Podcast
Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Hosted by Silken Laumann · EN
Life is a chain of moments, with each choice we make guiding us on our unique journey.
But, we're not alone on our journey. We cross paths with others, and their decisions can change our life's course too. It's this beautifully complex dance that makes life exciting and unpredictable.
Along the way we'll all experience defining moments, inflection points that shift our lives into new directions. Some are exhilarating, some tough, and sometimes they're not what they appear to be. But one thing's for sure, they're catalysts for our growth and change.
This is what Inflection Time with Silken Laumann explores. In each episode, Silken chats with her guest to identify and unpack these life-changing moments. The conversations, driven by curiosity are at once heartfelt and humorous, deep and relatable. Seeking to understand the ripple effects and how these moments have moulded each guest into who they are today. This podcast is an intriguing exploration; so tune in to see how these inflection points have helped create some of the most interesting and successful people in the world.
Sponsored by GoodLife Fitness and Tall Boy Water.
Director and Executive Producer: Michelle Archer.
Director and Producer: Phil Kluba
Creative Director: Sarah Carter
Communications Director: Christine Bays
Inflection Time was created by Archer & Co, Akrenim and Silken Laumann
Music by Phil Kluba and Zach Zanardo
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Matt Kenny joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
1w ago01:09:56Tap to summarizeFormer hockey player Matt Kenny, spent years carrying a secret inside a sport that had no space for who he was. He also shares how receiving an MS diagnosis over Zoom during the pandemic became the moment that changed everything. Matt joins Silken to talk about the cost of hiding his identity, the darkness that followed his diagnosis, and the slow journey back to himself. He is now running major marathons worldwide, speaking openly about his experience, and writing a book. With humour, honesty, and a lot of heart, Matt reflects on what it means to let yourself be seen, and why he believes every human being wants to know they matter. Try Good Life Fitness Today https://try.goodlifefitness.com/7-day-pass Thank you for joining us on Inflection Time. We hope you enjoyed the episode. We'd love for you to follow, subscribe to, and share our podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Find show highlights on my Instagram @silkenlaumann Inflection Time is developed and produced by Silken Laumann in partnership with Archer & Co and sponsored by Good Life Fitness. A special thank you to: Our incredible in-kind sponsors: Carter Wiley and Tall Boy Water. Executive Producers and Directors: Michelle Archer and Phil Kluba Producer: Christine Bays Creative Development by Sarah Carter.
Transcribe →Leanne Taylor joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Mar 1801:11:15Tap to summarizeLeanne Taylor is a seasoned leader, social innovator, and fierce advocate for equity and athlete well-being. In this conversation, Leanne opens up to Silken about the moments that shaped her—from working with elite athletes at the Canadian Olympic Committee to leading systemic change in sport and beyond. Her story is one of courage, conscience, and claiming her space. With humour, heart, and honesty, Leanne reflects on the cost of speaking up, the joy of aligning with your values, and why owning your voice is one of the greatest acts of leadership.
Transcribe →Dawn Smyth joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Mar 1100:58:49Tap to summarizeDawn Smyth is the NBA's Associate VP & Head of International Youth Development, overseeing programs that impact more than 60 million young people around the world. In this conversation, Dawn reflects on her path from sidelined athlete to global leader—how a career-ending injury helped her discover a new kind of influence off the court. She speaks with honesty about the barriers she faced as a woman in sport and what it's taken to not only break them down, but to stay soft, bold, and strategic while doing it. Try Good Life Fitness Today https://try.goodlifefitness.com/7-day-pass Thank you for joining us on Inflection Time. We hope you enjoyed the episode. We'd love for you to follow, subscribe to, and share our podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Find show highlights on my Instagram @silkenlaumann Inflection Time is developed and produced by Silken Laumann in partnership with Archer & Co and sponsored by Good Life Fitness and Ventum Financial. A special thank you to: Our incredible in-kind sponsors: Carter Wiley and Tall Boy Water. Executive Producers and Directors: Michelle Archer and Phil Kluba Producer: Christine Bays Creative Development by Sarah Carter.
Transcribe →Dan Hill joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Mar 400:52:33Tap to summarizeDan Hill is the Grammy and Juno award winning singer-songwriter behind "Sometimes When We Touch," one of the most iconic ballads in music history. In this episode, Dan opens up about identity, race, family, grief, vulnerability, and what it means to be a man who feels deeply in a world that often doesn't reward that. He reflects on music not just as art but as a lifeline, a mirror, and a way to stay soft in a world that can harden us.
Transcribe →Julian LeBlanc joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Feb 2501:02:50Tap to summarizeJulian LeBlanc is an actor, entrepreneur, and founder of LeBlanc School of Acting. In this conversation, he opens up about following intuition, healing through storytelling, and why confetti (yes, really) might be the best metaphor for celebrating each other. His journey is one of freedom, vulnerability, and redefining success.
Transcribe →Sharon and Bram join Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Feb 1800:38:42Tap to summarizeSharon Hampson and Bram Morrison—two-thirds of the iconic Sharon, Lois & Bram trio joined Silken for a moving conversation about legacy, joy, and the lifelong impact of connecting with children. From the roots of the Canadian folk scene to becoming household names through The Elephant Show and Skinnamarink TV, they've inspired generations with love and music. Together, they reflect on the power of showing up with authenticity and how being nose-to-nose with kids changed their lives too.
Transcribe →Amanda Lindhout joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Feb 1101:04:46Tap to summarizeAmanda Lindhout is a journalist, humanitarian, and author whose life was forever changed after being held hostage for 460 days in Somalia. In this conversation, Amanda reflects not on survival alone, but on what comes after - how healing unfolds slowly, quietly, and with intention. She shares the practices that ground her today and how she has transformed trauma into purpose through service, storytelling, and connection. Try Good Life Fitness Today https://try.goodlifefitness.com/7-day-pass Thank you for joining us on Inflection Time. We hope you enjoyed the episode. We'd love for you to follow, subscribe to, and share our podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Find show highlights on my Instagram @silkenlaumann Inflection Time is developed and produced by Silken Laumann in partnership with Archer & Co and sponsored by Good Life Fitness and Ventum Financial. A special thank you to: Our incredible in-kind sponsors: Carter Wiley and Tall Boy Water. Executive Producers and Directors: Michelle Archer and Phil Kluba Producer: Christine Bays Creative Development by Sarah Carter.
Transcribe →Taylor Elgersma Joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Feb 400:48:28Tap to summarizeTaylor Elgersma is a football player whose journey from Laurier Football standout to signing with the Green Bay Packers, to being released from Green Bay, embodies belief, persistence, and trust in the process. In this episode, Taylor reflects on the discipline it takes to train like a pro, how he leads with humility, and why he doesn't chase outcomes; he builds systems that support them. Try Good Life Fitness Today https://try.goodlifefitness.com/7-day-pass Thank you for joining us on Inflection Time. We hope you enjoyed the episode. We'd love for you to follow, subscribe to, and share our podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Find show highlights on my Instagram @silkenlaumann Inflection Time is developed and produced by Silken Laumann in partnership with Archer & Co and sponsored by Good Life Fitness and Ventum Financial. A special thank you to: Our incredible in-kind sponsors: Carter Wiley and Tall Boy Water. Executive Producers and Directors: Michelle Archer and Phil Kluba Producer: Christine Bays Creative Development by Sarah Carter.
Transcribe →Stephan Moccio joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Jan 2800:56:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Inflection Time, host Silken Laumann sits down with Stephan Moccio — Grammy- and Oscar-nominated composer, producer, and pianist whose work has shaped global hits for artists like Celine Dion, The Weeknd, and beyond. After decades at the highest levels of the music industry, Stephan opens up about the quieter inflection points that reshaped his life: creative burnout, perfectionism, and the moment he chose to step away from noise, commerce, and constant output — returning instead to the piano, simplicity, and emotional truth. try Good Life Fitness Today https://try.goodlifefitness.com/7-day-pass Thank you for joining us on Inflection Time. We hope you enjoyed the episode. We'd love for you to follow, subscribe to, and share our podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Find show highlights on my Instagram @silkenlaumann Inflection Time is developed and produced by Silken Laumann in partnership with Archer & Co and sponsored by Good Life Fitness and Ventum Financial. A special thank you to: Our incredible in-kind sponsors: Carter Wiley and Tall Boy Water Executive Producers and Directors: Michelle Archer and Phil Kluba Producer: Christine Bays Creative Development by Sarah Carter.
Transcribe →David Patchell-Evans joins Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Jan 2100:59:59Tap to summarizeIn this deeply personal Season 2 premiere of Inflection Time, host Silken Laumann sits down with a guest she knows better than anyone: her husband, David "Patch" Patchell-Evans, the founder and owner of GoodLife Fitness. Patch opens up about the inflection points that shaped his life, from a devastating motorcycle accident in his youth that led him to discover the healing power of exercise, to the risk of buying his first failing club while still a student. Together, Silken and Patch explore the realities of living with chronic pain, the "farm boy" work ethic that built a fitness empire, and the profound life lessons learned parenting their daughter, Kilee, who has autism. Try Good Life Fitness Today https://try.goodlifefitness.com/7-day-pass Thank you for joining us on Inflection Time. We hope you enjoyed the episode. We'd love for you to follow, subscribe to, and share our podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Find show highlights on my Instagram @silkenlaumann Inflection Time is developed and produced by Silken Laumann in partnership with Archer & Co and sponsored by Good Life Fitness and Ventum Financial. A special thank you to: Our incredible in-kind sponsors: Carter Wiley and Tall Boy Water. Executive Producers and Directors: Michelle Archer and Phil Kluba Producer: Christine Bays Creative Development by Sarah Carter.
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