Most people don’t need new resolutions — they need realignment.

In this episode, I talk about why starting over every January doesn’t work, and how real progress comes from staying anchored to the intentions and standards you’ve already chosen.

This conversation is about alignment over reinvention, consistency over motivation, and learning how to return faster after setbacks instead of quitting on yourself.

I also touch on a realization about holding yourself back by waiting until things are “better” before acting — confusing improvement with permission — and why capability always comes before optimization.

This episode sets the tone for the year ahead and introduces a shift toward panel-style conversations with people who are actively navigating work, growth, and responsibility.

No resolutions. No shortcuts. Just realignment and follow-through.

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JT is BACK!

He has experience in Corrections, Firefighting, and Coaching in Canada, and has a remarkable story involving a hostage situation, and has a great way of communicating how to overcome traumatic events. He is a true inspiration and helps many people make steps towards the life they want to live on a daily basis.

His IG: @JT_From_KTown

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In this episode of The Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with author and mental performance coach Mikail Maillet, the mind behind the book Your Mind or Your Life. We dive deep into the hidden battles happening in your head every single day — the thoughts that sabotage you, the patterns that keep you stuck, and how to finally take ownership of the direction your life is heading.

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Bullshit conversations aren’t a waste of time — they’re a reset.

In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I talk about why joking around, small talk, and meaningless conversations actually play a critical role in mental health, stress relief, and human connection. Whether it’s banter after a hard workout, laughing with coworkers, chatting with strangers, or messing around with your partner, these moments help us detach from pressure long enough to keep moving forward.

I also break down the stark difference between blue collar and white collar work culture:

• Blue collar coworkers may be brutally honest to your face, but they’re loyal, supportive, and willing to teach you how to succeed.
• White collar coworkers often communicate politely and professionally, yet hide blame, resentment, and competition behind fake smiles and corporate language.

This episode blends humour, hard truths, and lived experience to explore authenticity, connection, and why honesty — even when it’s uncomfortable — matters more than polished words.

If you’ve ever questioned workplace culture, fake positivity, or the role of humour in surviving life’s stress, this conversation will hit home.

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In this episode of the Risen Fallen Podcast, I explore a powerful idea: the most important jobs in life are not meant to be finished — they’re meant to be DONE - regularly.

Your fitness, spending habits, mental health routines, discipline, cleanliness, relationships, even self-care… none of these are “one-and-done” tasks. They are ongoing practices. And the moment we stop doing them, the results begin to fade.

Mark breaks down how this plays out in real life through simple, relatable examples: • Staying fit only works if you keep showing up • One bad financial decision can reset your progress • Dishes, laundry, and daily chores pile up when ignored • Shortcuts create more problems and more cleanup • “Finish line thinking” actually causes burnout and setback • True change happens through identity and maintenance, not milestones

If you’ve been struggling with consistency, burnout, or the pressure to “finally be done,” this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and a more sustainable way of looking at growth.

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Today I’m joined by Deven Kennedy, a former police officer from Canada’s East Coast and the founder of Resilience Through Fitness — a movement dedicated to helping first responders build strength, resilience, and real community through fitness, mindset, and human connection.

Deven breaks down: 🔥 The major event he’s training for right now 🤝 The first responders and communities he’s dedicating his time and energy toward 📈 How RTF is growing, evolving, and creating real support systems for people who serve 💭 The mindset, discipline, and purpose behind his mission

This is a fast-paced, real conversation about stepping up, pushing limits, and building something that actually helps people who are usually expected to “stay strong” on their own.

If you’re into fitness, service, mental health, or just raw motivation — this episode hits.

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www.resiliencethroughfitness.com

Tema Foundation

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Emeritus Golf Maritimes

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Crosbie House Society

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This week on the Risen & Fallen Podcast, I sit down with Bill Goodwin, founder of Priority Living Consulting Group and author of Priority Living: Seven Pillars to Make Your Life Count. Bill shares the incredible story of the day he went into respiratory failure, died, and came back with a transformed understanding of purpose, leadership, and intentional living.

We dive into: • What Bill learned from dying and returning to life • How that moment reshaped his mission and priorities • The Seven Pillars of Priority Living • Why so many people feel directionless — and how to change it • How to build a meaningful life through discipline, clarity, and self-leadership • My own reflections on growth, struggle, and finding purpose through the rise and the fall

If you’re in a season of rebuilding, searching for clarity, or trying to live more intentionally, this conversation will speak directly to you.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-goodwin-09549099/

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IG: @coachbillspeaks AND @prioritylivingconsultinggroup

Website :https://www.prioritylivingcg.com

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In this episode of The Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with author and mental performance coach Mikail Maillet, the mind behind the book Your Mind or Your Life. We dive deep into the hidden battles happening in your head every single day — the thoughts that sabotage you, the patterns that keep you stuck, and how to finally take ownership of the direction your life is heading.

Mikail breaks down the core message of his book: you can either run your mind, or your mind will run you. We talk about:

• The real meaning behind “choosing your life over your impulses”

• How people unconsciously create their own suffering

• Tools to interrupt negative thought loops and mental spirals

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of freedom

• How to stop reacting and start intentionally living

• What happens when you stop negotiating with your excuses

• The psychology behind discipline, self-talk, and building your identity

Whether you're fighting through a tough season, rebuilding your habits, or trying to level up mentally, this conversation is packed with clear insights, real stories, and practical tools you can use today.

If you’re ready to take back control of your thoughts, your direction, and your life — this episode is for you.

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