Strength In Purpose

In this episode, Jeff and Jason are joined by Cliff Shuffler from Mindful Architecture. Cliff shares about his struggles with alcoholism, depression, bankruptcy, career changes and how he started Mindful Architecture. His story inspired us and we know it will inspire you to achieve greatness. As always, the guys share real life stories and experiences in the hope that you will be able to take something and apply it to your life.Check out Cliff on Instagram, Facebook at at his website at themindfularchitecture.comJoin the discussion at the Strength In Purpose Facebook page and head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date on the latest news from the guys. Also follow us on Instagram and say hi!

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William JamesIn this episode, Jeff and Jason welcome their first ever guest on the podcast. Ryan Ostofe is a husband, a father and an overall kick ass guy who shares his life experiences with the kind of rawness and realness that is so rare these days. He co-hosts one of the top podcasts in Canada with his wife Brittany called "The Laughing Couple Podcast". The guys talk about stress management, vulnerability and on how to open up to your significant other.Join the discussion at the Strength In Purpose Facebook page and head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date on the latest news from the guys. Also follow us on Instagram and say hi!

"A good test of a relationship is how a person responds to the word 'no.' Love respects 'no,' control doesn't." -- Henry CloudIn this episode, Jeff and Jason talk about setting healthy boundaries, what they are, why they're important and how they relate to mental health.The guys also touch on what they've been up to since the last podcast and what the future holds for them.Join the discussion at the Strength In Purpose Facebook page and head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date on the latest news from the guys. Also follow us on Instagram and say hi!

“To know yourself as the Being underneath the thinker, the stillness underneath the mental noise, the love and joy underneath the pain, is freedom, salvation, enlightenment." - Eckhart TolleIn this episode, Jeff and Jason take some time to talk about what they've been up to over the past few weeks, the direction of the podcast along with some life goals.They get a chance to ask and answer some deeper and more personal questions in an effort to let the listeners get to know them better and to see what drives them and makes them tick.Join the discussion at the Strength In Purpose Facebook page and head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date on the latest news from the guys. Also follow us on Instagram and say hi!

“Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.” ― John Mark Green In this episode, Jeff and Jason talk about what a toxic relationship is along with some of the signs of unhealthy friendships and how they can affect us and specifically our mental health.The guys also address some ways to improve and fix those toxic relationships and then issue a challenge for the listeners at the end of the episode.Join the discussion at the Strength In Purpose Facebook page and head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date on the latest news from the guys. Also follow us on Instagram and say hi!

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” Fred RogersIn this episode, Jeff and Jason talk about why we don't talk about our mental health, the effects of staying silent and why it's important to open up about our problems.The guys address and dispel the common myths about mental health and shed light on some real truths and who we should talk to in order to regain control and find solutions to improve our mental health.Join the discussion at the Strength In Purpose Facebook page and head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date on the latest news from the guys. Also follow us on Instagram and say hi!

Everything you want is on the other side of fear. - Jack Canfield In this episode, Jeff and Jason talk about what it means to embrace your fear to conquer your goals.They give some answers to some user submitted fears from Instagram, share some of their personal fears and how to use fear to your advantage to crush your goals.Stay tuned for the challenge at the end of the podcast.Join the discussion at the Strength In Purpose Facebook page and head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date on the latest news from the guys. Also follow us on Instagram and say hi!

“As is our confidence, so is our capacity.” – William HazlittIn this episode, Jeff and Jason talk about what it means to understand and rebuild your confidence. They talk about the reasons we struggle with confidence, the effects that a lack of confidence can have and some tips on how to regain your confidence.Join the discussion at the Strength In Purpose Facebook page and head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date on the latest news from the guys. Also follow us on Instagram and say hi!

The Strength In Purpose Podcast was created by 2 brothers, Jeff and Jason Van Dam, in an effort to help reduce and remove the stigma surrounding mental health with a focus on helping you find your motivation and your purpose.In this episode the guys introduce themselves and let their listeners know what they can expect in the coming episodes.For more information head over to www.strengthinpurpose.com to stay up to date.New episodes release every Monday morning with bonus episodes mid-week.