Episode 84 - Ryan Martin

Have you ever heard of Jack.org? That's just the tip of the iceberg in this episode where I talked to Ryan Martin. You may remember Episode 25 of The Lifestyle Chase where the focus was Mental Health. I had my friend Blake Loates join to share a small part of her story. Mental health is something that is talked about time and time again on this podcast because I believe it is something we can all equip our toolboxes to handle. 

Ryan Martin is an inspired individual who decided one day that he was going to cycle across Canada from coast to coast to raise awareness and funds for Mental Health (www.mindcycle.ca). I have a Terry Fox quote tattooed on my arm, so you can see where this would be the kind of project that would get my attention. 

We talk about how one of his most emotional moments was the moment that he made it to the other end of the country with all of his loved ones around him and the knowledge that he had raised $125 000 for the cause. 

We talk about a time in his life where it was less about preparing for the day and more about falling into it and how that felt. Going to parties surrounded by friends and good times and going home feeling empty. 

We talked about the sensation of loneliness and the power of self awareness, and self talk. 

We talk about the power of transparency when it comes to speaking to audiences of Youth who may not know that they have what it takes to take control over their health. Ryan works for jack.org which starts more conversations with youth and spreads more awareness about how and where to get help for mental health through the power of having young people talk to young people.

The story of how Jack.org was started was really touching to me, because I have seen people lose a loved one in their life who showed no signs, and this is the best way I know how to fight for the lives of others who also may not show the signs.

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