The Unsung Podcast

S1 - EP3 - Jay Cooper - Author of "A Hound's Tale"

Jay Cooper, known as "The Hound," is a seasoned law enforcement veteran, martial arts instructor, and bouncer with over 35 years of experience and five black belts in various disciplines. He offers an engaging video training series called "Reality Check"on self-protection and the responsible use of force, distilling his real-world knowledge into practical guidance. Beyond his martial arts expertise, Jay emphasizes a holistic approach to life, aiming to empower individuals to express themselves honestly. He draws from the wisdom of martial arts legends he's trained with, providing valuable insights for navigating challenging situations With the success of Reality Check, many people have been curious as to his background and training and so to provide better insight he decided to write a book. It isn't an autobiography, but it has autobiographical aspects as Jay shares some of the encounters and experiences that provided those lessons that helped him grow. So much that he has gained over the years is from what he has done wrong as much as what he did right! Whether you are interested in combat, training or simply finding a way to get through life a bit easier, this book will definitely give some food for thought ....with a few laughs along the way for good measure.

Season One - Episode Two - Speaking with the amazing paramedic that saved my life in 1994.

Join us on a deeply moving episode of "The Unsung Podcast" where we explore the incredible story of resilience, gratitude, and the life-changing impact of emergency medical services. Our guest today is none other than Joanne McGregor, the paramedic who, back in 1994, performed a life-saving intervention that not only preserved our host's life but also set him on a path of profound personal transformation.
 
 

Season One - Episode One - Chad Kennedy - Sea To Sea for PTSD

2025 will indeed be epic as the Team will walk Eastern Canada once again, starting in St. John's NFLD and ending on Pelee Island, ON.  We are excited to be promoting First Responder Families First, working alongside of Can Praxis, raising funds to bring First Responder Families to Alberta for this amazing initiative.
 Chad's mission is not only to "define himself" and find his "purpose", it's also to inspire others to speak openly about mental health and how PTSD / OSI's impact those in the Public Safety, Military, and Veteran Communities.
The Vision to walk Canada to share his story of injury, healing, and resiliency came to light moments before Chad followed through with his plan to die by suicide on August 2, 2020.   Like most in the Military and Public Safety professions, Chad kept his traumas to himself, worried about being judged, considered weak, and believing there was NO help.  In 2018 Chad was diagnosed with PTSD, with "bad" help, Chad would go through the motions and continue to work as a member of the Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol.  On July 18th, 2020 Chad would be one of the first on scene at the Columbia Ice Fields bus crash.  This would start the spiral process and by February 3rd, 2021 Chad hit the wall and was too afraid to work.  
Through aggressive therapy with numerous clinicians, Chad would get far enough in his healing to follow through with walking Canada.
All profits from the funds raised will benefit mental health initiatives that revolve around our public safety personnel and military communities, including our northern territories.
"#neveralone"
 
www.https://www.seatoseaforptsd.ca/
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The Unsung Podcast - introduction

Coming Soon. 
Welcome to "The Unsung Podcast," the podcast where we dive into the uplifting side of humanity. Each episode, we share true stories of courage, kindness, and transformation that remind us of the incredible potential within each of us.