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This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness. The show is hosted by a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists including; Matt Barnes, Michele McPherson, Taylor Dunlop & Rachael Fowler. Every episode aims to be informative, relevant ...
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Optimizing Mind & Body for Peak Performance w/ Dr. Mason Bresett Pt. 2
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56:01On Episode 44: Pt 2, Matt Barnes and naturopathic doctor Dr. Mason Bresett ND continue their discussion on the foundations of supporting high performance. Both Matt and Dr. Mason share insights from their respected fields and experience working with high performers towards holistic health and wellness. Matt brings his experience from the field of s…
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Optimizing Mind & Body for Peak Performance w/ Dr. Mason Bresett Pt. 1
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58:24On Episode 44, Matt Barnes sits down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Mason Bresett ND to discuss the foundations of supporting high performance. Both Matt and Dr. Mason share insights from their respected fields and experience working with high performers towards holistic health and wellness. Matt brings his experience from the field of social work an…
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Exploring Neurofeedback & Biofeedback w/ Alex Ni
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1:03:09On Episode 43, Rachael Fowler chats with Alex Ni, a leading neurotechnologist and CEO of Divergence Neuro, discussing the fascinating world of neurofeedback and biofeedback. Alex explains how these technologies can support mental health—not only for those facing challenges but also as powerful tools for prevention and performance enhancement. The c…
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The Power of Storytelling w/ Corrie Elliott
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32:20On episode 42, Rachael sits down with Corrie Elliott, a Registered Psychotherapist and children's author who brings her wealth of experience working with children, couples, families, and individuals in private practice to the world of storytelling. Corrie shares the journey behind her books, Ellie’s Emotional Adventure and the newly released Ellie’…
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On Episode 41 we are thrilled to welcome Kelly Spencer, a mindful life enthusiast involved in many different roles. Kelly is an award-winning businesswoman and the proud owner of Indigo Lounge Wellness + Eatery, a beloved community space she’s nurtured for over 13 years. As a mindfulness specialist and empowerment speaker, Kelly has inspired countl…
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On episode 40 Michele gathers with author and yoga educator; Sarah Ezrin, to unpack principles of parenting and delve into concepts of her book ‘The Yoga of Parenting: 10 Yoga-Based Practices to Help You Stay Grounded, Connect with your Kids, and Be Kind to Yourself.’ On the episode we discuss: The structure and flow of her book – containing postur…
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On Episode 39, Matt is joined by guest Carrie Haynes who is a Licensed Professional Counsellor, group facilitator, podcaster, adjunct professor and mentor focusing on assisting clinicians and guides in leading impactful groups. Carrie is the host of the podcast- 'The Art of Groups' and has a wealth of experience in training and guiding fellow thera…
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Social Workers in Sport w/ Jerry Reynolds
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40:11On Episode 38, Matt is joined by guest Jerry Reynolds PhD, LSW, MSW who is an assistant professor in the Social Work department at Ball State University and is the current president of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport (ASWIS). Jerry has a doctorate in social work with 20 years of experience in the field and his experience as an athlete, coac…
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Getting Outside: Progressive Approaches to Dementia Care w/ Rebekah Churchyard
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52:45On Episode 37, host Rachael Fowler explores the remarkable impact of therapeutic gardening for individuals with dementia alongside guest Rebekah Churchyard, MSW, RSW, PMP. Join us as we delve into Green Care Farms Inc.'s mission to foster purpose, belonging, and vitality through sustainable, organic practices. Our guest, Rebekah Churchyard, shares …
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Virtual Reality for Anxiety & Phobias w/ Dr. Elizabeth McMahon
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58:39On Episode 36 Matt is joined by Clinical Psychologist- Dr. Elizabeth McMahon Ph.D. who has been practicing for over 40 years and is a pioneer in the use of Virtual Reality (VR) for treating Anxiety, Fears and Phobias. Elizabeth worked for Kaiser Permanente Medical Group for 32 years and has since worked in private practice in San Francisco while al…
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Podcast Update & Reflection w/ Matt Barnes
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10:07The time has come for a new season of the podcast! Matt is back after a long hiatus with some updates on the show including new hosts, a quick snapshot of his 2 year absence and a reflection on how the show has impacted his life and career. Stay tuned for more episodes coming for Season 5! If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rat…
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Episode 107: Driving and the Generation Gap
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45:13A podcast episode about how millennials are cringe and zoomers are rude. Join us on Twitch every Monday at 9pm Eastern @ https://www.twitch.tv/threeunpreparedmen Follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/UnpreparedMenBy Alex, Matt & Mason
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Episode 106: The Greatest Reality TV Show of All Time
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55:55The fellas get together to create (from scratch) the greatest reality television show of all time (that doesn't exist yet, we think). Join us on Twitch every Monday at 9pm Eastern @ https://www.twitch.tv/threeunpreparedmen Follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/UnpreparedMenBy Alex, Matt & Mason
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Episode 105: Versus Mode (?) - Shark Tank
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30:03This week's livestream had some audio issues (we'll probably post it with Twitch audio in the next few weeks) so this time we're pulling out a lost episode. This was a versus mode (I think) recorded late last year where we pitched Shark Tank products using almost no planning time whatsoever. Join us on Twitch every Monday at 9pm Eastern @ https://w…
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The Empowered Athlete w/ Eric Corda
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1:01:04On Ep 35 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recognize Michele from our first ever episode and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. Michele is a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program call…
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Episode 104: I Have No Idea What to Title This Dot MP3
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1:05:20We talked about a bunch of stuff this episode. Creativity and animated sitcoms were part of it, but we also pulled another tier list out of our behinds (ChatGPT) so enjoy that??? Fun episode regardless! Join us on Twitch every Monday at 9pm Eastern @ https://www.twitch.tv/threeunpreparedmen Follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/UnpreparedMen…
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We start this week's episode with more Mario -- in this case Mario Sunshine vs. Mario 64 -- and then see what kind of pod-tent ChatGPT can deliver for us. Join us on Twitch every Monday at 9pm Eastern @ https://www.twitch.tv/threeunpreparedmen Follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/UnpreparedMenBy Alex, Matt & Mason
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Episode 102: The Definitive Review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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53:45Alex and Matt saw the Mario movie, so I guess we'll talk about it for a while or something? We also ranked the voice actors -- you're not gonna believe #7!!! JK, haha. Andy also joined the Twitch chat as our first listener engagement. Absolute king. I hope this title doesn't make anyone mad, we thought it was funny. Oh, last thing: We're working ou…
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Episode 101: The Best Chairs of All Time
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1:07:26We're back, baby! And it took under a year this time! Alex, Matt & Mason convene on Twitch for their first regular virtual episode. This time, we're ranking chairs! What's the most comfy? The least? When do vibes factor in? All this and more! Join us on Twitch every Monday at 9pm Eastern @ https://www.twitch.tv/threeunpreparedmen Follow us on Twitt…
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Pro Sports, Life & Creating Balance w/ Carolyne Prevost
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46:47On Ep 34 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recognize Michele from our first ever episode and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. Michele is a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program call…
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On Ep 33 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recognize Michele from our first ever episode and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. Michele is a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program call…
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Abuse & Toxic Culture in Gymnastics w/ Melanie Hunt
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53:10On Ep 32 Michele McPherson takes over the hosting duties. You may recognize her from our first ever guest on Ep 1 and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. As a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program-Michele is taking over the podcast to do a mini series on connecting with athletes, co…
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Mental Health & Performance in Sports w/ Amy Mausser
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1:02:30Social Work Me is back after a long hiatus with the first episode in a series on Mental Health & Performance in Sports. Originally recorded in November 2021, Ep 31 features Amy Mausser who shares her experiences as an athletic therapist working with elite level junior hockey players. She is the former Sarnia Sting OHL Hockey Athletic Therapist and …
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Episode 100: The Past, Present and Future of the Three Unprepared Men
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1:42:54For this extra large, extra special episode of Three Unprepared Men, we have two segments for you. The first is a look back on the first 100, including an overview of our favorite episodes (making it a good starting point for new listeners).In the second half, we determine, live, what the future of this podcast is. Will we continue it? Will we end …
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This town ain't brick enough for the two of us.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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EMDR & Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy w/ Kate Becker
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1:04:50On Episode 30 Matt sits down to chat with Kate Becker who is a certified EMDR therapist, Trainer, Consultant, Yoga instructor and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist based out of Glastonbury, Connecticut. Kate has been providing Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for the past 5 years using Ketamine and Psilocybin in both individual and group setti…
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Arriving, Surviving & Thriving in Social Work w/ Dr. Rick Csiernik
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1:12:01On Episode 29 Matt is joined by 2nd Year Psychology Student Quinn Bisson to interview King’s University Social Work Professor Dr. Rick Csiernik. Quinn has been working with the homeless population and his interests in mental health and addiction have led him to develop a focus on Social Work. Coupled with the experience of taking a class from Dr. R…
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On this episode, the boys discuss various types of social media and also Elden Ring.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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Cannabis Assisted Psychedelic Therapy w/ Daniel McQueen
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1:24:45On Ep. 28 Matt is joined by Clinical Psychotherapist, Psychedelic Specialist and Author- Daniel McQueen. Daniel is the co-founder and executive director of The Center for Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder, Colorado and we take a deep dive into all things Cannabis assisted psychotherapy. On the show we cover a wide range of topics including : Undergr…
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New cabal just droppedBy Alex, Matt & Mason
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The perfect donut.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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21 Days: Social Work at End-of-Life w/ Linda Hochstetler
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1:25:32On Episode 27, Social Worker/Psychotherapist and Author- Linda Hochstetler joins the show to talk about her new book- 21 Days to Die: The Canadian Guide to End-of-Life as well as a wide range of topics surrounding death and dying. On this episode we cover: Linda’s path in Social Work Personal Experiences with death Death cafes (CBC Article) Eastern…
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Episode 95: The Best Pre-Packaged Cookies of All Time
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49:56These are the best pre-packaged cookies of all time. #GamerBy Alex, Matt & Mason
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Episode 94: The Funniest Word of All Time
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30:13Alex, Matt & Mason consider the merits of various words to determine, objectively, the funniest word of all time.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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We recorded this Saturday morning so it's about mornings I guess.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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Alex, Matt & Mason give quarter-life crisis tips.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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The perfect arcade.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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A banter that goes off the rails immediately and stays there.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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Alex, Matt & Mason discuss names, naming websites, and the various spellings of their own names.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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Alex, Matt & Mason discuss fall, technically.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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The perfect pie.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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It's been literally 80 episodes since the last Versus Mode, so we should probably do another one, right? On this installment, Alex, Matt & Mason go head to head and attempt to write jokes using randomly-generated words.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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https://youtu.be/12H43CJexQoBy Alex, Matt & Mason
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We didn't want to just do another banter so we spent an episode thinking back on our podcast, thinking about some ideas for the future, and coming up with some ideas for future episodes. Don't worry, nothing big is announced here -- we're just chatting!Jesus restoration pic: https://media.pri.org/s3fs-public/styles/open_graph/public/migration/PriMi…
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Banter 10!!! We do a check in and talk about stuff you tell us to!By Alex, Matt & Mason
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Episode 82: Unprepared Stress Reduction Tips
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45:08It's been a while since we did a weird, non-silly one, right? On this episode: stress reduction tips! Here's what helped us.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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The Three Unprepared Men discuss cringe and tell stories of their youth.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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Season finale. Alex, Matt, and Mason look back on their favorite memories from Season 4. Thank you for listening!The vid: https://twitter.com/UnpreparedMen/status/1408143004788051979By Alex, Matt & Mason
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Episode 79: More Jokes From Alex’s Stand-Up Comedy Notebook
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27:46Alex tells more jokes from stand-up comedy acts he wrote in high school and college. Some of these are 10+ years old. We wanted to make the last episode of the season a good one, so here it is."laugh double"(https://freesound.org/people/J.Zazvurek/sounds/60783/) by J. Zazvurek is licensed under CC BY 3.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/…
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On our first listener mail episode, we read a few of your emails and try some snacks Matt brought in.By Alex, Matt & Mason
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