STAND UP!
Welcome to STAND UP! Formerly 3:31 podcast. This is a mental health, resilience, and personal growth podcast from Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. This show is about stress management, mental wellness, burnout recovery, and learning how to stand up for what you believe in.
You’ll hear real-life stories about resilience, mental health, and overcoming life’s challenges while learning practical ways to stay positive, cope with stress, and help others in your community.
In each episode, I interview professionals and community leaders from Greater Vancouver and across British Columbia who specialize in their field. They share inspiring stories, expert insights, and real-life experiences about mental health, self-improvement, resilience, and community leadership.
As the host of the podcast, I bring a unique perspective after nearly twenty years working as a frontline paramedic, where I’ve seen firsthand the importance of first responder mental health, stress management, and supporting others through difficult times.
This is a family-run podcast. My children and I create our own “Wayne’s World”-style commercials that are silly and fun. Each episode features a captivating conversation and an indie music track at the end of the show.
Come take a listen — it’s like sitting with a friend in a coffee shop on a sunny afternoon, talking about life, challenges, and ways we can make the world a little better.
If you have an idea about how to improve life in your community, or know someone with an inspiring story about mental health, resilience, or helping others, reach out to me on Facebook.
Enjoy the show. ☺️🇨🇦
For financial contributions please connect here:https://buymeacoffee.com/tawsechrisz
Show ideas and musician referrals: standuppodcast@outlook.com
Artwork by Canva and Maple lead by hybernut from the Noun Project.
— Chris
Episodes
17 episodes
« Let’s RALLYE for Team Canada 🇨🇦 !!! »
Wear your maple leafs proud everyone! Sarah Shaw and Kelly Thompson talk about the upcoming top-ranked EMS competition Rallye Rejvíz, in the Czech Republic. These two women are part of a four-person, all-female paramedic team who wi...
Introduction to my rebranded show!
In this episode, I talk about what the rebranded show is all about, what listeners can expect to hear when they choose an episode, and why I’ve decided to change things up a bit. It’s still the same format—just a little more nuanced and search-...
Spend 5 minutes a day on these small actions, and you’ll see a big difference.
Darren Shane is a world-renowned personal trainer, business entrepreneur, and yoga instructor. Originally from Richmond, B.C., he now lives in the beautiful coastal city of Onjuku, Japan, where he and his wife, Matsumi, run Turquoise Wellness S...
“I tell my staff it’s okay, to not be okay. What we’re dealing with here isn’t normal”
My guest this month is the wonderful Cristina Schneiter. Cristina is the manager of The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope, located in Langley, B.C. They provide shelter, access to addiction services, and a community kitchen for people in need. I...
Want to feel hopeful about the future? Listen to this conversation with two incredible teachers.
We welcome two teachers to the podcast. Eric Hanson teaches grade 10-12 at a private school in North Vancouver and Nichole Van Sickle teaches grade 1-2 at a public French immersion school in Pitt Meadows. We talk about how to keep kids en...
This 89 year old Royal Navy Veteran has a message for young Canadians.
Charles Thomas Westover served for 35 years in the Royal Canadian Navy. He speaks about his life as a seaman and his time serving as a peacekeeper on the Korean Peninsula from 1955 to 1956. He also discusses the mental and physical toll this se...
Terry Fox’s life and the Marathon of Hope, told by his older brother, Fred Fox.
Starting off the new year with a bang. Fred Fox and his family have raised over a billion dollars for cancer research in Canada. We talk about Terry’s childhood, what the days were like for his brother running the Marathon of Hope, and what hap...
Paramedic super team: Kent McIvor and Dan Tyson.
Primary Care Paramedics Kent McIvor and Dan Tyson have been working for BC Ambulance for over 20 years, including 10 years as partners in Surrey and Langley, B.C. They talk about how they both started out, the challenges of the job, and the les...
A Special Christmas Episode
In this special holiday episode, I interview Chloe and Lincoln. My kids talk about some of their favorite Christmas memories and why they think Santa has never been found. Kids always make me smile, and I hope hearing their voices makes you smi...
“ The #1 thing you can do for your kid who has ADHD is ….”
Dr. Amori Mikami is a clinical child psychologist who specializes in working with children with ADHD. We talk about ADHD in children, the new video game she’s helped develop, and why she still loves teaching aerobics.
Two men with substance use disorder explain why mandatory treatment won’t work.
On October 29, I interviewed two people experiencing homelessness in Greater Vancouver: Larry Yargeau and Randy Peterson. We have a very honest and open conversation about life on the street—its challenges and possible solutions.This epi...
“This crime still baffles me. Was it a human that did that to her or an animal? “
Welcome to the Halloween special of the 3:31 Podcast. My guest is Merrily MacIntosh, who worked as a coroner with the BC Coroners Service for nearly 10 years. We dive into some chilling stories of how people died—and what it’s really like to fa...
This Jiu-Jitsu champion spent 17 years training with Bruce Lee’s inner circle.
Perry is a six-time IBJJF gold medal champion. He is the owner of Northwest Jiu-Jitsu and Bateson’s Martial Arts in Maple Ridge. My family and I have been training at his gym for over 10 years. He also trained with the legendary Bruce Lee’s inn...
Stories of my time as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. 70-71
U.S. Army Warrant Officer Stan Rose served in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. He demonstrated remarkable valor and bravery, earning two Purple Hearts in the process. He was a helicopter pilot, operating the infamous UH-1 Iroquois, otherwise known as...
Why your vote matters.
My local Member of Parliament, Marc Dalton! Marc and I talk about Charlie Kirk, the addiction crisis, crime, and what he’s looking forward to when the House reconvenes this fall.
“One of the kindest things I ever saw on the job was …”
Geoff Taylor is an Advanced Care Paramedic, and after 27 years of service, he’s hung up his stethoscope. He’s a friend and colleague of mine. We talk about how he got started, how he copes with the stress and trauma that come with the job, and ...
Top 1% realtor reveals the nastiest thing he’s seen in a home.
Russ has been a realtor for over 17 years, serving Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. He has hosted seminars in Greater Victoria, the Lower Mainland, and the Fraser Valley. Russ is my realtor and the reason we got our house in 2014. In this episode,...
