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Unexpected Journeys
Life rarely goes according to your plan—and that’s where the real story begins.
Unexpected Journeys is a podcast celebrating the unplanned detours, sudden pivots, and accidental breakthroughs that define our lives and careers. Every week, we sit down with everyday people and extraordinary guests to share the raw, unfiltered stories of how an unexpected change or event led them exactly where they needed to be. Whether you are facing a massive life change, feeling stuck, or just love a great…
Episodes
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Decoding The Walking Dead-Ty Rowswell
Special Halloween Episode!! Halloween is just a few days away, so it is the perfect time to talk about zombies and The Walking Dead franchise. This week, we…
Unexpected JourneysForever a Mom-Amy Campbell
Please note: This episode includes discussion of infant loss and trauma. If you or a loved one are sensitive to these topics, please use discretion or consider…
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Reclaiming My Voice-The Journey of Jordan Wulf
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of severe domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we sit down with public…
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Hope, Humour and Healing-Megan and Curtis
In this episode we chat with with Megan and Curtis. This couple has faced a mountain of challenges, and still continue to try to find the humour in life and…
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When The Healer Breaks-Krista Parsons
Krista Parsons is a Canadian author, registered nurse, and former healthcare leader whose unexpected journey from caregiver to patient reshaped everything she…
Unexpected JourneysThese Are My Bonus Days-Blair Leggatt
Blair Leggatt is a self-published author from Canada. He has written two books-"Exploring With Brandy: A Journey into Discovery and Recovery" and "Lucky: These…
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Resilience and Redemption: Dave and Amanda's Journey
To kick off season 3 of Unexpected Journeys, we have the deeply personal stories of Dave Murphy and Amanda Panchuk. This couple faced significant challenges…
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Season 3 Promo!!
Executive Producer Sean Lannan joins Host Stacey Commer to discuss what is planned for Season 3 of Unexpected Journeys. The first episode drops October 4th…
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Breaking The Chains-Jason Creery
Thirty years of severe addiction. One year of complete transformation. In this episode, recovering addict and alcoholic Jason Creery shares his incredible…
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A Race Against Time: Preserving the Fading Voices of History with Zach Dunn
What happens when a generation's memories disappear? In this episode, we sit down with Zach Dunn, the 26-year-old filmmaker behind Global Veteran Stories…
Unexpected JourneysThe Hidden Struggle, The Visible Strength-Michelle Steiner
Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability. From the start, many people told her she could not go to college, get her bachelor’s degree, get published…
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Sad Birds Still Fly-Jo Ann Comeau
Grief changes everything, but storytelling can help us find our footing again. In this moving episode, we sit down with Jo Ann Comeau to discuss her personal…
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Breaking Free From Inherited Self-Sabotage-Dr. Colli Christante
Dr. Colli Christante is a Sovereign Architect and specialist in Integrated Systemic Trauma who decodes the hidden, inherited systemic fractures that drive…
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Unlocking Your Conscious Potential: A Conversation with Paul Elder
Paul Elder's deep understanding of the unseen world is forged from a remarkable personal history: he has survived five distinct near-death experiences (NDEs)…
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Beyond the Horizon: Rebuilding Life and Legacy with Oleg Kostyuchok
What does it take to pack up your life, leave everything you know behind, and start over from scratch? In this deeply personal episode, Oleg Kostyuchok shares…
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The Backstage Pass-Bill Welychka
For decades, Bill Welychka had the best seat in the house for the defining moments in music history. This week, one of Canada’s most recognizable and enduring…
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Overcoming Trauma & Finding Hope-Pamela Marie Topjian
Pamela Topjian discusses her childhood trauma, including the loss of a sibling as a young teen. She was abused, living in poverty, moving often and constantly…
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Off the Air, Into Chambers-Dan Reynish
What happens when a prominent, multi-decade career in broadcasting comes to an abrupt, unexpected halt? You rewrite the script! In this episode, we sit down…
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When Life Gives You Lemons-Building an Entertainment Empire-Jessica Lemmon
Meet Jessica Lemmon: a Vancouver powerhouse who helps artists and brands achieve their biggest dreams. But in 2020, her own dream faced a crisis when the…
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Chic & Charmed-Chanelle Chalazan
Welcome to Season 2 of Unexpected Journeys! We begin this season with an inspirational guest who has had an unexpected journey through entrepreneurship! What…
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Season 2 Preview!
Season 2 of Unexpected Journeys kicks off August 23rd. Thank you to everyone who has listened along the way! Executive Producer Sean Lannan joins me to discuss…
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Wilde Transformations-Nemara Wilde
This week, Wilde Transformation founder and Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapist Nemara Wilde joins the show to demystify how the subconscious mind drives our…
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Adventures Without Borders-Patrick Barbar
Patrick Barbar is a retired police officer, Afghanistan veteran, adventure motorcyclist, and creator of Adventures Without Borders. After selling most of his…
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Healing and Hope-Kristen Traverse
What happens when a healthcare professional suddenly becomes the patient? In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Traverse, a Developmental Health and…
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Horror and Hollywood-Robert Zappia and Mike Axe
Robert Zappia is a screenwriter with 35 years of industry experience, with credits including Halloween H20, Home Improvement, and Prey for the Devil. Through…
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Calming the Family Chaos-Lauren Rodych-Eberle
Lauren Rodych-Eberle is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach, music educator, philanthropist, and mother of three. She is the co-founder of the Sticks and…
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Special Bonus Episode!! Conquer All Things-Josh Yakes
Special Bonus Episode!! Joshua Yakes is the founder of Conquer All Things, a private gym in Burbank, California, and the host of the Conquer Podcast. Born with…
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Clarity At Work-Theresa Lynn
Theresa Lynn is the founder of Clarity at Work. She helps mid-sized businesses navigate complex challenges surrounding people and AI integration. Her…
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Honouring Tradition, Overcoming Barriers-The story of Ian Gladue and Mitsoh
WARNING: DISCUSSION CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, DRUG USE AND GRAPHIC, SEVERE INJURY. The following episode contains explicit language and mature themes…
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Chic on the Course-Three Putt Golf Co.
What happens when two friends notice a massive gap in women’s golf apparel? They build a brand to fix it! In this episode, we sit down with Clarissa Scheidl…
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A Passion For Pool-Sharon Pahtayken
What does it take to dominate the pool table for over two decades? This week, we’re sitting down with Sharon Pahtayken for a chat about dedication, family, and…
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The Caregiver-Keera McSorley
What does it take to become a Justice of the Peace without a law degree? ⚖️ In this episode of Unexpected Journeys, we sit down with Keera, a woman from…
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A Son's Legacy-The Christian Doll Foundation
In the debut episode of Unexpected Journeys, host Stacey Commer sits down with Mike Doll to share the story no parent ever expects to tell. After the tragic…