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From Rock Bottom to Takeoff: Tommy Lather's Sobriety-Fueled Rise

 

Tommy Lather, founder of Takeoff Monkey, shares a raw and powerful story of falling hard — and fighting his way back. Once trapped in a heavy-drinking construction culture, Tommy’s life spiraled until a life-threatening seizure and devastating personal loss forced a moment of truth he couldn’t ignore.

He opens up about the humbling reality of moving back in with his parents at rock bottom, the emotional and physical toll addiction took, and how choosing sobriety didn’t just save his life — it transformed it. Clear-minded and determined, Tommy rebuilt himself and grew his company into a $2.6M business, proving that recovery can become a launchpad, not a limitation.

This conversation goes beyond addiction. Tommy talks candidly about the emotions sobriety brought rushing back, the power of family support, navigating dating without alcohol, balancing entrepreneurship with recovery, and his honest take on AI and the future.

Raw, honest, and deeply inspiring, this episode is a reminder that hitting bottom doesn’t mean the end — sometimes it’s the beginning of everything.

From Rock Bottom to Takeoff: Tommy Lather's Sobriety-Fueled Rise

 

 

Tommy Lather, founder of Takeoff Monkey, shares a raw and powerful story of falling hard — and fighting his way back. Once trapped in a heavy-drinking construction culture, Tommy’s life spiraled until a life-threatening seizure and devastating personal loss forced a moment of truth he couldn’t ignore.

He opens up about the humbling reality of moving back in with his parents at rock bottom, the emotional and physical toll addiction took, and how choosing sobriety didn’t just save his life — it transformed it. Clear-minded and determined, Tommy rebuilt himself and grew his company into a $2.6M business, proving that recovery can become a launchpad, not a limitation.

This conversation goes beyond addiction. Tommy talks candidly about the emotions sobriety brought rushing back, the power of family support, navigating dating without alcohol, balancing entrepreneurship with recovery, and his honest take on AI and the future.

Raw, honest, and deeply inspiring, this episode is a reminder that hitting bottom doesn’t mean the end — sometimes it’s the beginning of everything.

Jimmy Rankin: From Cape Breton Kitchen Parties to Juno Nights

 

Jimmy Rankin reflects on a life shaped by songs, stories, and the salt air of Cape Breton. Raised in a family where music wasn’t a career choice but a way of communicating, he traces his journey from kitchen-table harmonies to international stages as a founding member of The Rankins, and on into a solo career that has carried Celtic-rooted songs far beyond the island that inspired them.

Along the way, Jimmy opens up about family and fame, about loss and resilience, and about how grief has a way of sharpening what matters most. He shares rare insight into his creative process—how silence can be as important as sound, why home continues to pull him back, and how the simplest melodies often carry the heaviest truths.

At its heart, this is a conversation about belonging. About why certain songs stay with us for life. And about why, after all these years, Jimmy Rankin still steps on stage with the same intention he always had: to sing something honest, to make people feel seen, and to remind them—if only for a few minutes—where they come from.

 

Catch Jimmy out on the road... and sea! 

 

Jimmy Rankin: From Cape Breton Kitchen Parties to Juno Nights

 

Jimmy Rankin reflects on a life shaped by songs, stories, and the salt air of Cape Breton. Raised in a family where music wasn’t a career choice but a way of communicating, he traces his journey from kitchen-table harmonies to international stages as a founding member of The Rankins, and on into a solo career that has carried Celtic-rooted songs far beyond the island that inspired them.

Along the way, Jimmy opens up about family and fame, about loss and resilience, and about how grief has a way of sharpening what matters most. He shares rare insight into his creative process—how silence can be as important as sound, why home continues to pull him back, and how the simplest melodies often carry the heaviest truths.

At its heart, this is a conversation about belonging. About why certain songs stay with us for life. And about why, after all these years, Jimmy Rankin still steps on stage with the same intention he always had: to sing something honest, to make people feel seen, and to remind them—if only for a few minutes—where they come from.

 

Catch Jimmy out on the road... and sea! 

 

Homesick, Connected, and Proud: The Rise of Global Bluenosers

 

Sean Meister, founder of Global Bluenosers, shares how a bout of homesickness turned into a worldwide Nova Scotian uprising. After moving away from home, Sean set out to recreate that unmistakable East Coast feeling—next thing you know, a podcast, kitchen-party meetups, and chance reunions have snowballed into international gatherings and a nonprofit connecting Bluenosers across the globe.

This episode dives deep into what it really means to be from Nova Scotia: the tug of home you never shake, the power of diaspora friendships, and why a hug at the airport can hit harder than any goodbye. From fiddles and fish stories to found family in far-flung cities, it’s a love letter to East Coasters everywhere—proof that no matter how far you roam, Nova Scotia never lets go of you.

 

 

https://globalbluenosers.ca/

Homesick, Connected, and Proud: The Rise of Global Bluenosers

 

Sean Meister, founder of Global Bluenosers, shares how a bout of homesickness turned into a worldwide Nova Scotian uprising. After moving away from home, Sean set out to recreate that unmistakable East Coast feeling—next thing you know, a podcast, kitchen-party meetups, and chance reunions have snowballed into international gatherings and a nonprofit connecting Bluenosers across the globe.

This episode dives deep into what it really means to be from Nova Scotia: the tug of home you never shake, the power of diaspora friendships, and why a hug at the airport can hit harder than any goodbye. From fiddles and fish stories to found family in far-flung cities, it’s a love letter to East Coasters everywhere—proof that no matter how far you roam, Nova Scotia never lets go of you.

 

 

https://globalbluenosers.ca/

When Death Feels Like Home: Julie on Hospice, Grief and Everyday Courage

 

In this raw, tender, and unexpectedly life-affirming conversation, hospice nurse Julie cracks open our biggest fear — death — and somehow makes it feel human, honest, and even beautiful. She busts the myths around hospice care, shares what people really regret at the end of life, and explores why acceptance can be the most radical act of love.

Along the way, Julie opens up about her own path through heartbreak, sobriety, and loss, revealing how community, connection, and compassion have shaped both her work and her worldview. This is a conversation about dying, yes — but even more so, it’s about how to truly live, love deeply, and remember that none of us are doing this alone.

 

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When Death Feels Like Home: Julie on Hospice, Grief and Everyday Courage

 

In this raw, tender, and unexpectedly life-affirming conversation, hospice nurse Julie cracks open our biggest fear — death — and somehow makes it feel human, honest, and even beautiful. She busts the myths around hospice care, shares what people really regret at the end of life, and explores why acceptance can be the most radical act of love.

Along the way, Julie opens up about her own path through heartbreak, sobriety, and loss, revealing how community, connection, and compassion have shaped both her work and her worldview. This is a conversation about dying, yes — but even more so, it’s about how to truly live, love deeply, and remember that none of us are doing this alone.

 

Follow Julie on Socials!

Instagram

TikTok

Official Website