heCast | The Podcast for Men by HeChangedIt

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heCast is the podcast for men navigating real life. Hosted by Mike Chisholm, the show features honest conversations on fatherhood, relationships, health, business, mindset, purpose, discipline, identity, success, and modern manhood. With guests from all walks of life, heCast delivers real stories, practical insight, and unfiltered perspectives for men who want more than surface-level talk. Brought to you by HeChangedIt, the app for men. Learn more at hechangedit.com

  1. 8h ago

    Dr. Sherry McAllister on Longevity, Prevention, and Whole-Being Health

    What if the biggest threat to your long-term health is not aging itself, but waiting until something goes wrong before taking action? In this episode of heCast, Mike Chisholm sits down with Dr. Sherry McAllister to explore how men can improve their energy, resilience, mobility, performance, and longevity by shifting from reactive healthcare to a more proactive approach. Dr. Sherry explains why the structure and alignment of the body affect far more than posture. They can influence movement, recovery, nervous-system function, productivity, and overall quality of life. She also shares how movement, nutrition, mindset, and consistent daily habits work together to support whole-being health. During the conversation, Mike and Dr. Sherry discuss the limitations of quick fixes and “magic pill” solutions, the importance of choosing the right healthcare support, and why personalized care matters. They also explore emerging health tools and trends, including DEXA scans, peptides, supplementation, and the need to make informed decisions rather than simply following the latest wellness trend. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why prevention should begin before symptoms appear How physical alignment can affect energy, performance, and recovery The relationship between posture, movement, and the nervous system Why muscle, mobility, and structural health become increasingly important with age How small, consistent habits can improve health span and quality of life What to consider before trying peptides, supplements, or other emerging treatments Why the healthcare professionals you choose can become one of your most important investments Dr. Sherry McAllister, DC, M.S. (Ed), CCSP®, PAF, FACC, is the president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to advancing awareness of chiropractic care’s role in overall health and performance. She holds degrees from the University of Calgary, California State University East Bay, and Palmer College of Chiropractic West, and has completed executive programs at Stanford and Yale. A frequent speaker at national wellness conferences, corporate events, and healthcare summits, Dr. McAllister combines scientific insight with practical strategies for improving posture, productivity, and whole-being health. This conversation is a reminder that living longer is only part of the goal. The real opportunity is to protect your strength, independence, energy, and ability to enjoy life throughout those years. Connect with Dr. Sherry McAllister: Website: https://drsherrymcallister.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsherrymcallister/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSherryMcAllister Download the HeChangedIt app and continue building your mental, emotional, physical, social, and soul fitness at https://hechangedit.com/.

    Dr. Sherry McAllister on Longevity, Prevention, and Whole-Being Health
  2. 3d ago

    Pierre Piche on Brotherhood, Connection, and Why Men Need Men

    Why do so many men feel alone, even when everything on the outside looks like it's going well? In Episode 172 of heCast, Mike Chisholm sits down with Pierre Piche, founder of Guy Talks, to explore why authentic brotherhood may be one of the most important missing pieces in men's lives today. After years working in high-performance sales and leadership, Pierre noticed a common pattern: successful men were quietly carrying stress, isolation, relationship struggles, and uncertainty without anyone to turn to. That realization inspired him to create Guy Talks—a growing community where men can connect through honest conversations, shared experiences, personal growth, and genuine support. Together, Mike and Pierre discuss the loneliness many men experience, the importance of finding your tribe, how vulnerability builds strength rather than weakness, and why meaningful relationships are essential for long-term mental health and resilience. Pierre also shares his personal journey through major life transitions, including marriage, fatherhood, divorce, and rebuilding purpose, along with his vision of expanding Guy Talks into 100 communities that positively impact one million men. If you've ever felt like you're carrying life's challenges on your own, this conversation is a powerful reminder that you don't have to navigate difficult seasons alone. In this episode you'll discover: Why so many men experience isolation despite appearing successfulHow brotherhood and authentic connection improve mental wellbeingThe difference between talking about problems and creating real changeWhy vulnerability is one of the greatest strengths a man can developHow purpose, relationships, health, and personal responsibility are deeply connectedWhat it takes to build a thriving men's community from the ground upPierre's vision to grow Guy Talks into a movement reaching one million menConnect with Pierre Piche & Guy Talks Website:https://guytalks.ca Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/guytalkskelowna Listen & Watch heCast 🌐 https://hechangedit.com📱 Download the HeChangedIt app for exclusive content, community, and resources.

    Pierre Piche on Brotherhood, Connection, and Why Men Need Men
  3. Jul 6

    Toby Freeman on Testicular Cancer, Breaking Stigma, and Turning Pain Into Purpose

    Season 5 of heCast begins with a powerful conversation about grief, resilience, men’s health, and the bold actions that can save lives. When Toby Freeman’s brother Robin was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of testicular cancer at just 24 years old, he had already been ignoring warning signs for months. Tragically, the delayed diagnosis meant the cancer was discovered at a late stage, and Robin later passed away. That loss became the driving force behind Toby’s mission. In this episode, Toby joins Mike Chisholm to share how he transformed unimaginable grief into purpose by founding The Robin Cancer Trust. Through education, honest conversations, humour, and attention-grabbing charity challenges, Toby is helping young men recognize the signs of cancer, overcome embarrassment, and take action sooner. From running marathons dressed as a giant testicle to hosting the Thrive Against Cancer podcast, Toby has developed an unapologetic approach to discussing subjects many men would rather avoid. He explains why humour can be one of the most effective tools for breaking stigma and creating conversations that might otherwise never happen. Mike and Toby discuss the warning signs men should understand, why avoidance and embarrassment can have devastating consequences, and how friends, families, and communities can make it easier for men to speak openly about their health. They also explore the emotional weight of grief, legacy, survivor’s guilt, gratitude, and the responsibility Toby feels to ensure his brother’s story continues to protect others. This episode is more than a conversation about cancer. It is a reminder that vulnerability can be a form of strength, awareness can save lives, and even the most painful experiences can be transformed into meaningful action. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • The warning signs of testicular cancer and why early detection matters • How embarrassment and avoidance prevent men from seeking help • Toby’s experience losing his brother Robin at just 24 years old • Turning grief and tragedy into purpose • Why humour can help break down stigma around men’s health • Running 350 miles while dressed as a giant testicle • Building The Robin Cancer Trust in his brother’s memory • Creating peer-led conversations where men feel safe asking questions • The emotional realities of grief, gratitude, resilience, and legacy • How bold action and uncomfortable conversations can save lives About Toby Freeman Toby Freeman is a passionate cancer advocate, podcast host, and the Founder and CEO of The Robin Cancer Trust, which was created in memory of his brother Robin, who died from late-stage testicular cancer at just 24. Toby has made it his mission to save lives by raising awareness, breaking stigma, and starting important conversations around men’s health. He is currently taking on the Big Ballsy Challenge, running 350 miles in a giant testicle costume to raise £240,000 for the charity. The challenge includes the Brighton and London Marathons, a run across the country along Hadrian’s Wall, and a 100-kilometre ultramarathon completed in under 24 hours. Toby is also the host of the Thrive Against Cancer podcast, where he shares raw and honest conversations with cancer patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates. Everything he does is driven by a belief that bold action can change lives and that pain can be transformed into purpose. Connect with Toby Freeman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobyfreeman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobytalksballs/ The Robin Cancer Trust: https://www.therobincancertrust.org/ Thrive Against Cancer: https://www.thriveagainstcancer.co.uk/ Big Ballsy Challenge: https://www.therobincancertrust.org/bigballsychallenge Colchester Half Marathon: https://www.colchesterhalfmarathon.com/ Corporate Partnerships: https://www.therobincancertrust.org/corporate-partners Download the HeChangedIt app via https://hechangedit.com.

    Toby Freeman on Testicular Cancer, Breaking Stigma, and Turning Pain Into Purpose
  4. Jun 9

    Wayne Forrest on Resilience, Inner Strength, and The Inner Warrior

    Most men are taught that strength means holding it together, pushing through, and never showing weakness. But what happens when life strips everything away and forces you to rebuild from the inside out? In this episode of heCast, Mike Chisholm sits down with Wayne Forrest, a Certified Mastery Consultant, motivational speaker, life coach, author, and TEDx speaker. A former farmer and rugby player from New Zealand, Wayne’s life changed at 25 when a rugby injury left him paralyzed from the neck down. After waking up five days later as a C4-5 tetraplegic, Wayne began a long journey of resilience, transformation, and rediscovering the power within. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Wayne shares how he turned one of the most difficult moments of his life into a mission to help others unlock their inner warrior. He opens up about identity, masculinity, fatherhood, relationships, purpose, and the mindset shifts that helped him move from loss and limitation into meaning, joy, and service. As the founder of The Power Within and author of The Inner Warrior, The Power Within, Wayne helps people overcome obstacles, question limiting beliefs, and step into the strongest version of themselves. He was also named 2023 Transformational Coach of the Year by The Brave Thinking Institute. This conversation is for any man who has faced adversity, felt stuck, questioned who he is, or wondered how to keep going when life changes in an instant. Wayne’s story is a powerful reminder that storms can break us open, but they can also reveal the warrior already inside. Learn more about Wayne Forrest: Website: https://wayneforrest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayneforrestnz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayneforrestlifecoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-forrest-b42889299/ Download the HeChangedIt app via https://hechangedit.com.

    Wayne Forrest on Resilience, Inner Strength, and The Inner Warrior
  5. Jun 1

    Connor Treacy on Sobriety, Reinvention, and Building a Life With Purpose

    Connor Treacy joins heCast for an honest conversation about ambition, pressure, reinvention, sobriety, and what it really takes to build something meaningful over time. From childhood athletics to nightlife, entertainment, music, and entrepreneurship, Connor has lived through high-pressure environments where reputation, resilience, relationships, and emotional control matter every day. In this episode, he shares how he navigated setbacks, built powerful networks, embraced sobriety at 19, and continued evolving from one chapter of life into the next. This conversation explores masculinity, discipline, ego, public identity, stress, personal growth, and the mindset required to keep going when the path is uncertain. Connor’s story is not a polished self-help script. It is lived experience, and it offers a real look at what it means to chase success while trying to stay grounded. About Connor Treacy: Connor Treacy is an entrepreneur and entertainment industry professional whose career has included nightlife, music, artist management, promotion, and business building. His story reflects pressure, reinvention, discipline, setbacks, sobriety, and long-term purpose. Learn more about Connor:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconnortreacy heCast is the podcast for men, brought to you by HeChangedIt. Download the HeChangedIt app and explore real conversations, resources, tools, and community built around mental, emotional, physical, social, and soul fitness.

    Connor Treacy on Sobriety, Reinvention, and Building a Life With Purpose
  6. May 29

    Doug Lawrence on Mentorship, Trauma, and Healing Through Grief

    Most men underestimate the power of mentorship until life hits hard. In this episode of heCast, Mike sits down with Doug Lawrence, a 25-year RCMP veteran, founder of TalentC®, co-founder of the International Mentoring Community, and international bestselling author. Doug shares how mentorship became a powerful tool in his own healing journey and in his work supporting people through PTSD, grief, trauma, and personal growth. Through decades of lived experience, Doug explains why true mentorship is not about giving people all the answers. It is about asking the right questions, listening without judgment, and helping others discover the strength that already exists within them. This conversation explores the unique challenges men face when opening up, the importance of confidentiality, how grief can quietly shape our lives, and why none of us are meant to walk through struggle alone. About Doug Lawrence: Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® and co-founder of the International Mentoring Community. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 25 years before retiring in 1999. Doug is an international speaker, mentor, and bestselling author of The Gift of Mentoring, You Are Not Alone, and The Silent Pandemic. He has appeared on more than 200 podcasts as a guest or host, sharing his message around mentoring, mental health, PTSD, and grief. Learn more about Doug: Website: https://www.talentc.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.lawrence.1610/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglawrence-mentor Twitter/X: @DougLawrenceJM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4YC1GkfHrQtFYgYrf8baQ heCast is brought to you by HeChangedIt, the app built to support men’s mental wellness, personal growth, and real connection. Download the HeChangedIt app and start building your mental fitness today.

    Doug Lawrence on Mentorship, Trauma, and Healing Through Grief
  7. May 26

    Dr. Carey Heller on ADHD, Time Management, and Turning Executive Function Into a Superpower

    What if better time management could improve your anxiety, relationships, career, and overall mental wellbeing? In this episode of heCast, Mike sits down with Dr. Carey Heller, a licensed psychologist, ADHD expert, executive functioning specialist, and co-founder of Heller Psychology Group. Together, they explore why so many people feel overwhelmed, stuck, distracted, or behind — and how simple systems for planning, organization, and follow-through can create real change. Dr. Heller breaks down the connection between ADHD, anxiety, procrastination, routines, accountability, and mental health. He also shares practical strategies for building momentum without relying on complicated systems or expensive tools. Whether you struggle with time management, feel like you are constantly reacting instead of planning, or want better structure in your life, this conversation offers practical tools you can start using right away. About Dr. Carey Heller:Dr. Carey Heller is a licensed psychologist and co-founder of Heller Psychology Group in Bethesda, Maryland. He specializes in ADHD and executive functioning, helping kids, teens, and adults improve time management, organization, attention, routines, and planning. His approach often combines traditional therapy with practical executive function coaching. Dr. Heller is also an assistant clinical professor of clinical psychology at The George Washington University, chapter coordinator for the Montgomery County chapter of CHADD, president of Washington Independent Services For Educational Resources, and chair of the Editorial Advisory Board for CHADD’s Attention Magazine. Learn more from Dr. Carey Heller: Heller Psychology GroupExecPlanCoach: https://execplancoach.calstudio.comTaskmaster Coach: https://taskmastercoach.calstudio.comADHD Assist: https://adhdassist.calstudio.comADHD Assist Student: https://adhdassiststudent.cals.appHomework Planning: https://homeworkplanning.cals.app heCast is brought to you by HeChangedIt — the mental wellness app and community built for men. Download the HeChangedIt app and find more real conversations at https://hechangedit.com.

    Dr. Carey Heller on ADHD, Time Management, and Turning Executive Function Into a Superpower
  8. May 22

    Brian Sachetta on Anxiety, Purpose, and Rewiring Your Mind

    Most men struggle silently with anxiety, overthinking, and the search for purpose — but what if understanding your brain’s “software” could help you build a better path forward? In this episode of heCast, Mike sits down with Brian Sachetta, author, blogger, and mental health advocate from Boston, Massachusetts. After navigating anxiety and depression throughout young adulthood, Brian began exploring therapy, mental health literature, and practical tools to better manage his well-being. That journey eventually led to major breakthroughs and inspired his popular book series, Get Out of Your Head. Brian brings a unique perspective to mental wellness by connecting concepts from software development with emotional regulation. Together, Mike and Brian explore how mapping your emotional states, building awareness, and taking small consistent steps can help men break out of negative thought cycles and move toward more peace, resilience, and purpose. This conversation also dives into manifestation, mindfulness, dissociation, anxiety, depression, and why trying to control every emotion can often backfire. Brian shares practical insight, personal stories, and a grounded reminder that change is possible one step at a time. About Brian Sachetta:Brian Sachetta is an author, blogger, and mental health advocate from Boston, Massachusetts. His mission is to alleviate psychological suffering and help people take control of their mental health through his books, blog posts, podcast appearances, and personal story. Learn more about Brian:Guest links coming soon. heCast is the official podcast of HeChangedIt, featuring real stories, real conversations, and real perspective for men navigating life, relationships, mindset, health, fatherhood, purpose, and personal growth. Download the HeChangedIt app and join a community built to support men’s mental wellness:https://hechangedit.com

    Brian Sachetta on Anxiety, Purpose, and Rewiring Your Mind

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heCast is the podcast for men navigating real life. Hosted by Mike Chisholm, the show features honest conversations on fatherhood, relationships, health, business, mindset, purpose, discipline, identity, success, and modern manhood. With guests from all walks of life, heCast delivers real stories, practical insight, and unfiltered perspectives for men who want more than surface-level talk. Brought to you by HeChangedIt, the app for men. Learn more at hechangedit.com