Podcast appearances and mentions of mike shoreman

What happens when life knocks you down and you choose to paddle forward anyway? Mike Shoreman—Mental Wellness Advocate, Author & Speaker—joins special host Kenton Boston to share his powerful story of resilience. After a rare neurological disorder stripped him of his mobility and independence, Mike shut himself off from others, leading to a mental health crisis. With support and therapy, he found purpose again and became the first person to cross all five Great Lakes on a paddleboard, raising funds and awareness for mental health initiatives. Now a Champion for the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, Mike talks openly about the importance of reaching out and why building your “crew” can help you weather life’s toughest waters. Whether navigating your own mental health or supporting someone who is, this conversation reminds us that we don’t get through hard times alone and that small acts of courage can lead to extraordinary change. This is a story of survival and hope you don't want to miss. Get a copy of Light Keepers https://www.amazon.ca/Lightkeepers-Becoming-Harbour-Mental-Health-ebook/dp/B0DKL9ZDVK Mike’s Documentary When Hope Breaks Through is available to stream https://mikeshoreman.com/documentary/ Mike's National Champion for Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Announcement https://menshealthfoundation.ca/champions/mike-shoreman/ Check out the recap of this episode https://dontchangemuch.ca/mental-health/mike-shoreman-story-cmhf/ Follow Mike Shoreman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_shoreman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-shoreman-5a1446198/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eastofsixsup.standupaddleboarding X - https://twitter.com/MikeShoreman Website - https://mikeshoreman.com/ Follow the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation Chapters 00:33   Meet Mike Shoreman: Mental Wellness Advocate, Author & Speaker 02:11 Mike's Paddleboarding Journey 04:01 The Life-Altering Diagnosis 07:19 Mental Health Struggles and Support Systems 13:09 The Turning Point: Crisis and Recovery 16:13 Raising Awareness: Paddleboarding Across the Great Lakes 24:36 The Power of Community and Support 28:38 Documentary and Book: Spreading Hope 30:41 Conclusion: Peaks and ValleysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2018, Mike Shoreman was thriving. He had a successful paddle boarding business in Toronto and he had just returned from a trip to California full of new ideas for excursions he could add to his business offerings. Everything changed when Mike's chicken pox virus was reactivated and he ended up with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. This neurological condition left him with shattered nerves in the right side of his face, hearing impairment and severe reduction in his mobility. Mike needed help doing every day things like showering and he was forced to close his business and move back in with his Mom. The doctors told him he might never paddle board again. Mike fell into a deep depression. As he slowly recovered, Mike knew he wanted to raise awareness and critical funds for mental health programs. In 2022, Mike became the first person with a disability to cross all five Great Lakes on a paddle board and he did it all for jack.org, an organization that funds mental health programs for youth. You'll hear Mike's full story including more about his recovery and his documentary, "When Hope Breaks Through", in this episode. You can find out more about Mike on his website: https://mikeshoreman.com/A huge thank you to Fanshawe College for being one of our sponsors this season! You can find out more about Fanshawe's microcredential courses here: FanshaweC.ca/microcredentials

2023 is shaping up to be a banner year for Mike Shoreman. His mission to become the first person with a disability to cross all five Great Lakes is the subject of a new documentary that is making its debut at film festivals around the world. “When Hope Breaks Through”, is directed by award-winning filmmaker Matthew Wagner and the film explores the Canadian mental health crisis by following Mike's journey. The film is beautiful, inspiring and also raw and real as it documents the highs and lows of Mike's journey beginning with a devastating health crisis that left Mike immobile and unable to walk in 2019. Mike's crusade became one of the largest mental health awareness campaigns led by an individual in Canadian history. This athlete and advocate is now educating and motivating audiences to achieve their own excellence through his keynotes focused on mental health resilience, perseverance and drive. Clearly a person who understands the value of self belief and resilience, you will want to lean forward when Mike takes the stage. Mike's Website Mike's Instagram Mike's Twitter (X) Mike's Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MIKE SHOREMAN Recently honored by the Prime Minister, the House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and celebrated by Canadians from coast to coast in this national achievement, Mike is the 2022 recipient of the Mental Health Leadership Award by the Mood Disorder Society of Canada. A remarkable story of resilience and ‘the comeback' following a devastating health crisis that left Mike immobile and unable to walk in 2019. Outside of making Canadian history and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Canadian youth mental health programming and services in what became the largest mental health awareness campaign led by an individual in Canadian history, this athlete and advocate is educating and motivating audiences to achieve their own excellence through his messaging of resilience, perseverance and drive.

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 121 | Mike Shoreman Inspiration & Powerhouse Mike Shoreman the first person to paddleboard across all 5 Great Lakes A terrific young athlete who developed a rare disease that shook up his life. He bounced back to become a beacon of light. An advocate for mental wellness, and folks with disabilities. Exciting interviews with the game changers of the sports world. Tackling deep personal challenges and exciting career milestones. If you like the show and would like to support the program, we launched our merch store. check it out: my-store-c11746.creator-spring.com Thank you to all our incredible sponsors for making this great Canadian sports show happen: ClubLink: clublink.ca - COSA TV: www.cosaonline.com - Addiction Rehab Toronto: addictionrehabtoronto.ca - MNP Accounting: www.mnp.ca - Classica Imports: www.classicaimports.com/ - Brian Gribben Insurance Planning: bgip.ca - Rycom: Rycom.com - Aldo Udovicic Remax Team: www.getaldo.com - The Painting Pros: paintingpros.com #mikeshoreman #inspiration #powerhouse #advocate #athlete #paddle #paddleboard #record #greatlakes #legend #mentalhealth #depression #wellness #disability #ability #mentalhealth

In this 1200th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Mike Shoreman about his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis, his subsequent mental health crisis, and how he got his mojo back and became the first person to paddle board across all five great lakes in a single summer. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Canna Cabana, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

From a paddle boarding coaching career to becoming physically and mentally unbalanced. That's the life-changing call for this week's Team Never Quit guest, Mike Shoreman. Marcus and Mike discuss the affliction of the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, and Mike's relentless never quit the pursuit of a “normal” life. His mission to prove everyone wrong not only resulted in walking again, but getting back on the paddle board despite his vertigo, and becoming the first person with a disability to cross from one country to another by paddle board while raising funds and awareness for youth mental health programs and services. He crossed all 5 Great Lakes. Mike encourages all people to change their personal struggles into their greatest weapons and develop confident versions of themselves. In this episode you will hear: My Chicken Pox from when I was a kid re-activated as Shingles. My symptoms developed over five days, and all the nerves in my face shattered and it looks like I had a stroke. I lost my independence, my business, and my identity. I had a significant mental crisis and breakdown. It was so easy to say “I'm fine.” I did that for months but I wasn't fine. As my physical recovery improved, so did my mental state. I was forced into mental health treatment. I wasn't eager to go and get it. Mental health is the most underfunded of all healthcare systems. That first crossing set everything in place that we needed to know. Lake Huron and Lake Michigan gave me the most fight. It took me 28 hours to cross. My feet “pruned” and I couldn't stand. The Canadian Coast Guard and paramedics came to be sure I was okay. The thing that set in was - Who this is for? I was going 2 1/2mph to 3mph for 28 hours. I was literally going to the bathroom on myself every 10 minutes. I had to say to myself “You've been through tougher than this and this isn't going to last forever. Men & women of service are deeply inspirational. Nothing in life is permanent. Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Resilience is built. Support Mike Mike's Book https://www.instagram.com/mike_shoreman/ Support TNQ https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewbrockenbush/ https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/

This week welcomes Mike Shoreman to the show. An accomplished paddle boarder, he paddled across each of the Great Lakes recently despite a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Mike leads us through his diagnosis, rehabilitation, and his efforts of raising awareness. You don't want to miss out on his incredible journey! Mike talks about: Paddle Boarding Ramsay Hunt Syndrome 5 Great Lakes Mental Health Why Me? Episode Links Why Me Project: @whymeprojectpodcast Know someone with an incredible story? Have a question, comment, or concern? Ask us anything! Email whymeproject@faithstrongtoday.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Water scares many people. Our guest, Mike Shoreman, has conquered this fear. Many people know him as the Unbalanced Paddleboarder. In August, Mike became the first person with disabilities to paddle board across all of the Great Lakes. In this conversation, he talks about why he decided to do this, how crossing the Great Lakes resembles a mental health journey and the pros and cons of being called “inspirational.” He also tries to counsel Meagan through aquatic anxiety. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeShoreman Follow Mike on Instagram @mike_shoreman Learn about his book here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55240816-diaries-of-the-unbalanced-paddleboarder Read the CBC article Meagan mentioned: https://www.cbc.ca/2017/what-moving-to-whitehorse-and-back-taught-me-about-my-disability-and-canada-1.4149676

Mike Shoreman is in his quest to conquer the Great Lakes this summer. Karen Magee updates us on his progress.

How can you keep your lawn in tip-top shape? Jeff Ryman explains in his lifestyle report. A new tool could help detect which in-app browsers try to track you. John Biehler has the details. Mike Shoreman is in his quest to conquer the Great Lakes this summer. Karen Magee updates us on his progress. Bill Shackleton joins us for the Friday Buzz with Bill. The audiobook Hair Love, by Matthew Cherry, is bringing important conversations of representation to the forefront. We discuss with Ryan Hooey. Let's get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time.

Andrew's guests today were tech expert Carmi Levy. Director of Lianas Services Matt Del Vecchio, political insider Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, paddleboarder Mike Shoreman, dietician Leslie Beck and entertainment reporter John Moore.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Dr. Mike Moffatt shares details from a new report by the Smart Prosperity Institute about the targets necessary to meet the need for more homes in Ontario. Steven Scott of Double Tap Canada describes the latest apps available for the BlindShell Classic 2, an accessible cell phone for people who are blind or partially sighted. Dawn Dickinson previews The Guardian This Week with an article about the University of Melbourne's new de-extinction project. And in her Central regional report, Karen Magee shares an update on paddleboarder Mike Shoreman and his journey across the Great Lakes. This is the August 18, 2022 episode.

In her Central regional report, Karen Magee shares an update on paddleboarder Mike Shoreman and his journey across the Great Lakes. She also shares information about the upcoming Connecting the Dots Conference by the CNIB. From the August 18, 2022 episode.

Mike Shoreman will attempt to be the first person with a disability to cross all Five Great Lakes on a paddleboard - in one summer! He spoke to Andrew Carter.

Erin Real, Mike Shoreman, Adam Di Fulvio, John Moore, David Heurtel, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Pattie Lovett-Reid

In her Central regional report, Karen Magee shares details Boxing Without Barriers, an inclusive boxing program in Ottawa. She also shares an update on Canada's Great Lakes Crossing, an initiative taken on by paddleboarder Mike Shoreman. From the August 4, 2022, epsiode.

Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press reviews the latest news making headlines including the recent Canada-Germany meeting that took place in Montreal. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton in Sault Ste. Marie previews an upcoming event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the bush plane “De Havilland Beaver.” Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada explains how to access Windows 11 for ARM processors. In her Central regional report, Karen Magee shares details Boxing Without Barriers, an inclusive boxing program in Ottawa. And film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the Netflix comedy series “Boo B-.” This is the August 4, 2022, epsiode.

*ABC News Correspondent Jay O'Brien provides an update on Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, including a surprise Republican supporter. *John and Producer Bret parse through Deshaun Watson suspension, wondering if it was for the best that the Bears passed on the troubled QB. *Steve Bernas of the Better Business Bureau shares how you can avoid ticket fraud if you're heading the Elton John concert. *Mike Shoreman discusses how he is raising money for mental health awareness by paddleboarding across all the Great Lakes. *Plus, world renowned civil litigator Ken McCallion previews his forthcoming book, "Saving the World One Case at a Time."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*ABC News Correspondent Jay O'Brien provides an update on Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, including a surprise Republican supporter. *John and Producer Bret parse through Deshaun Watson suspension, wondering if it was for the best that the Bears passed on the troubled QB. *Steve Bernas of the Better Business Bureau shares how you can avoid ticket fraud if you're heading the Elton John concert. *Mike Shoreman discusses how he is raising money for mental health awareness by paddleboarding across all the Great Lakes. *Plus, world renowned civil litigator Ken McCallion previews his forthcoming book, "Saving the World One Case at a Time."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Richardson, filling in for Evan Solomon, speaks with Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Katharine Smart on what doctors across Canada expect out of the premier's meeting and how the health system requires immediate action from all levels of government. On today's show:  John Reynolds, Patrick Brown's national campaign co-chair, provides an update on Brown's disqualification from the Conservative leadership race.  Dr. Katharine Smart, president of the Canadian Medical Association, on the premier's meeting in B.C. Dr. Daria Denissova and Dr. Philip Stasiak, two young ER doctors who quit their Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96. Tasha Kheiriddin, author and principal at Navigator, discusses her new book, ‘The Right Path: How Conservatives can Unite, Inspire and Take Canada Forward'. Stephen Jarrett, lead archeologist for the Centre Block rehabilitation project, on over 200,000 artifacts discovered during the dig on Parliament Hill. Mike Shoreman, the ‘Unbalanced Paddleboarder' who is attempting to become the first athlete with disabilities to cross all five Great Lakes on a paddleboard this summer.

Guest Host Jock Wilson speaks with Mike Shoreman. A Ramsey-Hunt syndrome patient who is taking the Great Lakes Challenge. 

Producer Bill Shackleton brings us the latest Lifestyle Headlines. On our App Update, John Biehler features a startup project using the Apple Watch to track Parkinson's symptoms. Mike Shoreman is raising money by paddle-boarding across all the great lakes this summer. Karen Magee fills us in on the story. Bill Shackleton rejoins us for the Friday Buzz with Bill. Author Hannah Mary McKinnon has just released a Thriller, titled Never Coming Home. We get to know her work on this book on the Chatty Bookshelf, with Ryan Hooey.

Mike Shoreman is raising money by paddle-boarding across all the Great Lakes this summer. Karen Magee fills us in on the story.

Kelly chats with Mike Shoreman about his goal to become the first person with disabilities to cross Lake Huron, and his quest to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CBC's Jason Viau reports on how some greenhouses are being used to grow illegal cannabis and how farm workers there may be unaware that they're aiding a criminal operation; Last year Mike Shoreman tried and failed to be the first person with a disability to paddleboard across an international border. This summer, he has a new goal: to paddle the Great Lakes; Our Haydn Taylor reports on some of the vitriol in the current provincial election campaign from signs vandalized with racist slurs to getting verbally attacked by protesters; Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation talks about the return of their pow wow this weekend; CBC reporter Linda Ward outlines how the issue of affordability has come to the fore in the provincial election and how the major parities say they'll respond; Eli Glasner reviews 'Downton Abbey - A New Era' and 'Chip n' Dale: Rescue Rangers"; Record-high property sales, dwindling listings and increased demand for rentals might have you rethinking how you can experience your own getaway. Michelle Kelly, editor of Cottage Life magazine shares some strategies for those looking to enjoy their next lakeside vacation; Demiesha Dennis, the founder and director of 'Brown Girl Outdoor World' talks with Chris and Ramraaj about the importance of enjoying the outdoors.

This episode is the official annual meeting of the SUPfm book club, looking at some of the ways you can connect with the water, read about inspirational paddlers and gain information so you can live your best SUP life in 2022 In this episode I chat with Sarah Thornely (SUPJunkie) about books and a film and we catch up from a Chilean airport with Jordan Wylie. The Book and Film List The Power of the Paddle by Jordan Wylie https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-power-of-the-paddle (Buy from the publishers here) or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Paddle-mission-inspire-adventure/dp/1785907255/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EZCQOGZIIW3&keywords=jordan+wylie&qid=1637496401&sprefix=jordan+wylie%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1#customerReviews (from Amazon) Wild Waters by Suzanne Masters Available from the https://susannemasters.com/books/ (author's website here) or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Waters-wildlife-companion-aquatic-ebook/dp/B09HRL1RVV (from Amazon) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diaries-Unbalanced-Paddleboarder-Crash-RISE/dp/1636844472/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Crash and Rise by Mike Shoreman) https://www.naturalnavigator.com/books-and-library/ (The Secret World of Weather and How to Read Water) - both by Tristan Gooley https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stoked-Chris-Bertish/dp/1770227644/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B0TPRY16IYB4&keywords=chris+bertish&qid=1640043836&sprefix=chris+bertish%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-1 (Stoked by Chris Bertish) FILM: Brave Enough by Frit Tam and Jo Moseley https://vimeo.com/ondemand/braveenough/502656424 (NOW available from Vimeo here) Check out https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/the-supfm-book-club/ (The First SUPfm Book Club )Episode here We've spoken to many of these contributors on the show and if you want to hear more of their stories here are their episodes https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/supjunkie (Sarah 'SUPJunkie' Thornely) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/the-great-british-paddle-jordan-wylie (Jordan Wylie - The Power of the Paddle) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/brave-enough (Jo Moseley - Brave Enough) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/how-to-read-water-with-ted-speaker-and-ny-times-bestselling-author-tristan-gooley (Tristan Gooley - The Natural Navigator) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/the-unbalanced-paddleboarder-mike-shoreman (Mike Shoreman - The Unbalanced Paddleboarder) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/bertish (Chris Bertish - Stoked and Last Known Coordinates) This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ See you on the water! Support this podcast

Please come and meet the inspiring Mike Shoreman, "The Unbalanced Paddleboarder," in The Locher Room. While on a trip to India, Mike Shoreman stood before the Ganges River, and awakened his passion of inspiring others on the water. He returned home and became a professional paddle boarding coach, teaching stand-up paddleboarding and running a successful business. His dream of sharing his gift with students became a reality.Then one morning, his world changed and a sudden neurological condition called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome woke him up in excruciating pain. With a collapsed face, extreme vertigo, and the inability to walk properly, Mike thought his budding paddleboarding career had come to an abrupt end. Hopelessness enveloped him as he began to grieve his old life.Instead, Mike Shoreman channeled his pain into purpose. He used positive thinking to reverse the fall he was taking . He got back up and stepped bravely into a life that looks nothing like the one he had originally planned. He wrote “Diaries of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE: From Victim to Thriving Survivor” to highlight what it truly means to crash and rise again by transcending mental and physical limitations in order to share his light with the world. His story reminds us that it is always darkest just before the dawn. Original Airdate: 4/29/2021

“When you are knocked off your ‘paddleboards' in life, you can get back on and keep going. We are all capable of doing exceptional things.” In this episode, I sat down with Mike Shoreman, who is is known by many as the Unbalanced Paddleboarder, but is also a published author, motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and much more. Mike is also the leader of the global Paddles Up Movement celebrating people's confidence and power. Join us as we discuss mental health, overcoming obstacles, the power of positivity, and more. Connect with Mike @ http://mikeshoreman.org/ (http://mikeshoreman.org/)

Mike Shoreman joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Mike talks about his journey in Paddleboarding and becoming a professional athlete in the sport. He talks about his Paddle for a Cause Event and the meaning and importance it has for him. We talk about the book he wrote and the message he wants to share with his readers. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Check out the links below to learn more about Mike Shoreman: - https://mikeshoremanpaddleamerica.myshopify.com/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-shoreman - https://www.facebook.com/eastofsixsup.standupaddleboarding - https://www.instagram.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarder/ - https://twitter.com/MikeShoreman - http://www.mikeshoreman.org/ - Diaries of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE: Shoreman, Mike: 9781636844473: Amazon.com: Books

Mike Shoreman is The Unbalanced Paddleboard. He is the first person with disabilities attempting to paddleboard from the US to Canada to raise awareness and funds for mental health charities. He is also the author of Crash and Rise: From Victim to Thriving Survivor. Get his book! WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? Mark “Ski” Struczewski (Mister Productivity) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives. In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at MisterProductivity.com. Does your to-do list have you overwhelmed? When you join my Digital Productivity Coaching (DPC) Program, you'll learn how to get and stay focused, become untangled from the chaos of your to-do list, experience less overwhelm, and have time to do what you really want to do! Find out more and sign up today at MarkStruczewski.com/dpc Get instant access to The Basics of Productivity Course at MarkStruczewski.com/bofp Become a Mark Struczewski Insider and get productivity tips and exclusive content that I only share with email subscribers. Follow Mark on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.

This week we're thinking about: When Things Fall Apart, lessons from failure. The title of today's episode might be… triggering for some people. In recent years it has felt like we're all so busy re-framing things to make everything an opportunity, a lesson, a challenge, or a growth experience. I don't disagree that some events can be all of those things, but I think we can learn so much from accepting and acknowledging failure when we've set a goal and fallen short. With acceptance, we can step back and really see what led us down certain paths, and how we can make real changes to achieve our goals in the future.Today's episode is part two of a two episode series with my friend Mike Shoreman, and this is NOT the episode I thought we would be recording this week.If you missed the last episode, then let me introduce you to my friend Mike Shoreman, also known as The Unbalanced Paddleboarder. Last week Mike was on the podcast talking about his plans to attempt to become the first person with a disability to stand up paddleboard across Lake Ontario. I was right by his side for four days on the water as he attempted to break this record, and I was there when he made the decision to come off the water and try again next year. In many ways, this was a great success. Mike put the youth mental health charity Jack.org on the map and raised more than $50,000. He'll continue to fundraise this year, and we expect he'll raise more than $100,000 before this is all over. We could just re-frame this as a win, because in many ways it is. However, Mike is going back out there next year, and the lessons he learned from not accomplishing his goal are directly transferable to entrepreneurship. Mike Shoreman is a former Paddle Canada Coach, trainer, and expert in the stand up paddleboarding industry. In November 2018 after years of coaching professionally, Mike developed a sudden neurological condition causing him to lose his sense of balance, and experience extreme reactions to movement. Among other severe limitations, doctors told him he would never paddle again. Mike quickly proved them wrong as he re-learned how to walk, and within two years he was back on his paddleboard, unbalanced, but standing and pushing himself to achieve his goals. Mike is the author of Crash and Rise, an autobiographical book about his life and experiences, he's a renowned motivational speaker, the two-time winner of the International SUP Man Of The Year Award, and he's on the cusp of being a world record holder for The Crossing he's due to complete on August 24th 2022.Please donate today at http://jack.org/thecrossingLearn more about Mike and his mission: http://mikeshoreman.com/https://twitter.com/mikeshoremanhttps://www.instagram.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarder/https://www.facebook.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarderFollow Alexis on Instagramhttp://instagram.com/alexis.dovetailhttp://instagram.com/dovetailcommunityTo learn more about the podcast or follow us on social, visit https://thinkaboutthis.carrd.co/

This week we're thinking about: Resilience and grace when the odds are stacked against you.In the Dovetail Community we focus on three core pillars of entrepreneurship: your inner work, your business, and your impact. Today's guest is someone who has had a big influence on my life, and he has become a role model to people all over the world, including a lot of entrepreneurs who are thinking about the impact they make through their work.I'm excited to introduce you to my friend Mike Shoreman, also known as The Unbalanced Paddleboarder. I invited Mike onto the podcast this week because I believe that as entrepreneurs we can learn from his resilience, and be inspired by his story. When this podcast goes live, Mike will have just completed a world record breaking stand up paddle board 87 miles across Lake Ontario. He'll be the first person with a disability to complete the paddle, and I will be right by his side for the entire adventure.Mike Shoreman is a former Paddle Canada Coach, trainer, and expert in the stand up paddleboarding industry. In November 2018 after years of coaching professionally, Mike developed a sudden neurological condition causing him to lose his sense of balance, and experience extreme reactions to movement. Among other severe limitations, doctors told him he would never paddle again.Mike quickly proved them wrong as he re-learned how to walk, and within two years he was back on his paddleboard, unbalanced, but standing and pushing himself to achieve his goals. Mike is the author of Crash and Rise, an autobiographical book about his life and experiences, he's a renowned motivational speaker, the two-time winner of the International SUP Man Of The Year Award, and he's on the cusp of being a world record holder for The Crossing he's due to complete on August 24th 2022.By the end of this short conversation you'll have met Mike, heard his story, and been inspired by his resilience and passion for supporting youth mental health. You'll also hear about what motivated him when the odds were stacked against him, and what will keep him going out on the lake in his next major challenge.Please donate today at http://jack.org/thecrossingLearn more about Mike and his mission: http://mikeshoreman.com/https://twitter.com/mikeshoremanhttps://www.instagram.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarder/https://www.facebook.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarderFollow Alexis on Instagramhttp://instagram.com/alexis.dovetailhttp://instagram.com/dovetailcommunityTo learn more about the podcast or follow us on social, visit https://thinkaboutthis.carrd.co/

Mike Shoreman calls in from the middle of his journey to be the first person with a disability to cross international borders on a stand up paddleboard; Vasuki Shanmuganathan, founder of Tamil Archive Project, speaks about receiving a Heritage Toronto Award nomination; CBC's Mary Wiens speaks with Charles Catchpole, a Foodshare farmer who's reconnecting with his history by planting crops that have been grown for centuries by Indigenous peoples; Blaise Mutware, a member of Canada's Men's Wheelchair Basketball team, speaks about how it feels to be competing in Tokyo as a first-time Paralympian.

MIKE SHOREMAN: From Sunday, August 22 through Tuesday, August 24, Mike is attempting to become the first person with a disability to cross international waters from one country to another - Paddleboarding from Rochester, NY to Toronto, Canada in a three-day trek supported by two safety boats in Mike Shoreman's Paddle Across America for Mental Health to bring awareness to youth and LGBTQ+ mental wellness issues.   ​There is an 87 mile open water stretch between Rochester, New York and Toronto, Ontario on Lake Ontario. A challenging feat for most, this will be the first time that the crossing of Lake Ontario will be done from Rochester to Toronto and by a person with a physical and mental disability. https://mikeshoremanpaddleamerica.myshopify.com/

MIKE SHOREMAN: From Sunday, August 22 through Tuesday, August 24, Mike is attempting to become the first person with a disability to cross international waters from one country to another - Paddleboarding from Rochester, NY to Toronto, Canada in a three-day trek supported by two safety boats in Mike Shoreman's Paddle Across America for Mental Health to bring awareness to youth and LGBTQ+ mental wellness issues.   ​There is an 87 mile open water stretch between Rochester, New York and Toronto, Ontario on Lake Ontario. A challenging feat for most, this will be the first time that the crossing of Lake Ontario will be done from Rochester to Toronto and by a person with a physical and mental disability. https://mikeshoremanpaddleamerica.myshopify.com/

Owen Sound is planning to become a Tree City of the World, a designation made by the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization.Shawna MacIvor, a volunteer with NeighbourWoods North tells us about why they wanted to be involved; Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik will be the new hosts of Jeopardy! Pop culture writer Stacy Lee Kong fills us in on what fans are saying about the choice; Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti comments on the new provincial guidelines with respect to testing, self-isolation and possible outbreaks; More and more colleges and universities will be requiring staff and students to be vaccinated. Udo Schuklenk, a professor at Queen's University and the Ontario Research Chair in Bioethics, offers his perspective on the decision; Ontario businesses are calling on the provincial government to institute vaccine passports. We hear more from Daniel Safayeni of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce; Mike Shoreman will spend three days travelling by 140 kilometres across Lake Ontario by paddleboard. His goal is to be the first person with a disability to cross international waters by paddleboard. He tells us why he's undertaking the arduous trip.

Metro Morning's food guide Suresh Doss visited three Indigenous chefs in the GTHA who are serving up a bit of their culture with their creative dishes; The annual Honey Jam Showcase has helped launched the careers of artists like Nelly Furtado, Haviah Mighty, Jully Black and Melanie Fiona. 13-year-old Azalyne was chosen to perform in this year's showcase and is hoping for some of the same magic; The Perseid meteor shower is underway and right now is the best time to view it. Astronomer Mike Fich from the University of Waterloo offers tips on the best way to do some stargazing; Mike Shoreman will be making a three day journey from Rochester, New York, back to Toronto's Ashbridges Bay; Uzma Jalaluddin made quite the splash on the literary scene with her two novels. 'Hana Khan Carries On' and 'Ayesha At Last." Both Romantic comedies about Muslim characters in Toronto. And now one of her books - "Hana Khan Carries On" - will be adapted into a feature film for Amazon Studios by powerhouse actor, writer, producer Mindy Kaling.

In this episode, Mike (an author, speaker, advocate, and SUP Man of the Year) asks some really profound questions that will help anyone who finds themselves in a tough spot and might be wondering "what's next?" or "what now?" He also reminds us that "growth can be a very scary, challenging, uncomfortable thing -- it's meant to be. And, it's a good thing because it sends us in a new direction. It's how we do the amazing things."Grab a notebook and settle in. This episode is full of wisdom you'll want to jot down and refer back to, again and again.Also, make sure to check out www.jack.org/thecrossing! On the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of August, Mike intends to become the first person with a disability to cross international waters. He will be traveling (via paddleboard) from Rochester, NY to Toronto, Ontario, challenging stereotypes of differently-abled people, as well as raising money and awareness around mental health.-----To learn more about Mike, you can find him online at http://mikeshoreman.org/. He is also on Facebook and Instagram (@TheUnbalancedPaddleboarder), LinkedIn, and Twitter.His book, Diaries of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE, can be purchased in most places books are sold.

In 2018, Mike Shoreman was stricken by Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a neurological condition which caused facial paralysis and vertigo and led to clinical depression. Now, he's come through the worst of it and is at peace. In a few weeks he'll become the first disabled person to paddleboard from the U.S. to Canada, all to raise money for mental health charities.

Have you ever held back because you felt the obstacles and challenges in front of you seemed insurmountable? The Unbalanced Paddleboarder knows just what it means to CRASH & RISE. Mike Shoreman is The Unbalanced Paddleboarder. An award winning speaker, author, athlete, mental health advocate and entrepreneur. After a sudden neurological condition changed his whole life, destroyed his paddle boarding career and left him immobile, unbalanced, incapacitated and told he would never paddleboard again by specialists. He set out on a mission to prove everyone wrong. Mike shares his story of overcoming adversity around the world inspiring and motivating people to overcome the greatest obstacles standing in their way. He encourages people to use their fears and struggles as their greatest weapons and drives audiences to become the STRONGEST versions of themselves. Mike has been featured in over 50 media outlets including: Yahoo, MSN, CBS, NBC, CTV News, CTV Morning Live Calgary, Global News, Breakfast Television, CP 24, UNILAD, Narcity, Some Good News, Healthing.ca, Health Beat, National Post, Toronto SUN, Toronto Life, Vancouver SUN, The World News, Power of Positivity, Innerlight Media, Ashton Kutcher's A Plus, Chicken Soup for the Soul and more. Donate to Mike's cause at http://www.jack.org/thecrossing Check out his book Diaries of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE: From Victim to Thriving Survivor at https://amzn.to/3AXzFsZ Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter  

Mike Shoreman is a former professional Stand Up Paddleboarding Coach until in 2018 a neurological condition caused him to lose his sense of balance, forcing him to retire. Mike made the transition to consulting and speaking after he won Canada's Largest Inspirational Speaking Competition with his speech going mega viral on Power of Positivity and Ashton Kutcher's platform. He is the winner of this year's International Stand Up Paddleboarding Man of the Year Award and the author of Diaries of the Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and Rise. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  04:25 The moment that changed everything 14:33 How to process life changing adversity 20:50 Navigating through emotions and relationships 25:30 What shifted Jordan from breakdown to breakthrough  36:13 What does confidence truly mean

Mike Shoreman, "the board man" is a fun and personable paddleboarder. On a trip to India, he stands before the Ganges River, and awakens to his passion of inspiring others on the water. He returns home, becomes a professional paddlbeboarding coach, taught stand-up paddleboarding and ran a business. His dream of sharing his gift with students becomes a reality. One morning, everything changes. A sudden neurological condition called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome wakes him in excruciating pain. With a collapsed face, extreme vertigo, and an inability to walk properly, Mike is devasted that his budding paddleboarding career has come to an abrupt end. Hopelessness and loss enfold him as he is left to grieve his old life. Instead, Mike channeled his pain into purpose. He used positive thinking to reverse falling down. He got back up and stepped bravely into a life that looks nothing like the one he had originally planned. He wrote “Diaries of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE: From Victim to Thriving Survivor” to highlight what it truly means to crash and rise again by transcending mental and physical limitations in order to share his light with the world. His story reminds us that it is always darkest just before the dawn. In August 2020, he entered the Speaker Slam inspirational public speaking competition with the event being about acts of courage. He gave his first speech ever that evening to 300 people hoping to uplift a few people in the room. Titled “I said yes,” Mike won the competition. Today, Mike still coaches paddleboarding while being a motivational speaker. Mike joins Mitch to shared the health challenges he has faced and how he is spreading his motivational message around the world. Paddles Up!  You can also watch a video of their discussion on our YouTube Channel. For general more information about the podcast, send an email to info@beinhakerlaw.com To follow Mitch and the podcast, go to linktr.ee/beinhakerlaw. You can subscribe and listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and most other directories. Please review us whenever possible and thanks for your continued support! Sponsorships and paid guest appearances are available. Connect with us by email or on social media. The Accidental Entrepreneur is brought to you by Beinhaker Law, a boutique business & estates legal practice in Clark, NJ. To learn about shared outside general counsel services and how to better protect your business, visit https://beinhakerlaw.com/fractional-gen-counsel/ Please support our affiliate sponsors (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-affiliates/). Also be sure to visit our new podcast store (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-store/) to purchase affiliate services, guest merchandise and even podcast merchandise.  Yes, we have merch! Digital Accelerant - the digital business card that generates leads. Get a custom branded digital card with information and links to all your social media, email and other information. Text LAW to 21000 to connect with us and request more details. Fetch Internet. Fetch Pro is an app that creates a secure and high-speed mobile internet connection for laptops and desktop computers. Printify - the on-demand print shop to create your own merchandise without cost or the need to house inventory. The Accidental Entrepreneur is a trademark of Mitchell C. Beinhaker. Copyright 2018-2021. All rights reserved.

If you were to ask Mike Shoreman what his overall message is when speaking to his audience, he would say, "breakdowns lead to breakthroughs. He is the author of "The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE from Victim to Thriving Survivor." In 2019, Mike was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Disease while thriving in his paddleboarding career. In the blink of an eye, his life changed dramatically. Two days later, he entered a crisis center and began his recovery. In this episode, we talk about his journey, the importance of incremental wins, and his recovery process. He shares with us that the medical community told Mike he would never step on a paddleboard again, and less than two months after his diagnosis, Mike proved them wrong when he got back on a paddleboard. That same year, he went on to win the Speaker Slam with his speech "I Said Yes," competing against professionals, of which some were TEDx speakers. The speech went viral after being shared by both Ashton Kutcher's platform and Jay Shetty. Mike wraps up this episode by talking about his book and tells us about his plans to be the first paddleboarder with a disability to cross international waters from the USA to Canada. He is an inspiration helping others to see that their breakdowns can become their breakthroughs. Welcome to episode 127.You can learn more about Mike at pick up a copy of his book at http://mikeshoreman.orgThese are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

Mike Shoreman, AKA "The Unbalanced Paddleboarder", was living his dream as a professional paddle boarding coach until a neurological condition left him in excruciating pain and changed his life. But he channeled that pain into purpose and won a public speaking contest (in which he shared his story). That led to a career as a highly sought-after inspirational speaker. If Mike can do it, so can you!

Mike talks about his professional paddleboarding career, the devasting illness that changed the trajectory of his life and why getting back on a paddleboard was something he just had to do and has resulted in him paddleboarding from the US to Canada. "Get back on your paddleboard and finish your race."Mike Shoreman is The Unbalanced Paddleboarder after a sudden neurological condition changed his whole life, destroyed his paddleboarding career, and left him physically and mentally unbalanced, incapacitated, and told he would never paddleboard again by specialists. He set out on a mission to prove everyone wrong. Mike shares his story of overcoming adversity around the world inspiring and motivating people to overcome the greatest obstacles standing in their way. He encourages people to use their fears and struggles as their greatest weapons and drives audiences to become the most confident versions of themselves.http://www.mikeshoreman.org/https://www.instagram.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarderhttps://www.facebook.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-shoreman-5a1446198https://twitter.com/MikeShoremanEnjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below.WebsiteFacebookInstagramIf something from this or any episode has sparked your interest and you’d like to connect about it, please email us at podcast@jasonfrazell.com. We love hearing from our listeners!If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please visit jasonfrazell.com/podcast and click on the “Learn More” button at the bottom of the page.

The story of Mike Shoreman, how a debilitating illness that stemmed from the Chicken Pox he had as a child took him from his career as a professional paddleboarder and surfer to a person who needed a cane to maintain his balance on dry land. Mike explains what happened in depth. How the illness took him out of the life he knew and how it came to a complete crash so to speak. It was so devastating he had to check into a mental health facility. That was the low point of his life and from there he turned things around.In a relatively short period of time Mike went from being totally devastated and broken to becoming a speaker, well actually he entered a contest at Speaker Slam. If you haven’t seen his speech at Speaker Slam, you need to watch it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R5DYP1ipD0Mike gave his speech with the goal of uplifting about three out of the 350 in attendance. He did pretty well, so well that he won the contest! Within a week or so from the contest Mike’s speech was being picked up and going viral on sites like The Power of Positivity, A Plus, and Jay Shetty. In 2020, people have lost businesses, dealt with isolation, suffered mental health issues among other challenges during the whole Covid 19 pandemic. Mike feels that we are all “unbalanced paddleboarders” in a sense and is grateful for the fact that he can bring value and positivity to others.This episode is loaded with lessons. Overcoming obstacles, having small wins lead to other wins and continuing to make steps in the right direction, surrounding yourself with othe rpositive people, being aware of your situation in life, getting coaches to help through challenges and projects, are some of the main ones Mike brought up. Eric and I are fascinated with his story and we know you will be too. How a man who was completely broken mentally to now working with people like Jack Canfield and is a National Spokesperson for Paddleboarding in Canada and was inducted into the Hall of Fame for People With Disabilities. It really is remarkable that it happened and in such a very short time period too!To find out more about Mike and his story, look for his book Crash and Rise https://www.amazon.com/Diaries-Unbalanced-Paddleboarder-Thriving-Survivor-ebook/dp/B08HRM3YLZhttp://www.mikeshoreman.org/https://www.instagram.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarderhttps://www.facebook.com/theunbalancedpaddleboarderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-shoreman-5a1446198https://twitter.com/MikeShoreman 

Mike Shoreman, living with a neurological condition called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome shares his personal story and his motivation to write “Diaries of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE: From Victim to Thriving Survivor”. Mike Shoreman, known around the world as The Unbalanced Paddleboarder, has overcome adversity in order to inspire and motivate people to overcome their greatest obstacles standing in their way. In his book, “The Diaries of the Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE, From Victim to Thriving Survivor,” he talks about using our fears and struggles as our greatest weapons and drives his audiences to become the STRONGEST versions of themselves. Mike is a former Paddle Canada Coach and trainer and is an expert in that industry and is the media expert for the Canadian Safe Boating Council. In November 2018 after years of coaching professionally on the water with his own business, Mike developed a sudden neurological condition called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (a result of having chicken pox as a child), causing him to lose his sense of balance. What is a paddleboarder without balance? Mike is an award-winning inspirational speaker with his transformational speeches from Speaker Slam (The largest North American inspirational speaking competition) going viral on several platforms, being viewed by millions of people around the world. He's known by audiences and the media internationally as The Unbalanced Paddleboarder. Mike is the leader of the global Paddles Up Movement celebrating people's confidence and power. Mike loves to laugh and still paddles for fun when he can! Mike's speaking style is natural, conversational and entertaining. He's described as dynamic, profound and thought provoking. Mike leaves audiences with the knowledge and the confidence needed to create positive changes. #RamsayHuntSyndrome

Mike Shoreman was a Stand Up Paddle Board Instructor.  Then his life, career and body fell apart with the onset Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Mike tells Tom Kelly and Loren Raye of the "Nonsense And Nostalgia" podcast about how he "Got Back On The Paddle" and reinvented himself as the "Unbalanced Paddleboarder." Michael Shoreman's Inspirational Speech at Speaker Slam. Michael Shoreman's Books:   Diary Of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder Michael Shoreman's Instagram:  TheUnbalancedPaddleboarder Tom Kelly Show "Buffer": Sean "ThePandaLyfe" Guest We'd Like:  Jessica Kirson Guest We'd Like: Ginger Zee Loren's New Podcast: Nonsense and Nostalgia  

Mike Shoreman is a former professional Stand Up Paddle Boarding Coach, until in 2018 a neurological condition forced him to retire from the sport. Mike made the transition to consulting and speaking where he shares his remarkable story and the life lessons learned along the way. Mike is an ambassador for several non-profit organizations and a mental health advocate who fights to break stigmas. He is the winner of the 2020 SUP MAN of the Year Award and the International People's Choice Paddleboarder of the Year Award. @theunbalancedpaddleboarder  ——  Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com  ——  Shoutout to our sponsor Cast, the objective assembly of public opinion. Visit www.createyourcast.com for more information, or @createyourcast on socials. ——  Music by @loudluxury 

This podcast is brought to you by the https://supfm.thinkific.com/courses/SUP-safety (SUPfm SUP Safety Course,) the only comprehensive online course available to help Stand Up Paddleboarders learn about planning and safety for their leisure paddling needs. Now also available as a https://supfm.thinkific.com/courses/gift-voucher (gift course). In today's podcast we chat with the legend who is Mike Shoreman, who is also known as @theunbalancedpaddleboarder and whose speech, talking about his experiences with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome went viral and continues to inspire others. In this episode Mike tells of his crash, his rise, and the journey he went on, the obstacles he overcame and the support of the global SUP community which helped in his continued recovery. This is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R5DYP1ipD0 (the video of the speech which went viral at Speaker Slam) Mike's book Crash and Rise is available internationally in all good book sellers and on https://www.amazon.com/Diaries-Unbalanced-Paddleboarder-Crash-RISE/dp/1636844472/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ED66BADKRXL6&dchild=1&keywords=crash+and+rise+book&qid=1607862581&sprefix=crash+and+rise%2Cdigital-music%2C217&sr=8-1 (Amazon.com) As Mike reveals, the secret of Canadian paddle success in recent years is entirely down to butter tarts...https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/canadian-butter-tarts (here is the recipe for our UK and European listeners) and here is another for ourhttps://www.oldcutkitchen.com/2020/10/24/butter-tarts/ ( cousins from across the pond .) Check out the threads and the collaboration Mike has with https://shop.californiacowboy.com/ (Californian Cowboy Apparel) Support this podcast