https://simplecast.com Spartan Hour Spartan Hour is a podcast for Veterans, first responders, and shift workers — the people who show up for everyone else. Hosted by people who've lived it, each episode pairs real, lived experience with the perspective of integrative care experts to explore the everyday realities of service life: sleep and hypervigilance, operational stress, chronic pain, nutrition on chaotic schedules, burnout, transition, and finding connection after the uniform. Honest conversations, grounded takeaways, and a reminder that wellness is whole-person — and no one should navigate it alone. Here you'll find full episodes and short clips worth sharing. Subscribe to follow along. A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic. Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca And remember … Great Things, Happen Together. 2020 Spartan Wellness en Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:14:25 +0000 Tue, 1 Sep 2026 20:08:52 +0000 https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com Spartan Hour https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/803a3b92-1631-4a6b-9817-853e80a5199e/cda46b87-bc40-41a7-8700-52d4eaf3a2a3/3000x3000/cropped_1788293171170.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com episodic Spartan Hour is a podcast for Veterans, first responders, and shift workers — the people who show up for everyone else. Hosted by people who've lived it, each episode pairs real, lived experience with the perspective of integrative care experts to explore the everyday realities of service life: sleep and hypervigilance, operational stress, chronic pain, nutrition on chaotic schedules, burnout, transition, and finding connection after the uniform. Honest conversations, grounded takeaways, and a reminder that wellness is whole-person — and no one should navigate it alone. Here you'll find full episodes and short clips worth sharing. Subscribe to follow along. A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic. Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca And remember … Great Things, Happen Together. Spartan Hour true https://feeds.simplecast.com/cSNxBtS6 cannabis, medical cannabis, veteran, devon larratt, rcmp, first responder, magicalbutter, spartan wellness, the wellness soldier, veteran affairs canada, sports, soldieron, armwrestling, fitness Spartan Wellness marketing@spartanwellness.ca ded34633-cd2f-45ae-8141-82fc988369a7 Spartan Hour Ep10 Spartan Hour Episode 10

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Robert Kennedy, C0-Founder Spartan Wellness, CAF Veteran & Sean Maher, Co-Founder Spartan Wellness, CAF Veteran

Topics:

  1. Transitioning
  2. Mental Health
  3. Covid19
  4. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:14:25 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Sean Maher, Riad Byne, Robert Kennedy, JC Migneault) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep10-iEbH8gde Spartan Hour Episode 10

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Robert Kennedy, C0-Founder Spartan Wellness, CAF Veteran & Sean Maher, Co-Founder Spartan Wellness, CAF Veteran

Topics:

  1. Transitioning
  2. Mental Health
  3. Covid19
  4. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Spartan Hour Ep10 Sean Maher, Riad Byne, Robert Kennedy, JC Migneault 01:06:05 Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Robert Kennedy, C0-Founder Spartan Wellness, CAF Veteran & Sean Maher, Co-Founder Spartan Wellness, Canadian Armed Forces Veteran to discuss military, transitioning, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19 , and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Robert Kennedy, C0-Founder Spartan Wellness, CAF Veteran & Sean Maher, Co-Founder Spartan Wellness, Canadian Armed Forces Veteran to discuss military, transitioning, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19 , and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. #physicalhealth, #veteranaffairscanada, #veterans, #covid19, #magicalbutter, #riadbyne, #emeritusgolf, #army, #firstreponders, #veteranaffairs, #jcmigneault, #pathfinders, #canadianarmedforces, #spartanwellness, #nfl, #sports, #corrections, #theherbclinics, #medicalcannabis, #canveda, #nba, #vac, #thewellnesssoldier, #navy, #mlb, #airforce, #veteranspouces, #womenincannabis, #mentalrecovery, #devonlarrat, #mentalinjuries, #caf, #physicalinjuries, #robertkennedy, #nhl, #seanmaher, #mentalhealth, #rcmp true full 10 871b221d-6435-48b2-bcf2-7784a7009f83 Spartan Hour Ep9 Spartan Hour Episode 11

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Bryce Hooper, MCpl (ret) MSE Op , 11 yrs+ 3 tours – co creator, brand builder of The Herb Clinics. Aka Mr Hooper; Cannabis Educator, Public Speaker, Canadian Armed Forces Veteran

Topics:

  1. Transitioning
  2. The Herb Clinics
  3. Mental Health
  4. Covid19
  5. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:46:07 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Bryce Hooper, Riad Byne, JC Migneault) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep9-MBge1xK1 Spartan Hour Episode 11

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Bryce Hooper, MCpl (ret) MSE Op , 11 yrs+ 3 tours – co creator, brand builder of The Herb Clinics. Aka Mr Hooper; Cannabis Educator, Public Speaker, Canadian Armed Forces Veteran

Topics:

  1. Transitioning
  2. The Herb Clinics
  3. Mental Health
  4. Covid19
  5. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Spartan Hour Ep9 Bryce Hooper, Riad Byne, JC Migneault 00:52:00 Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Bryce Hooper, MCpl (ret) MSE Op , 11 yrs+ 3 tours – co creator, brand builder of The Herb Clinics. Aka Mr Hooper; Cannabis Educator, Public Speaker, Canadian Armed Forces Veteran to discuss military, transitioning, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19 , and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Bryce Hooper, MCpl (ret) MSE Op , 11 yrs+ 3 tours – co creator, brand builder of The Herb Clinics. Aka Mr Hooper; Cannabis Educator, Public Speaker, Canadian Armed Forces Veteran to discuss military, transitioning, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19 , and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. #physicalhealth, #brycehooper, #veteranaffairscanada, #veterans, #covid19, #magicalbutter, #riadbyne, #emeritusgolf, #army, #firstreponders, #veteranaffairs, #jcmigneault, #pathfinders, #canadianarmedforces, #spartanwellness, #nfl, #sports, #corrections, #theherbclinics, #medicalcannabis, #canveda, #nba, #vac, #thewellnesssoldier, #navy, #mlb, #airforce, #veteranspouces, #mentalrecovery, #devonlarrat, #mentalinjuries, #caf, #mrhooper, #physicalinjuries, #nhl, #mentalhealth, #rcmp true full 9 e157b575-7838-4010-a99e-a21149fe3d3f Spartan Hour Ep8 Spartan Hour Episode 8

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Ryan Little - Director of Operations Eagle Creek Golf Club 

Bruce Phillips - Executive Director Emeritus Golf 

 

Topics:

  1. Clublink and Eagle Creek
  2. Emeritus Golf 
  3. Mental Health
  4. Covid19
  5. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:41:49 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Ryan Little, Bruce Phillips, Riad Byne, JC Migneault) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep8-AaJZNEu_ Spartan Hour Episode 8

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Ryan Little - Director of Operations Eagle Creek Golf Club 

Bruce Phillips - Executive Director Emeritus Golf 

 

Topics:

  1. Clublink and Eagle Creek
  2. Emeritus Golf 
  3. Mental Health
  4. Covid19
  5. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Spartan Hour Ep8 Ryan Little, Bruce Phillips, Riad Byne, JC Migneault 01:04:33 Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Ryan Little and Bruce Phillips to discuss golf, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19 & sports, and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Ryan Little and Bruce Phillips to discuss golf, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19 & sports, and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. #physicalhealth, #veteranaffairscanada, #veterans, #covid19, #magicalbutter, #clublink, #riadbyne, #eaglecreek, #emeritusgolf, #army, #firstreponders, #veteranaffairs, #jcmigneault, #canadianarmedforces, #spartanwellness, #nfl, #sports, #brucephillips, #medicalcannabis, #nba, #vac, #thewellnesssoldier, #navy, #mlb, #airforce, #mentalrecovery, #devonlarrat, #mentalinjuries, #caf, #physicalinjuries, #nhl, #ryanlittle, #mentalhealth, #rcmp true full 8 ba378f72-290b-43bb-b769-d1ca8fe5a893 Spartan Hour Ep7 Spartan Hour Episode 7

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Ashleigh Brown - Founder & CEO SheCann

Erin O’Shaughnessy - Nurse Practitioner Spartan Wellness

Topics:

  1. SheCann
  2. Woman in Cannabis
  3. Mental Health
  4. Covid19
  5. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:23:42 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Riad Byne, Ashleigh Brown, Erin O'Shaughnessy, JC Migneault) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep7-Z7jwmvAs Spartan Hour Episode 7

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Ashleigh Brown - Founder & CEO SheCann

Erin O’Shaughnessy - Nurse Practitioner Spartan Wellness

Topics:

  1. SheCann
  2. Woman in Cannabis
  3. Mental Health
  4. Covid19
  5. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Spartan Hour Ep7 Riad Byne, Ashleigh Brown, Erin O'Shaughnessy, JC Migneault 01:26:37 Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Ashleigh Brown Founder & CEO SheCann and Erin O’Shaughnessy Nurse Practitioner Spartan Wellness to discuss SheCann, women and cannabis, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19, and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Ashleigh Brown Founder & CEO SheCann and Erin O’Shaughnessy Nurse Practitioner Spartan Wellness to discuss SheCann, women and cannabis, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19, and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. #veterans, #emeritusgolf, #womencannabis, #spartanwellness, #shecann, #medicalcannabis, #canveda, #erinoshaughnessy true full 7 7ad705da-692b-48af-851b-618d25b1e7e1 Spartan Hour Ep6 Spartan Hour Episode 6

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests: Pat Major – Founder http://unikskills.com/

 

Topics:

  1. Unikskills
  2. Covid19
  3. Mental Health
  4. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 13:14:25 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (JC Migneault, Riad Byne, Pat Major) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep6-UvQU8xWw Spartan Hour Episode 6

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests: Pat Major – Founder http://unikskills.com/

 

Topics:

  1. Unikskills
  2. Covid19
  3. Mental Health
  4. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Emeritus Golf

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Spartan Hour Ep6 JC Migneault, Riad Byne, Pat Major 01:19:39 Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Pat Major – Founder http://unikskills.com/ to discuss military service, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19 & sports, martial arts and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault sit down with Pat Major – Founder http://unikskills.com/ to discuss military service, mental health, medical cannabis, COVID19 & sports, martial arts and superheroes in a relaxed, fun out-side of the box atmosphere. #physicalhealth, #veteranaffairscanada, #veterans, #covid19, #magicalbutter, #riadbyne, #emeritusgolf, #army, #firstreponders, #veteranaffairs, #jcmigneault, #pathfinders, #canadianarmedforces, #spartanwellness, #nfl, #sports, #medicalcannabis, #nba, #vac, #patmajor, #thewellnesssoldier, #navy, #mlb, #airforce, #mentalrecovery, #martialarts, #devonlarrat, #mentalinjuries, #caf, #physicalinjuries, #nhl, #mentalhealth, #unikskills, #rcmp true full 6 554fb221-6aab-4969-88d2-1bf50b13fc01 Spartan Hour Ep5 Spartan Hour Episode 5

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Ken Hall - Founder & CEO 2DogsGames

Dr Raffael Boccamazzo AKA Dr B - Clinical Director Take This

Topics:

  1. Destiny's Sword
  2. Covid19
  3. Video Games
  4. Mental Health
  5. Military service
  6. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

Destiny's Sword

Take This

 

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:54:04 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Riad Byne, Ken Hall, Dr B, JC Migneault) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep5-ob2PannU Spartan Hour Episode 5

Host: Riad Byne

Co-Host: JC Migneault

Guests:

Ken Hall - Founder & CEO 2DogsGames

Dr Raffael Boccamazzo AKA Dr B - Clinical Director Take This

Topics:

  1. Destiny's Sword
  2. Covid19
  3. Video Games
  4. Mental Health
  5. Military service
  6. Super Hero

Sponsors:

Spartan Wellness

The Wellness Soldier

Magical Butter

Facebook: 

Spartan Hour

Destiny's Sword

Take This

 

A Spartan Wellness production — a Canadian virtual integrative care clinic.
Learn more or book an appointment: SpartanWellness.ca

And remember … Great Things, Happen Together.

]]> Spartan Hour Ep5 Riad Byne, Ken Hall, Dr B, JC Migneault 01:14:48 Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault are joined by Ken Hall - Founder & CEO 2DogsGames and Dr Raffael Boccamazzo AKA "Dr B" - Clinical Director Take This to discuss Destiny's Sword, the video gaming industry, mental health, COVID19, military service, and superheros in a relaxed goofy outside of the box approach. If you want to learn about the newest trends in the gaming industry and the mental health initiatives that are happening this episode is for you. Hosts Riad Byne and JC Migneault are joined by Ken Hall - Founder & CEO 2DogsGames and Dr Raffael Boccamazzo AKA "Dr B" - Clinical Director Take This to discuss Destiny's Sword, the video gaming industry, mental health, COVID19, military service, and superheros in a relaxed goofy outside of the box approach. If you want to learn about the newest trends in the gaming industry and the mental health initiatives that are happening this episode is for you. destinyssword, riadbyne, veteranaffairscanada, takethis, asiffoundation, gaming, cbdnostress, menatlhealth, woundedwarriorcanada, rcmp, covid19, firstresponder, thewellnesssoldier, veteran, soldieron, spartanwellness, greatthingshappentogether, stayhome, medicalcannabis, militaryservice, spartanhour, takethisorg, magicalbutter, videogaming true full 5 9b192c62-cd37-46a6-9477-0b1aa7491773 Spartan Hour Ep4 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:36:21 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Riad Byne, Graham Trude, JC Migneault, Chris Earl) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep4-5Vo2bqYO Spartan Hour Ep4 Riad Byne, Graham Trude, JC Migneault, Chris Earl 00:57:55 Hosted by: Riad and Jean-Claude Migneault with special guests Singing Soldiers – Graham Trude and Chris Earl. Hosted by: Riad and Jean-Claude Migneault with special guests Singing Soldiers – Graham Trude and Chris Earl. riadbyne, cannabis, jcmigneault, singingsoldiers, spartanwellness, asif, veterans true full 4 27ebcf15-a9bb-4288-a41f-b2412046bf6b Spartan Hour Ep1 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:31:50 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Devon Larratt, Riad Byne) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep1-_4lgEPsD Spartan Hour Ep1 Devon Larratt, Riad Byne 00:29:12 Hosted by Riad Byne and Devon "No Limits" Larratt - Talk about medical cannabis, mental health, professional armwrestling, veteran issues, fundraising for homeless veterans, sports news. Hosted by Riad Byne and Devon "No Limits" Larratt - Talk about medical cannabis, mental health, professional armwrestling, veteran issues, fundraising for homeless veterans, sports news. #cfl, #armwrestling, #spartanwellness, #wal, #nfl, #medicalcannabis, #canveda, #nba, #homelessveterans, #devonlarratt, #spartanhour, #nhl, #mentalhealth true full 1 dbe3fffe-981a-4043-b197-3f0836053ec6 Spartan Hour Ep3 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:46:40 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Riad Byne, The Wellness Soldier, Jean-Claude Migneault) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep3-iCSnjBPo Spartan Hour Ep3 Riad Byne, The Wellness Soldier, Jean-Claude Migneault 00:51:45 Hosted by: Riad and JC - With special guest The Wellness Soldier Topics: The wellness soldier, terpenes, medical cannabis, cooking with medical cannabis, super hero’s, mental health, service in the military, first responders. Hosted by: Riad and JC - With special guest The Wellness Soldier Topics: The wellness soldier, terpenes, medical cannabis, cooking with medical cannabis, super hero’s, mental health, service in the military, first responders. #physicalhealth, #hockey, #redsealchie, #mpxi, #firstreponders, #medic, #alternativemedicine, #spartanwellness, #military, #terpenes, #medicalcannabis, #cookingwithcannabis, #physicianassistant, #thewellnesssoldier, #superhero, #cannabis, #canadianmilitary, f #cooking, #livingwell, #mentalhealth true full 3 c28e52ee-e22c-432b-a96d-56b8804d8b35 Spartan Hour Ep2 Thu, 5 Mar 2020 15:14:07 +0000 marketing@spartanwellness.ca (Riad Byne, Jean-Claude Migneault) https://spartan-hour.simplecast.com/episodes/spartan-hour-ep2-GNkzV1p5 Spartan Hour Ep2 Riad Byne, Jean-Claude Migneault 00:49:41 Hosted by: Riad and Jean-Claude Migneault Topics: service in the military, Veteran Affairs Canada, medical Cannabis, mental health, current sports, Ottawa LRT, turning 50, first responders Hosted by: Riad and Jean-Claude Migneault Topics: service in the military, Veteran Affairs Canada, medical Cannabis, mental health, current sports, Ottawa LRT, turning 50, first responders #physicalhealth, #hockey, #mpxi, #firstreponders, #medic, #alternativemedicine, #spartanwellness, #military, #terpenes, #medicalcannabis, #physicianassistant, #thewellnesssoldier, #superhero, #cannabis, #canadianmilitary, #livingwell, #mentalhealth true full 2