The Journey with Jared

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Furkhan Dandia (@eunoiazen) to discuss how going through a divorce started him on his mental health journey. Through seeing a therapist, Furkhan started to dive into his childhood and how it had shaped the man he had become. Working through his own challenges inspired him to share his journey with others by talking about mental health and helping other men find self love. 

You can connect with Furkhan here: 

Instagram - @eunoiazen

Website - www.eunoiazen.com

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Lawyer, coach and author, Kathryn Burmeister joins me on the podcast this week to share her story. 

While working as a personal injury lawyer in Georgia, the managing partner of Kathryn's firm committed suicide. Not wanting to give up on her clients, Kathryn joined a few others in taking on their caseload. Working on these cases without the support that she needed led Kathryn to overworking, not taking care of herself and eventually hitting her rock bottom. She shared with me how she came back from that dark place, why it inspired her to help others, and the importance of being proactive as opposed to reactive with your mental health.

Kathryn's book "Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo" can be found on Amazon here: 

https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Addiction-Status-Kathryn-Burmeister/dp/1736080806/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LD38LLE9XZAA&dchild=1&keywords=overcoming+addiction+to+the+status+quo&qid=1617031361&sprefix=overcoming+addiction+%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1#customerReviews

You can also find Kathryn at:

IG: @kfburmeister

https://kathrynfburmeister.com/

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On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Randy McRae. We discuss his journey of going from working at a large corporation, to starting his own accounting firm, and then back to working at a large corporation. We also discuss the differences between how entrepreneurship is portrayed on social media and the reality of it, as well as what to do if you find yourself in a rut. 

I hope you enjoy! 

You can find Randy on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallmcrae/

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I have always lived in my head, over analyzing everything, trying to game-plan for every possible outcome. Trying to get out of my head and actually be present in the moment I'm in, being less in my head and more in body. Although it has proven to be a difficult task and I am far from mastering it, I wanted to share my experiences so far. I hope you find some value in it! 

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@jaredsalekin

Or email me with any feedback or questions

jared@jaredsalekin.com

I wanted to share my thoughts around looking at forgiveness differently, the idea that forgiving someone or "making peace" with a situation doesn't mean that whatever happened was okay, but it is important to be able to move on from and accept it as a part of our life. 

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jared@jaredsalekin.com 

On this episode I'm joined by Coach Kyle and Anwar from the Modern Maskulinity podcast. The conversation centres around challenging what it means to be a man and how it has been presented by society. We chat different leadership styles, tapping into and showing different emotions, vulnerability, and what the word strength means to us. 

You can find Kyle, Anwar, and the Modern Maskulinity podcast on Instagram:

@modernmaskulinity

@coachkylerushton

@anwarahmed4

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Dr. Ian Brooks, psychologist and corporate consultant to talk about his new book, Intention. We talk about his experiences working with people on a locked down ward, and then at high profile corporations. How they were different and the common themes that he experienced in both. We also discuss embracing the fact that we all have unique experiences, thoughts, and goals, and why it's important to take these into consideration in everything that we do. 

You can find Ian here:

www.RhodesSmith.com
Twitter: DrB_Intention
Instagram: DrB_Intention

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On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Harrison Forman, one of the co-creators of the live show UpDating. He tells the story of how he went from working at Facebook, to live streaming his dates, to selling out venues and co-hosting live shows in New York. 

We also touch on the role that comedy plays in our lives, the fronts people put on while on dates, and walking the non traditional path. 

You can follow Harrison here:

IG: @updatingshow @htforman

https://www.updatingshow.com/

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This episode of the podcast is a recording of the talk I did for the Young Construction Leaders of Calgary. I went in depth on the cause of my quarter life crisis, gaining perspective on my life, removing the "should's" in our lives, and why we need to live for ourselves and not others. 

For more content you can follow me here: 

IG: @jaredsalekin

Twitter: @jaredsalekin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-salekin/

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by the Believer Junkie, Germaine Cookson. She shares her story of coming to Canada and why she was called to help other people believe in themselves. We also touch on living your life outside of the box, the power of positivity, how to find clarity in your life, and the importance of authenticity.

You can find Germaine here: 

Website: https://www.believerjunkie.com/

IG @believerjunkie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/germainecookson/

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On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Vernon Foster II to learn more about his journey and how seemingly unrelated experiences shaped the path that he is on today. We also touch on breaking free from the constraints that are placed on us by those around us, and the idea of being a generalist in a world that rewards specialization. 

I hope you enjoy! 

You can find Vernon here: 

IG: @famousvernon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VernonMashwell

https://vernontfoster.com/

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This episode is a recording of when I was a guest on the Kings of Hearts Podcast. Nuke and Andy are two people that played major roles in the start of my journey exploring modern masculinity, community, and personal development. 

I was honoured to be asked to be a guest on their podcast and was thankful for the amazing conversation that we had. 

I hope you enjoy it! 

You can find The Kings of Hearts here:

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/kingsofhearts

IG:

KOH - @thekingsof.hearts

Nuke - @yjkking

Andy - @andy.ngvyen

I'm joined by Rebecca Reinhart from the Unintentional Pornstar Podcast again for this episode where we discuss our experiences with trusting others. We also discuss feminism, humanism, and modern masculinity, how they're connected and the roles they play in our lives. 

I hope you enjoy! 

You can find Rebecca on IG @rebeccareinhart

For more content follow Jared on IG @jaredsalekin

This week I'm joined by dance choreographer and host of "The Unintentional Porn Star" podcast, Rebecca Reinhart. The Unintentional Porn Star comes from the experience of Rebecca having a private sex tape released on the internet without her permission. 

We discuss how it affected the relationships around her, how she is able to show empathy towards people who shame her for it, and how she has started to take back her power. 

I hope you enjoy!  

You can find Rebecca on IG @rebeccareinhart

For more content follow Jared on IG @jaredsalekin

With some reflection I have realized that I have a problem seeing people for who they actually are, instead I build them up into an unrealistic, perfect version of themselves. On this episode I share what I've discovered. 

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On this episode I reflect on ages 12-14, my experiences and how they affect me in my life now. 

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I have been doing a lot of reflecting on this past year and the journey that I have been on. One word has stood out more than any, Vulnerability, unknowingly I have been focussing on vulnerability and it has lead to enormous amounts of growth for me. 

However I feel that it is time for a new focus, I'm not 100% sure what that is yet, but I am excited to share it with all of you.

For more content follow Jared on IG @jaredsalekin

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by George Visan (IG: @bigtechbanker) where we talk about experiencing bullying growing up, finding healthy male friends, and the questions that he has started asking about modern romantic relationships. We also discuss how each of us took large perceived step backs in title and clout, in order to stay true to ourselves and work towards happiness. 

I hope you enjoy! 

You can email George at info@georgevisan.com

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by the creator of @thecuriousonepodcast Emma Krebs. 

We talk about our experiences with setting boundaries, how a trip to Australia helped Emma discover herself, and the importance of learning to be comfortable in the uncomfortable.

Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast I am joined by Benji Smith (@bsmitss) to hear more about his journey. We do a deep dive on co-mentorship, how we can learn from people that are in similar places to us, and discuss the idea that relationships never truly end, they only change. 

I hope you enjoy and would love to hear any feedback! 

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Janel Fedrau. We talk about how she forged her own path, going against the traditional consensus on careers, to instead pursue her passions. We also talk about her mental health journey and what it was like growing up with a twin. 

I hope you enjoy! 

I joined Andy on his Mindset Monday's series to talk about self doubt. We talked about how it has shown up in our lives and how we deal with it. How it relates to our sense of self worth, and how we can have so much of it in one aspect of our life but not others. 

On this episode of the podcast Andy and I talk education. What the word education means to us, our views on the traditional education system and how it should be changed.
We also talk about post secondary, whether or not it's a requirement in today's world, and how to wade through all of the information that comes our way.

Enjoy!

Body image is something that I have struggled with for as long as I can remember, and hold a lot of shame around. I felt extremely lonely, as I didn't think any other men went through it. For whatever reason it seems to be that we are told it's not something that men should struggle with, or even acknowledge. 

I still remember the moment Andy shared that he also struggles with body image issues at a King's of Hearts event. The weight that was lifted off of my shoulders was enormous, finally the feelings of loneliness started to go away. As I've been a part of more of these types of conversations, it has amazed me at how many people go through this alone. This is the reason why I wanted to have the conversation, and hopefully with more conversations like this, it will become a topic that we all pay more attention to. 

On this episode of the podcast I wanted to try something different, I went into Self Compassion, which has been my focus for 2020. 

Why it is important to me, how it has helped me, and the importance of intentional rest. 

I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to this podcast. It has been a fulfilling and humbling experience so far, I have learned a ton about myself and some of the people who are closest to me in my life, and I will forever be grateful for this. 

I would also love to hear any feedback that you have, good, bad, or otherwise, as well as if there are any specific topics that you would like us to go into. Feel free to message me on Instagram @jaredsalekin or leave a comment on the podcast 

Thank you all so much! 

On this episode of the Podcast I'm joined by Nuke and Andy to discuss the idea of "Breaking the Chain"

The idea of breaking the chain comes from seeing parents push their own insecurities onto their children because they haven't dealt with them themselves. I believe that by working on ourselves and making ourselves better people, not only will we reap the benefits, but we will be able to be better parents to our own children, positively affecting them and future generations to come.

I would love your any feedback that you have on the topic! 

On this episode of the podcast Nuke and I talk about goals and how to be effective in your goal setting journey. We discuss what makes a good goal, the three problems that I see most often and how to address them. 

Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast Andy I discuss all things mentorship. Our experiences with mentors, how did we find them, and how do you get the most out of a mentor relationship. We also discuss the idea of Indirect and Co-mentorship, I hope that you enjoy it! 

Today's episode is a recording of an Instagram Live I did with my friend hafeez_alchemist where we talked about why I started the Journey with Jared Podcast. 

Today's episode is a recording from a recent Instagram live I did with Nuke from the Kings of Hearts, an organization focussed around men's mental health. We discuss why mental health is an important part of my life as well as what toxic masculinity means to me. 

I hope you enjoy it!  

Nuke and I are currently find ourselves in similar situations, we're both in jobs that we know aren't right for us, but are necessary in achieving our long term goals. We discuss how each of us stay motivated to push through even though we know that these jobs are not where we are meant to be, and break down these situations into Resiliency, Practicality, and Courage. 

Hope you enjoy! 

On this episode Andy and I talk about the differences between a passion and a purpose and how to distinguish between them. We also discuss whether it is possible to have multiple purposes over the course of your life and our own relationships with the two. 

I hope you enjoy!  

Two men that I have immense respect for, Nuke Kombian and Hafeez Sumani, held the space to have an uncomfortable but necessary conversation around, racism, prejudice, and the Black Lives Matter movement. 

These two men have opened up my eyes and I hope that our conversation can help even one person as much as it has helped me. 

On this episode Nuke and I discuss leadership and what it means to us. We talk about the differences between being a boss and being a leader, and the characteristics of good vs. bad leaders. We touch on whether people are born leaders or if leadership can be taught, and how we can all be leaders in big and small ways. I hope you enjoy! 

On this episode Nuke and I discuss Motivation, what keeps us motivated, what we do when we lose our motivation, and intrinsic versus extrinsic motivating factors. We also talk about the definition of motivation and what it means to us, I hope you enjoy! 

On Pit Stop 6 Nuke, Andy, and I discuss Death. We discuss our experiences with it, different coping mechanisms, and how to support others who are experiencing death in their own lives. We also talk about healthy vs unhealthy views on our own deaths. Enjoy!!

On this episode Nuke and I discuss the masks that we wear that help us to fit in, the different types of masks that we have each worn and where they come from. We talk about the process of realizing your own masks and whether they are healthy or not. Enjoy!!

On this episode Nuke and I talk about the differences between healthy and unhealthy narratives. We discuss the difference between these narratives that we tell ourselves and our identity, where we think these narratives come from, and the relationship between these narratives and our self talk. Enjoy! 

On Pit Stop 3 Andy and I talk about rejection. How it has shown up in our lives, as well as others and the strategies that we've used to deal with it. We also talk about the differences between personal and professional rejection, and why sometimes we are better with one than the other. 

On our second Pit Stop, Nuke and I talk about Confidence and Believing in yourself. Why it's important and how to get there. I hope you enjoy! 

Today we are launching a new addition to the Journey with Jared Podcast called Pit Stops where we do a deep dive on a particular subject. In this episode we talk about realizing and reaching your potential, enjoy! 

On this episode of the podcast we bring back Steve Simons from episode one to interview me, we talk why I started the podcast, how I got my start in entrepreneurship, and my experiences with feeling stuck, I hope you enjoy!

On this episode I am joined by Andy Nguyen. We talk about our views on age and how we think others see us because of it, we talk micro vs macro seasons, and how an empty feeling at work lead him into creativity. We also touch on creating environments where people are able to express their truth fully and in a safe container, finding fulfillment with quality as opposed to quantity, and shadow work. Enjoy!

On this episode I am joined by Nuke Kombian. We talk about the idea of how family doesn’t always have to be blood, how goals shift over time, and how your household growing up influences you later in life. We also hit on going deeper with the people that you care about - going below the surface to find out what’s really going on with them, and what masculinity means to us. I hope you enjoy!

On Episode 2 of the Journey with Jared Podcast I am joined by Daya. We talk about how he navigated the forks in the road in his life, finding your dharma (purpose), and go into what men's work is and its place in our lives.

On this, the first ever episode of the Journey with Jared Podcast I have Steve Simons on. We talk being competitive, having big goals and why we’re afraid of telling people about them, navigating through jobs, deciding what to do after high school, and we discuss our relationships with ourselves.