Ep. 143: Wellness Stories from Canadian Soldiers
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Eat Move Think host Shaun Francis is the founder of True Patriot Love, one of Canada’s largest charities supporting serving military members, Veterans and their families. So the week of Remembrance Day, we join Shaun (above, right) and True Patriot Love CEO Nick Booth (above, left) as they explore the inspiring stories of three Canadian soldiers who overcame wellness challenges and transformed their lives.
LINKS
Learn more about True Patriot Love, the Invictus Games and Soldier On.
Check out the 14th Annual True Patriot Love National Tribute Dinner silent auction, where you can bid on an Eat Move Think retreat and more than 100 other items.
Learn more about Master Corporal (Ret’d) Natacha Dupuis, a Coyote Gunner in Afghanistan, here and here.
Learn more about Major Patrick Lévis and watch him tell his story.
Read this 2017 article in Global News about Kelly Scanlan, written by Salmaan Farooqui.
INSIGHTS
What’s Shaun Francis’ role in veteran wellness in Canada, and what’s the story behind the foundation of True Patriot Love? [1:59]
True Patriot Love CEO Nick Booth joins Shaun in the studio to chat about bringing the Invictus Games to Canada back in 2017. [4:29]
Nick Booth talks about the importance of veteran wellness in Canada, and the struggles that veterans and their families experience, even during periods of peace. [6:22]
Kelly Scanlan’s wellness journey [13:22]
Major Patrick Lévis’ wellness journey [22:31]
Natacha Dupuis’ wellness story [28:40]
Remembrance Week is a difficult time for veterans. Nick Booth shares how you can bid on the True Patriot Love silent auction, or watch the 2022 Tribute Dinner virtually. [37:23]
from left to right: Natacha Dupuis, Maj. Patrick Lévis, Kelly Scanlan
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