Mindset Stories

Frank and David discuss the effects of covid-19 on social connectivity, and why our mindset pre-pandemic was such a key indicator of how we would navigate something so unprecedented.

David relays a tale of tragedy that has its roots in Cancer and attempts to start a family. The attitude on display by the protagonist of the story is exemplary, and serves as a reminder of just how much we can overcome when we adopt the correct attitude.

David shares a story of a woman who had to endure a heart-wrenching event in her life during the later stages of pregnancy, that ultimately shaped her into the resilient person she is today.

David chats to Fliss all the way in Australia about her book "The light was always there" which was written as a children's book to help them make sense of the covid-19 pandemic, but has also changed the perspectives of adults around the world

David and Frank sit down to discuss the different types of mindset that we have.

A break from the usual format, with some tips from David about small things you can do that can have a huge impact on your future mental health

Kymber moved from Saskatchewan to nova Scotia a year ago, and at the beginning of the year became involved in the restaurant industry. Then, Covid hit, and kymber had to adjust. As a personable, vibrant character who radiates positivity on everyone she meets, the uncertainties and social distancing aspects of covid meant Kymber's experience completely shifted from her initial expectations. Kymber also underwent a mindset transformation over the past year, and her attitude is truly exemplary.

Pat has been a high achiever most of his life. Thriving in a business that demands an up close and personal approach, covid-19 hit Pat's industry hard. So what did he do? he adapted, and he continued to succeed. For more information on Pat, visit www.mindbody.io

In this weeks Friday feels episode, David relays a tale from a recent barbershop experience and the opportunities it presented for educating on the importance of body language and tone. Note: The barber gave a great haircut!

This week, David relays an incredible story about his mother during her battle with cancer.

David speaks with Tyler Simmons about his experiences as a black male living in Nova Scotia, and gathers his perspective on recent events across the globe and what needs to be done to effect lasting change. For more information on the black lives matter initiative, please visit https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/

In the latest episode, David recounts an incredible tale from the Summer of 2017 that led to a lot of joy, happiness and emotion.

David and Frank reunite to discuss all things mindset related to covid-19.

In our first story since the Covid-19 lockdown, David chats to top health psychologist Dr. Michael Vallis about all things behaviour and habit related. This is a genuine, bonafide expert relaying his thoughts on the things that will actually service us in terms of making changes we want to last in our life. For more on Dr. Vallis and his work, visit www.behaviourchangeinstitute.ca

This week, David sits down with entrepreneur Nick Stoddard, Co founder of Antimatter Creative labs and Dart Frog Events. With family roots in Jamaica, Nick was born and raised in a Nova Scotian community where crime, violence and unpredictability became the norm, introducing some extremely tough barriers to success. Through some fascinating life choices (including a complete change in fashion sense!) Nick has been able to position himself extremely well in the modern world of technology and entrepreneurship, whilst never forgetting where he came from or what he endured, a skill that will see him continue to succeed throughout lifes endeavours. For more information on Nick and his businesses, you can visit https://antimatterlabs.ca/ and https://dartfrogevents.com/

In a timely educational episode, Frank interviews psychologist Dean Perry, who knows a thing or two about the human mindset, emergency preparedness and trauma. With over 30 years experience, he has had a huge impact on mental health services within the the Mental Health Community / Environment in Nova Scotia. At present, he is the Nova Scotia coordinator for the American Psychological Association's Disaster Response Network. Dean is the perfect person to speak to when it comes to determining our mindset responses in relation to trauma and disasters. There is a lot of takeaways from this story.

This week, Frank sits down with St francis Xavier student union leader Rebecca, who has a unique tale on campus life. An activist, a proud daughter and a young lady with huge aspirations, Rebecca's story transcends university life in a time where aggressive and dominant male behaviour should no longer be accepted as "boys will be boys". Rebecca spoke out, and because of her, many others did too. This episode will help you understand why that is so important, and why remaining true to your authentic self is always best practice.

This week, Frank sits down with Ian Ripley, general manager of Athol Forestry for a fascinating insight into what it's like to deal with a life-changing decision in an industry that the vast majority of employees have never known anything else. To learn more about Athol, please visit http://atholforestry.com/home.html

This week, David speaks to the owner of Sweet Pea Boutique Joey, who decided to drop out of university to pursue her dream of opening Halifax most spectacular place to buy dresses for all occasions. Spoiler alert: She succeeded! Joey's tale is inspirational, and a must listen for anyone pursuing lofty goals in the retail industry, and wants to know what type of mindset is required to make it work. Check out Joey's store at 1542 Queen Street, visit the stores website at www.sweetpeahalifax.com and follow their instagram page @sweetpeahalifax

This week, Frank and David talk about all things Nadir experience, and how the analysis of life's lows can lead to greater peace of mind when it comes to dealing with future Nadir's. For more information, please visit www.nadirexperiences.com or email us at frank@peak.ca or david@peak.ca

This week, David speaks with Mother of one joanne Gallant about her experience with miscarriage. A very real and fascinating insight into the mindset of someone who has learned to process their grief in a very unique way. If you wish to contact Joanne, you can do so by adding her on instagram @joannegallant or email her directly at joanne.l.gomes@gmail.com

Happy new decade! This week, Frank and David discuss all things mindset from the 2010's and look forward to the 2020's, with a significant bias towards global warming. Do you have any thoughts or opinions that changed drastically last decade, or something that you want to see happen in the 2020's? Drop us a line at either frank@peak.ca or david@peak.ca

This week, David talks with Dalhousie Dental student Bridgette, about all things Oral Hygiene, Bridgette is a prime example of the dedication and sacrifice required in order to pursue higher education, and her story serves as almost a blueprint of what to do if you really want to achieve your goals. Around the 33 minute mark, there was some unexplained problems with part of the audio, so their is a transition that doesn't make a whole lot of sense but doesn't detract from the overall story.

David chats to Realtor Rebecca Marchand about her journey into a new career, with an incredible personal reveal changing the dynamics of the story. Unfortunately, over a sustained period of time, Rebecca was subject to mental, physical sexual abuse at the hands of a previous partner, and is diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, something she battles with every day. Thankfully, Rebecca is very intuitive with regards her state of mind and mental health, and offers some incredibly helpful advice if you want to process something traumatic in your life. Rebecca also shares her experiences in the real estate industry, and her advice about work ethic is something that can be applied across any industry. Rebecca is happy to talk to anyone suffering from similar circumstances. If you wish to contact Rebecca, the email address is marchandrealtor@gmail.com If you can relate to Rebecca's story and are having trouble talking to someone, you can find some in-depth information at; CANADA https://canadianwomen.org/the-facts/sexual-assault-harassment/ https://canadianwomen.org/support-services/ UNITED KINGDOM https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/national-helplines UNITED STATES https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones AUSTRALIA https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual-assault-support

In what may become a regular feature, David shares a powerful story from his past that helped shape one of his biggest life decisions. If you have a similar story you'd like to share/talk about, please email david at david@peak.ca

This week, David talks to Derek Juno, the executive Vice President of Mealshare, one of North America's fastest rising and leading charitable organizations who are doing everything in their power to eradicate youth hunger across the globe. Derek is a very energetic individual who places gratitude as one of his top core values, and serves as an example of what type mindset you might want to have if you wish to do things like help a company directly impact the lives of over 3 million people, or compete in the odd ironman event. Derek is doing great things for all the right reasons and if you want to know more about him and his company, visit www.mealshare.ca or follow them on Instagram/twitter by searching for Mealshare. You can also learn more about the amazing retreat experience that Derek offers by visiting www.elysiumretreat.ca which is a unique opportunity to completely switch off from the world and focus on the most important person in the world... Yourself.

This week, David interviews Canadian Country Music sensation and mental health advocate Elsie Morden, who is the founder and C.E.O of the registered Canadian charity No Time For That. Elsie relays her struggles with bullying, anxiety and depression, and provides a unique insight on why it is so important to be true to our authentic selves. Through her music and her charity work, Elsie has made an incredible impact on hundreds of thousands of people, and is using her experience to continue to grow as an individual, and inspire others to be the best versions of themselves. You can learn more about Elsie and her charity at; Elsie Morden: https://www.elsiemorden.com @elsiemorden No Time for That Anti-Bullying Society: https://www.ntft.ca @NTFTtour If you or someone you know are affected by any of the topics of conversation in this episode, you can reach out for help at the following places; Kids Help Phone https://kidshelpphone.ca Text a Crisis Responder: 686868 Call a Counsellor: 1-800-668-6868 Crisis Services Canada https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ Call: 1-833-456-4566 In Quebec: 1-866-277-3553 https://cmha.ca https://www.camh.ca https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.translifeline.org/ https://pflagcanada.ca/ https://www.hrc.org/resources/bisexual-faq https://www.hrc.org/resources/topic/coming-out https://www.hrc.org/resources/bi-youth-report https://www.youthline.ca/get-support/links-resources/ http://www.buddy-project.org

David and Frank chat with the C.E.O of Peace By Chocolate, Tareq Hadhad, as he relays his tale of what it was like to live in Syria during the war, and how he and his family were able to start a new life in Canada and build their company into one of the most successful chocolate companies in North America.

Hosts David and Frank embark on their podcasting journey, interviewing guests with inspirational tales and sharing the impact their story had on their mindset. Story number 1 features David and Frank only, as they share with their listeners what they hope to gain from the experience.