The black sheep by Wired Differently

Jonathan Archambault
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Just a Veteran navigating healing and recovery of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After serving his country, the dark tunnel and the tools that were presented to him. He is now sharing what he learned and his new purpose after close to 18 years of service in the military (Army/SOF and Law enforcement).

  1. S02E01 - Arsenal Canine Academy

    08/28/2023

    S02E01 - Arsenal Canine Academy

    Jenna & Jason Arsenault come chat with us about their business and hardship related to trauma. From Police constable to dog trainer, we visit what can be interesting and sometimes harder to face. Arsenal canine academy was started because they realized that there was a high demand for professional dog training in the Saskatchewan and Alberta areas. They currently have 5 training locations in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary and Edmonton! Most dog trainers see dog training as a side gig; something to do as a hobby in between shifts at their full time job. Well, they made it my career! They made it my passion. website: https://arsenalk9.com/

    59 min
  2. Brandi L. Benson: Veteran, Cancer survivor, entrepreneur and much more

    04/17/2023

    Brandi L. Benson: Veteran, Cancer survivor, entrepreneur and much more

    Brandi L. Benson’s debut memoir, The Enemy Inside Me: A Young Soldier’s Unexpected Battle With Cancer, tells the powerful story of her 2009 Ewing Sarcoma diagnosis during her deployment in Iraq and her ensuing mental and physical battle to triumph over cancer. Over the years, Brandi has also published numerous articles about wellness, cancer and business. A SOUGHT-AFTER SPEAKER – Through national speaking engagements, Brandi helps transform the lives of audience members by encouraging them to take charge of their healing and their wellness. Brandi has been a featured presenter at a wide range of events, from speaking about “Mental Fitness and Overcoming the Enemy Inside You” at the Family Café in Orlando and addressing “Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution” at LSPC in Savannah. A STRONG CANCER SURVIVOR – Brandi overcame a diagnosis of Ewing Sarcoma and fought to reclaim her life through treatments, therapy, physical activity and healthy living. Her mission is to provide strategies and resources to help anyone struggling with cancer. The Sarcoma Foundation of America will present Brandi with a Courage Award in October 2020, in recognition of the positive impact she has had by inspiring other cancer survivors. A PROUD VETERAN – At the age of 24, Brandi bravely served her country by enlisting as an active-duty soldier in the U.S. Army. She deployed to Iraq in 2008, but her military career was cut short due to her Ewing Sarcoma diagnosis. Brandi continues to lead a life of service and enjoys working with other veterans. She is also a semi-finalist for Ms. Veteran America 2020. A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR – Brandi is the founder and CEO of Resume-Advantage, an employment service for both civilians and transitioning military veterans. Brandi earned a B.A. in Mass Communications and Journalism from Ashford University and an M.F.A. in Writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education at Concordia University. AN IMPRESSIVE ATHLETE – A longtime athlete and sports enthusiast, Brandi began playing on varsity basketball and soccer teams at the age of 13 and participated in Olympic Development Program (ODP) and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sports. Unfortunately, part of treating her Ewing Sarcoma required the removal of the left adductor muscle in her leg. Now a 10-year cancer survivor, Brandi has become a gym enthusiast and has taken up salsa dancing, yoga, Pilates, and painting. She is currently training for the Paralympics Games, an Olympic-style competition for athletes with disabilities. Website: https://brandilbenson.com/

    59 min
  3. 2 French guys speaking English

    04/10/2023

    2 French guys speaking English

    A French-canadian who gets the job done.  After 18 years of serving his country in the Canadian Armed Forces, Charles Desilets changed targets through his lens, moving from the violence of war to the beauty of the humans he photographs. His strength lies in his ability to make the client comfortable within the first minutes of a meeting. Years in the military taught him to see beauty, in places where there was none at first glance. They also allowed him to acquire the ability to detect, and learn to tame, the emotion in the eyes of those who did not want to show it. His mastery of photography does not date from yesterday. Indeed, from adolescence, he began to capture landscapes and others using a good old Canon 35mm. Over the years, he developed a penchant for portraits and the creation of visuals with incredible decorum.

    1 hr
  4. Dylan Pace - The walk for the wounded

    04/07/2023

    Dylan Pace - The walk for the wounded

    MISSION-Less Talk More Walk- At Walk For The Wounded, we are dedicated to stepping up to address mental health in and after service. Through working to support organizations such as Wounded Warriors Canada we can help get those struggling the help they deserve. By creating an event that puts mental health at the forefront, it is our mission to reduce the number of those who struggle in silence. website: https://www.walkforthewounded.ca/

    41 min
  5. Serving the community

    04/03/2023

    Serving the community

    Chance Burles: a combat engineer and horseman who served in Afghanistan and now gives his time to raise awareness of mental health. He is also a student of everything—and he means everything.  I love to learn about anything that interests me, from music and language to science, history, and psychology. If you've got something interesting to teach me, let's talk!  You can find Chance doing a daily live at The Collective and his own podcast tools for the toolbox.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcplburles/?hl=en  Tools for the toolbox: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7x-__g_WMc2rYBsiWgWmQ  The collective: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the_collective_yt

    40 min
  6. NEGATIVE SPACE - Are you being safe?

    03/31/2023

    NEGATIVE SPACE - Are you being safe?

    Boris Milinkovich joined the Canadian Forces as an Infantry Reservist in 1998, eventually transitioning to Intelligence and then to his current position as a member of the Military Police. He was decorated with the Canadian Forces’ Decorations for his service. He is also a 17-year veteran of the Federal government, having served 5 years as a Customs Officer (with his last year in a Special Enforcement Unit) and the last 12 working in Transportation Security & Emergency Preparedness, incident management, and national security. He has delivered training to various other government departments on security-related topics, as well as other stakeholders, and currently acts as departmental liaison officer and Active Assailant trainer for the Department of Transport. Additionally, He has attended several other survival, security, protection, and preparedness training courses (both private and government) and is continually seeking out new methods and knowledge. He lives in Toronto. website: https://truenorthtradecraft.ca/

    1h 16m
  7. Walking the country for PTSD

    03/27/2023

    Walking the country for PTSD

    A Canadian Armed Forces Veteran... Still processing this part of my story, it will definitely be a chapter in his book.    Chad has been involved in Law Enforcement since 2004, most recently with the Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol, he is now off work indefinitely while working on his healing.   Up until a few years ago, he had a constant battle with anger and anxiety... He reached out for help. He was diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety in 2018. Recently, He suffered a post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) after attending a horrible incident in the Canadian Rockies on July 18, 2020, fortunately, He was able to receive the help I so desperately needed for my trauma.   August of the same year, he suffered a meltdown... after calming down and reevaluating the situation, it was evident that though our loved ones were at our side, our loved ones don't truly understand the beast that lives within us. Yes, it's a physical injury, not a visual injury. "NOT ALL WOUNDS ARE VISIBLE."   The vision. To walk across Canada alongside of some amazing warriors, raising awareness of PTS and mental health, to raise funds to help those who need treatment and to assist in creating education programs for loved ones and friends.   Public Safety Personnel (nurses, doctors, corrections, police, peace officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMT's, & dispatchers), Military, and Veteran Communities. It's time to tell our stories, it's time to be heard.   Website: https://www.seatoseaforptsd.ca/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seatoseaforptsd/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/seatoseaforptsd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatoseaforptsd/?hl=en

    1h 6m
  8. Life Saver Wellness - A.K. Dozanti

    03/14/2023

    Life Saver Wellness - A.K. Dozanti

    Who is A.K. Dozanti? She is a former Deputy Sheriff and Criminal Court Victim Advocate turned First Responder Coach and specialist and she helps First Responders win their mental battle and go on to keep thriving in their career. She knows and understands the pressure, the overwhelm and the complete disconnect that you feel after a while in a high stakes job. She created Life Saver Wellness to help Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Corrections Officers, 911 dispatchers as well as emergency medical personnel regain their focus as they release the pressure that comes from the job - so that they can pause for a moment and feel free from their mental battle and feel like they don’t have to be constantly chasing something in their lives. website: Helping First Responders Beat the Burnout (lifesaverwellness.com) Instagram: FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS COACH (@lifesaver.wellness) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Life Saver Wellness | Facebook

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Just a Veteran navigating healing and recovery of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After serving his country, the dark tunnel and the tools that were presented to him. He is now sharing what he learned and his new purpose after close to 18 years of service in the military (Army/SOF and Law enforcement).

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