H.A.F Podcast

I talk about negitive thoughts that run through my head and how i look past them to a vision of success. I will never allow myself to forget why i am working so hard. I hope this openess helps you find your passion and drive. Life is hard...... yep so might as well be harder. In a world that i feel that has lost the creativity of past generations. Though over saturation of negitive media. Lets bring back the excitement of colours and sounds, freedom of nature and art. Be the best possible you, and think about others this is what makes humans speaicial. Our empathy set us apart from any other animail. Thank you for listening i hope you enjoyed. 

 Good morning VGR I am Arthur Laramie,  I am a Veteran of 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, joining the military in 2008, and serving as a Patricia from early 2009 until 2015. I was then posted to JSR, where retired via medical release in 2017.  During my military career, I completed two tours to Afghanistan, first as a Door Gunner in Kandahar, and second as a Convoy Ops driver in Kabul.  My efforts to bring awareness and aid to fellow members and veterans began with the establishment of my clothing-line, HAF (Hard As Fuk) Apparel. Our mandate at Hard As Fuk Apparel is to bring together members and veterans who are suffering from PTSD, OSI, Anxiety and Depression. The goal is to create a community that acts as a beacon of light in for those in the dark places. If you see any one wearing this brand you know they are safe to talk with and can actively listen. Our ultimate goal is to grow the brand to the point of being able to hire only veterans.  My second endeavour is The Iron King Ltd., a physical fitness facility that caters to the environmental needs of those service members, veterans, police, corrections, fire fighters, paramedics and nurses who have to deal with their stressors due to service. This facility is a home-away-from-home. It’s designed to create a comfortable and welcoming environment. Our staff are Mental Health First Aid qualified, and many of our members that are not service-persons make mental health their first priority. This space is meant to be a healthy choice to get out aggression, anger, frustration, sadness and pain, rather than those suffering turning to alcohol and drugs. We also host Project Trauma Support Peer Support group meeting every Sunday from 7pm to 9pm. Legitimate and true no-judgement zone. Come as you are, and be appreciated and cared for, for just that. Personally, business aside, I am making a difference by being open, honest and vulnerable. Actions speak louder than words, and participating in events like the Town Hall meetings, engaging people in their wants and needs, establishing my own political career, but most importantly, being a the best husband and father that I can be are ways I am leading the way in embracing my diagnosis, owning my life, and rewarding myself by helping others.

I was preping my front lawn and back lawn for spring time today. Boots covered in mud from picking up rocks i was in my own head listing to 90's grunge. My mind became thankfull for this time in music and all the bands that fought for individuality and creativity. I enjoy sharing my perspective of life I hope to get better at sharing i  find alot of healing threw the sharing of ideas & philosphy. Thank you, and i hope you enjoy. www.theironkingltd.com for all my links. 

Sharining thoughts that help find myself. Life is long and short make sure each day is worth your time. A funny Trudeau moment...slip of the tongue. Sharing a liitle of my plans for H.A.F. www.theironkingltd.com for all my links. 

What a blast trying the facebook Q and A. Thank you for participating.www.theironkingltd.com for all my links.  

SelfTakes a long time to believe you have fixed yourself. I though i was all good untill reality set in. 

A few topics today. I introduce Kingston Ontario's Veteran Walk. 1 of many across Canada on June 3rd 2018 . How Prime Misters Justin Trudeau thoughtless words made me feel anger and sadness. Then some useless thoughts of the Super Bowl because why not ? Lastly my thoughts on why training is so important for a long happy life. There is a shout out as allways. check out www.theironkingltd.com for all my links.   

In this episode I talk about the feelings I have as a Canadian Veteran. Sometimes the concept of calling myself a "veteran" feels like such a strange concept, mostly because of how young I am. I am part of the younger generation of men and women who have been to more warzones than I can name. I am so proud to call myself a veteran, and if you are one, you should too. I offer no solutions for the Veteran community, the political climate in this country surrounding verterans and benefits is completely mind boggling, and whether you support what veterans are after or not, I encourage you to see what Equitas is figting for and Google the recent town hall meeting events in Edmonton with Prime Minister Trudeau, to shed some light on what vets across Canada are fighting for. However I do have some advice for all veterans, be the hard-working Canadian citizens that you so proudly were while in service, show the civilian population how much we have to offer. Lead from the front.

Making the most of each moment is hard. Pushing myself to learn and never procrastinate. Being a loving, caring, and attentitive father. These task are hard when you feel down, sad, slow, stretched, depresed. With this understanding of self I have made a vow to disregard personal doubt to ensure I live each moment to the fullest.  www.theironkingltd.com www.immersespa.ca 

Trying to stay focused. working hard to not procantante on any tasks. We are organizing Kingstons Veteran walk June 3rd. We are launching a clothing line. We are growing The Iron King ltd.We are making sure to help others. Thank you for helping us grow. Keeping it real. Thank you Wade for being apart, of HAF Podcast and The Iron KIng ltd @ppcli66 Intagram @theironkiingltd @wadethemac 

Pratice, branding,thoughts, learnin. www.theironkingltd.com@theironkingltdtwitter: @ppcli66

Thoughts on the concept of true listning. A quick talk about the NOW. Check out www.theironkingltd.com Twitter: @ppcli66Thank you and please rate.     

Talking about  great ways to present your feeling. Situations are somthimes out of our control. How do we deal with our thoughts? Please share and rate our content. www.theironkingltd.com @wadevmac @theironkingltd Twitter: @ppcli66  

One of of best shows to date! Please rate and comment. Follow us on Facebook: The Iron King Ltd.Instagram: @theironkingltd                 @hardasfukapparel                 @wadethemac Twitter: @ppcli66 

    Wade i talk about our Film Pick It Up Put It Down. A group of 7 amazing lifters From The Iron King ltd Bersesrk Barabell. We talk about Wade's creative proces in making this 32 minute mini-doc, the roadblocks he overcame as well as our appriopriate usual rabit holes such as the importance of "taking breaks" for introverts (like Wade) and folks who suffer from social anxiety and PTSD. Check out the film here:Follow The Iron King ltd on Insta @theironkingltd Follow Arthur on twitter @ppcli66Follow Wade on INSTA @wadethemachttps://youtu.be/Jo4yx5lv2f4

I had the honour of speaking to 75 Canadain forces members.  about stress and health. I spoke from my point of view. i feel proud and hopefull for the future. please comment and share  

In this episode, Wade and I started talking about stress management... but we digressed quite a bit. We cover such topics as North America not having a well defined enemy, stress management techniques, jelousy (or Wade's extreme lackthereof) as well as the importance of open communication with your family, friends and partners.

In this episode, our videographer Wade (Insta: @wadethemac) joins us again as we discuss the idea of community. The podcast takes several interesting rabit holes such as Wade's childhood in a village of 800 people and then moving to Toronto, A buddy and me jumping into a random bar fight then leaving and lightly touching on things such as legalization of drugs and Wade's definition of anarchy. Find Wade here:@wadethemac on InstagramHis dog training company, Wade's Dogmanship: www.wadesdogmanship.com and @wadesdogmanship on socialJoin the community!@theironkingltd on instagram@ppcli66 on Twitterwww.theironkingltd.com  

In this episode, we sit down with Canadian Armed Forces vertran Matt Tofflemire. We discuss ND's (neglegant discharge) including one that made Matt go deaf for a moment, the PEC ferry, leaving gun barrell's on school buses and both of our struggles and recovery with PTSD and mental health. 

Welcome to the first episode of Got Your SIX. This first episode will be me and my videographer Wade shooting the breeze about my story, slaming twitter and talking about what the premise of this podcast will be about. This podcast will primarily feature the stories and lessons learned from fellow vetrans, but if you have any questions, feel free to hit me up on social media or email me.Twitter: @ppcli66Instagram: @theironkingltdOr Email Me: theironkingltd@gmail.comHope you enjoy!