Talk Today podcast

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  • Summary

  • The Talk Today podcast aims to spread mental health awareness in sports through conversations with athletes and others in the sports community who are passionate about mental health. Talk Today is one of the most comprehensive mental health programs for amateur sports in Canada. Launched by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Hockey League in 2014, Talk Today promotes the mental health of young athletes and spreads awareness of mental health throughout communities nationwide. Learn more at www.talktoday.ca.
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Episodes
  • Interview with Silken Laumann - Canadian rowing legend, public speaker, author, and advocate for mental health
    Aug 9 2024

    In this episode of the Talk Today podcast, Alex Salomie sits down with Canadian rowing legend and four-time Olympian, Silken Laumann. Silken shares her incredible journey from a devastating leg injury just ten weeks before the 1992 Barcelona Olympics to her triumphant bronze medal win that captivated the world.


    Beyond her athletic achievements, Silken has channeled her passion for helping others into founding her own charity, Unsinkable. Through her organization, they are dedicated to sharing stories of courage and mental health struggles, breaking down the stigma surrounding these issues, and creating a supportive community for those in need. Silken discusses the mission behind Unsinkable, the impact it has had, and a new upcoming project.


    Listen as Silken delves into the mental and physical challenges she faced and how she continues to inspire others as a speaker, author, and advocate for mental health and wellness.


    Whether you're an athlete, a fan of sports, or someone looking for motivation to overcome your own struggles, this episode with Silken Laumann is a must-listen.


    This podcast is brought to you by Talk Today, one of the most comprehensive mental health programs for amateur sports in Canada. To learn more, visit www.talktoday.ca.

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    34 mins
  • Interview with Josh Ho-Sang - pro hockey player, rapper and entrepreneur
    May 17 2024

    In this episode of the Talk Today podcast, hosts Alex Salomie and Justin Dickie chat with professional hockey player, rapper and entrepreneur, Josh Ho-Sang.

    A first-round draft pick of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders in 2014, Ho-Sang offers thoughtful commentary on his mental health, hockey career, resilience and recovery, mindset, his new ventures into music and app development, and much more.

    While Ho-Sang has been open about his mental health in the past, he delves deeper into the ups and downs of his time as a pro, describing his feelings through times he faced public criticism, his lowest moments, how he overcame his darkest times, and what he does today to stay mentally grounded and balanced.

    Find Ho-Sang’s debut album SAME wherever you stream music, and his pick-up sports matchmaking mobile app, PUP sports, on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

    This podcast is brought to you by Talk Today, one of the most comprehensive sports mental health programs in Canada. To learn more, visit ⁠www.talktoday.ca⁠.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Interview with CHL president Dan MacKenzie
    Mar 14 2024

    In this episode of the Talk Today podcast, hosts Alex Salomie and Justin Dickie chat with Canadian Hockey League (CHL) president Dan MacKenzie.

    As CHL president since 2019, Dan has been an influential partner and supporter of the Talk Today program. Prior to his time leading the CHL, Dan had 20 years of experience as a sports executive with the National Basketball Association (NBA) Canada and The Sports Network (TSN).

    In the interview, Justin and Alex ask Dan about a new fundraising partnership between the CHL and Talk Today, how mental health conversations in sports have shifted during his career, the importance he places on having mental health supports in place for CHL athletes, and much more.

    This podcast is brought to you by Talk Today, one of the most comprehensive sports mental health programs in Canada. To learn more, visit ⁠www.talktoday.ca⁠.

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    27 mins

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