at forgiveness differently, the idea that forgiving someone or "making peace" with a situation doesn't mean that whatever happened was okay, but it is important to be able to move on from and accept it as a part of our life. Follow me on IG for more...
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Taking off the Mask with Modern Maskulinity | Journey 26
On this episode I'm joined by Coach Kyle and Anwar from the Modern Maskulinity podcast. The conversation centres around challenging what it means to be a man and how it has been presented by society. We chat different leadership styles, tapping into and showing different emotions, vulnerability,...
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Embracing and Acknowledging our Differences | Journey 25 w/ Ian Brooks
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Dr. Ian Brooks, psychologist and corporate consultant to talk about his new book, Intention. We talk about his experiences working with people on a locked down ward, and then at high profile corporations. How they were different and the common themes...
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Inner Critic vs Inherited Critic
In this episode I talk about the idea of our inner critic actually being an inherited critic, that it is not our voice that we're hearing and that it was put there by someone else. I also go into my experiences with self talk, how I've navigated and improved it. Hope you enjoy!
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The Press Release vs the Messy Middle | Journey 24 w/ Ashoka Rajendra
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Ashoka Rajendra where we discuss going through the messy middle. The messy parts of our lives that don't go "according to plan" but that shape who we are. We touch on how naivety can actually help battle imposter syndrome, why blanket advice can do…
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Video Games and Mental Health | Journey 23 w/ Spencer Boyle
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Spencer Boyle. We discuss how Spencer chose happiness and pursuing his passion over money, and how he combined his love for video games with mental health, supporting not only those around him but some great causes as well. You can find Spencer here:...
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Romantic vs Therapeutic Relationships
On this episode I talk about distinguishing between romantic and therapeutic relationships. How they're different and why it's important to be able to tell the difference.
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The 3 Ways to Hold your Heart
On this episode I share my thoughts on the three ways to hold your heart. Holding it close to your chest and not letting anyone see it, shoving it in people's faces and forcing them to see it, or safely presenting it in front of you. I hope you enjoy!
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Dating, Comedy, and Entrepreneurship | Journey 22 w/ Harrison Forman
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Harrison Forman, one of the co-creators of the live show UpDating. He tells the story of how he went from working at Facebook, to live streaming his dates, to selling out venues and co-hosting live shows in New York. We also touch on the role that…
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How to Create Change in your Life | YCLC Talk
This episode of the podcast is a recording of the talk I did for the Young Construction Leaders of Calgary. I went in depth on the cause of my quarter life crisis, gaining perspective on my life, removing the "should's" in our lives, and why we need to live for ourselves and not others. For more...
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Positivity and Living an Authentic Life | Journey 21 w/ Germaine Cookson
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by the Believer Junkie, Germaine Cookson. She shares her story of coming to Canada and why she was called to help other people believe in themselves. We also touch on living your life outside of the box, the power of positivity, how to find clarity in…
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No One Will Pursue Your Dreams for You | Journey 20 w/ Vernon Foster II
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Vernon Foster II to learn more about his journey and how seemingly unrelated experiences shaped the path that he is on today. We also touch on breaking free from the constraints that are placed on us by those around us, and the idea of being a…
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The Power of Intuition | Journey 19 w/ Sunil Godse
Intuition can be a powerful force in our lives if we learn how to use it. Sunil Godse, who has spent thousands of hours studying Intuition, breaking down the art and science behind it, and how people can take advantage of it, joins me for this episode for a deep dive into his findings. I hope you...
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Mental Health and Modern Masculinity | The Kings of Hearts Podcast
This episode is a recording of when I was a guest on the Kings of Hearts Podcast. Nuke and Andy are two people that played major roles in the start of my journey exploring modern masculinity, community, and personal development. I was honoured to be asked to be a guest on their podcast and was...
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Learning to Trust Again | Pit Stop 21 w/ Rebecca Reinhart
I'm joined by Rebecca Reinhart from the Unintentional Pornstar Podcast again for this episode where we discuss our experiences with trusting others. We also discuss feminism, humanism, and modern masculinity, how they're connected and the roles they play in our lives. I hope you enjoy! You can…
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Not Letting Trauma Get in the Way of Success | Journey 18 w/ Colin Crossman
On this episode I'm joined by Colin Crossman where we discuss the differences between being an educator and a teacher, his experiences with death, and his journey with mental health. I hope you enjoy! You can find Colin on IG @colincrossman Follow on IG for more content @jaredsalekin
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Taking Back Your Power with The Unintentional Porn Star | Journey 17
This week I'm joined by dance choreographer and host of "The Unintentional Porn Star" podcast, Rebecca Reinhart. The Unintentional Porn Star comes from the experience of Rebecca having a private sex tape released on the internet without her permission. We discuss how it affected the relationships...
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Seeing People for Who They are Instead of Who I Want Them to Be
With some reflection I have realized that I have a problem seeing people for who they actually are, instead I build them up into an unrealistic, perfect version of themselves. On this episode I share what I've discovered. For more content follow Jared on IG @jaredsalekin
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How the Thoughts of the Child Influence the Life of the Man
On this episode I reflect on ages 12-14, my experiences and how they affect me in my life now. For more content follow Jared on IG @jaredsalekin
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Beer, Bands and Body Image | Journey 16 with Trevor Jay
On this episode I'm joined by Trevor Jay who is currently a beer rep for Blindman brewing. We chat about his journey with craft beer, his love for music, and the experiences from his weight loss leading to people treating him differently. Enjoy! Trevor's IG: @trevorwjay For more content follow...
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A Discussion on Men's Mental Health | Eye of the Wheel Podcast
This is a recording from a couple of weeks ago when I was on the Eye of the Wheel podcast with my friend Laura Aitken. We talked Men's Mental Health and Modern Masculinity. You can connect with Laura on Instagram @eyeofthewheel For more content follow Jared on IG @jaredsalekin
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Living in "and" instead of "or" Culture | Journey 15 w/ Keith Belliveau
On this episode I'm joined by Dr. Keith Belliveau where we discuss gaining respect as a young professional, what he learned from studying abroad, taking a holistic view on health, and what modern masculinity means to us. Enjoy! For more content follow Jared on IG @jaredsalekin
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Perseverance and Passion | Journey 14 w/ Luciano D'lorio
On this episode I'm joined by Luciano D'lorio, the managing director of Cushman & Wakefield in Quebec. We discuss what makes people successful and how to deal with rejection. The actions and mindset you need when first starting out, and how to maintain that success. We also talk about mentorship,...
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My Interview on The Curious One Podcast | What We Have Learned From Creating A Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a recording from The Curious One Podcast where I was a guest for episode 33. I have had Emma on the podcast a couple of times and was excited when she invited me to be a guest on hers. The episode focusses around my journey, our relationships with competition, my...
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Masculine vs Feminine Traits and How They Show Up | Pit Stop 20
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined again by Brandon Archer to discuss Masculine and Feminine traits and energy's. How they're not gender specific and why it's important to be able to tap into both of them. We also discuss how they show up in romantic relationships and why it can be…
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Using Athletics to Fit In | Journey 13 w/ Hafeez Sumani
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Hafeez Sumani to talk about his journey. We discuss the "athletic mask" attaching your self worth to your performance in athletics, and how focussing on the outcome instead of the process can lead to unhealthy practices. We also touch on the culture...
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Staying Motivated and being Accountable to Yourself | Pit Stop 19
On this episode Emma Krebs joins me again to talk staying motivated when walking the non traditional path. We discuss when people around you don't understand or doubt the direction you're taking, and when you aren't accountable to anyone but yourself, how do you keep going? As well as why we got...
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Reflecting on 2020 | Vulnerability and What Comes Next
I have been doing a lot of reflecting on this past year and the journey that I have been on. One word has stood out more than any, Vulnerability, unknowingly I have been focussing on vulnerability and it has lead to enormous amounts of growth for me. However I feel that it is time for a new…
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Don't Wait for a Heart Attack to Start Working on Yourself | Journey 12 w/ Brandon Archer
On today's episode I'm joined by Brandon Archer (@brandon.s.archer), a men's work leader and coach who's journey of self discovery started with a sudden heart attack while riding his bike in 2016. We discuss how his life changed after that, joining a men's group and challenging the narratives…
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Healing Yourself to Better Help Others | Journey 11 w/ Hannah Powley
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Hannah Powley (@liftwithhannah) where we discuss how her journey of becoming a coach started with working on herself. We talk about the relationship we have between our masculine and feminine sides, how we stand in our own way, and how by working on...
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Using Psychedelics and Plant Medicine with Purpose | Pit Stop 18
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Andy (@andy.ngvyen) to learn more about his experiences with psychedelics and plant medicine. We discuss approaching these substances not for recreation, but with intention, in a safe setting, and integrating the experience after it is over. Although...
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Why Pursuing Perfection Actually Holds us Back | Pit Stop 17
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Benji (@bsmitss) again to talk about the idea of perfection. How it relates to our self worth, how it can stop us from putting ourselves out there, and how it's tied to the pursuit of seeking positive affirmation from others. I hope you enjoy!
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The Mental Side of Physical Training | Journey 10 w/Anthony Huynh
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Anthony Huynh (@huynh_anthony), a personal trainer who has also competed in physique and power lifting competitions. However instead of focussing on the physical side of things, we focus on the mental side of physical training, talking about things…
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Getting out of your Head and Taking Action | Pit Stop 16
On this episode of the podcast Andy and I discuss how people can get stuck in their heads with self help and development, where they continually learn about it, but struggle to put any of it into action. We talk about why we think this happens and some strategies that we have used to break out of...
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Starting with a quarter life crisis and ending with hitting the reset button on my life, I found myself questioning everything that I thought I knew. Documenting this quest for answers through a podcast I explore topics on mental health, self improvement, and much more. I do this through talking to others about their journeys (Journeys), deep dives into specific topics (Pit Stops), and sharing other conversations that I’m a part of.
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