What happens when life knocks you down and you choose to paddle forward anyway?
Mike Shoreman—Mental Wellness Advocate, Author & Speaker—joins special host Kenton Boston to share his powerful story of resilience. After a rare neurological disorder stripped him of his mobility and independence, Mike shut himself off from others, leading to a mental health crisis. With support and therapy, he found purpose again and became the first person to cross all five Great Lakes on a paddleboard, raising funds and awareness for mental health initiatives.
Now a Champion for the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, Mike talks openly about the importance of reaching out and why building your “crew” can help you weather life’s toughest waters.
Whether navigating your own mental health or supporting someone who is, this conversation reminds us that we don’t get through hard times alone and that small acts of courage can lead to extraordinary change.
This is a story of survival and hope you don't want to miss.
Get a copy of Light Keepers
https://www.amazon.ca/Lightkeepers-Becoming-Harbour-Mental-Health-ebook/dp/B0DKL9ZDVK
Mike’s Documentary When Hope Breaks Through is available to stream https://mikeshoreman.com/documentary/
Mike's National Champion for Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Announcement https://menshealthfoundation.ca/champions/mike-shoreman/
Check out the recap of this episode https://dontchangemuch.ca/mental-health/mike-shoreman-story-cmhf/
Follow Mike Shoreman
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_shoreman
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-shoreman-5a1446198/
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eastofsixsup.standupaddleboarding
- X - https://twitter.com/MikeShoreman
- Website - https://mikeshoreman.com/
Follow the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
- Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/
- Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation
Chapters
00:33 Meet Mike Shoreman: Mental Wellness Advocate, Author & Speaker
02:11 Mike's Paddleboarding Journey
04:01 The Life-Altering Diagnosis
07:19 Mental Health Struggles and Support Systems
13:09 The Turning Point: Crisis and Recovery
16:13 Raising Awareness: Paddleboarding Across the Great Lakes
24:36 The Power of Community and Support
28:38 Documentary and Book: Spreading Hope
30:41 Conclusion: Peaks and Valleys
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