Addiction: "Why Don't You Just Stop"

Canadian motivational speaker and mental health advocate, Allan Kehler, opens up about some of his own struggles with addiction. Often people told him to, "Just stop." Allan explains why it wasn't this easy, and provides a deeper understanding of addiction.

The above video was created as part of the Project Voice campaign by Break Barriers. This is a movement that began more than 5 years ago in Saskatoon. This is a group of community partners and volunteers whose objective is to eliminate the stigma and discrimination that persons living with mental illness and substance use disorders experience every day. Their focus on recovery, and the struggle, hopes and triumph that recovery entails is shared through their Project Voice Campaign by Breaking Barriers.

For more information please visit

https://breakthebarrier.ca/

For more information about Allan Kehler, or to book him as a keynote speaker please visit https://www.allankehler.com/

About Allan Kehler:

Having persevered through his own mental health issues and substance use, Allan Kehler has learned valuable life lessons that have guided him on an incredible path of success. Allan is one of Canada’s most sought-after speakers when it comes to the topic of mental health and wellness. He has stood on more than 500 stages and is recognized for his engaging style and captivating approach.

Allan’s professional experiences include instructing various mental health related course at several colleges. He also spent years working as an addiction counselor and clinical case manager. Drawing from both professional and personal experiences, Allan confidently conveys how to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment that proactively addresses issues of mental wellness. He offers a unique style to effectively speak to these very sensitive issues using humor, compassion, and authenticity.

Allan is a best-selling author of four books.

https://www.outfromtheshadows.ca/books/

Three of these books have been incorporated into college curricula in Canada, and his book MENtal Health: It's Time to Talk can be found in high schools across the province of Saskatchewan. He has also been featured on several television and radio programs, yet it is his recognition as a professional speaker and mental health advocate that has gained Allan the most national attention.

Allan has developed a genuine appreciation and passion for learning and working with Indigenous peoples and communities. He spent the majority of his teaching career instructing the Mental Health & Wellness program at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, and shares his powerful message on reserves across Canada. These cultural teachings have played a key role in his own recovery, and a holistic approach towards healing can be found in his presentations.

Allan and his wife, Tanya, are the co-owners of Born Resilient Clothing.

https://bornresilient.ca/

Their mission is to empower people to persevere through their challenges and find their inner strength.

https://youtu.be/KhkQwEa9SF8

Allan currently resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Here, he shares his wonderful life with his beautiful wife, four boys, four dogs, and a tank of fish.

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