Amy Boudreau is a writer, professional speaker, instructor, conscious leader, and police officer who is dedicated to researching and teaching optimal health strategies to enhance workplace wellness and promote culture change towards well-being within the public safety sector globally.

As a 12-year police constable, Amy has extensive experience working in crisis environments, managing conflict, and dealing with high levels of stress and trauma. Amy is a Mindfulness@Work® Certified Instructor, Gravity Yoga® Certified Instructor, holds a Corporate Yoga Certification, and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Certification. She is a Situational Awareness Specialist-Advance Practitioner (SAS-AP®), International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS), is a Mental Health Ambassador, Peer Supporter, is part of the First Responder Mindfulness Network (FRMN) and has extensive training in Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness & Yoga

Resilience Training, and preventing/healing from Operational Stress Injuries.

Recognized for her wellness work and contributions to the policing industry, Amy was named Top 3 Global Awardee finalists for the World Police Summit “Inspiring Female Officer of the Year Award” hosted by Dubai Police in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in March 2023. In September 2022, she was invited to lecture at the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Conference on “Transformational Culture Change Towards Well-being that Lasts”.

James is a 30 year veteran world-class speaker, thought leader, consultant, international bestselling author, and publisher. James helps you live your best possible life as your best possible self through Pure Spiritual Intelligence, Verbal Aikido and his Wealthy World Changer Workshops. James is raising up million dollar gurus all over the world teaching from his experience working with the world most powerful banks, international law enforcement agencies and sharing the stage with his “Guru Dad” Les Brown, Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Kevin Harrington, Robin Sharma, Bob Proctor, Grant Cardone, Jack Canfield, Mel Robbins, Steve Forbes, Eric Thomas and Sir Richard Branson.

Ryan Joseph has a 20 year background in psychology working as a behaviour therapist helping others. Recently he has transitioned his career to being a full time artist and wellness retreat leader in which he has organized groups in countries around the world. He is a mental health advocate with appearances on national news during mental health awareness campaigns such as Bell Let’s Talk Day.

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From years of dealing with mental illness my journey takes me from dark times of suicidal moments to the present moment of living a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. On this journey I have learned a variety of wellness techniques that have become my mental health toolbox. I will be sharing my journey and these how these tools have helped me navigate difficult moments and hopefully inspiring others to find the strength and courage to overcome their struggles.

Dr. Mitchell Abrams is a Canadian radiologist, keynote speaker, teacher and founder of

NexGenHealth Ltd.. Abrams completed his medical degree and radiology specialty from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, holds a subspecialty in cross-sectional imaging from the University of Toronto and is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Abrams is an assistant clinical professor at Michael G Degroote School of Medical Sciences and was department chair of diagnostic imaging at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Dr. Abrams is also a certified educator of applied compassion, through the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford Medical School.

Early in his radiology career, Dr. Abrams was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Obstructive

Cardiomyopathy, a disease that can lead to sudden cardiac death in seemingly fit and healthy young people. He required open heart surgery in order to prevent the worst-case scenario. Through his various roles as a patient, physician and department chair, he experienced the inner workings of our healthcare system first hand, and became acutely aware of the limitations and gaps in our current western model of care. This realization became a passion and drove him down a path of research and experiential learning with practitioners around the globe, looking at different approaches to healing. In particular, Dr. Abrams’ background in radiology and his understanding of physics, supported a deep investigation into the nature of energy and our interconnectedness as it pertains to health and wellness. The intersection between his life in science and this powerful experience with healing, provided the foundation of what his life-mission has become - to support and promote a more holistic model of healthcare. As part of his mission, Dr. Mitch initiated a social enterprise called NexGenHealth to bring forth a new paradigm in self-care, patient care, and community wellness.

Through his work with CCARE, Dr. Abrams created a capstone project called RADDical A.R.T. (RADiologist Developed Autonomic Rewiring Therapy). RADDical A.R.T. is NexGenHealth’s social impact initiative and is a sustainable funding model generating sustainable fundraising in support of mental health and resilience training for youth education, communities in need and clinical research. This model leverages art, music and technology as tools to educate, heal and inspire.

“As a physician and a patient, I embarked on a journey to identify a more holistic and more effective approach to healing and health. I spent over a decade investigating, practicing, researching and amalgamating my learning in order to bring this knowledge to you. I come to you with personal stories, the latest research and a new vision for a brighter and more

harmonious vision for humanity.” – Dr. Mitch Abrams

The Urban Buddhist Monk, Global Expert on Mindfulness in First Responders & Founder of “Canada: A Mindful and Kind Nation.”

-       Recipient of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms from the Government of Canada

-       Recipient of “Canada 150 Medal and Sesquicentennial Community Award” from the Government of Canada

-       Recipient of Spirit Award from the Government of Ontario

-       Recipient of Canada Mazda Community Legend Award 2022

-       Recipient of Dr. Ambedkar Award 2023 for Kindfulness Projects around the world

Known as the “Urban Buddhist Monk”, an appropriate nomenclature for a Buddhist Monk for modern times, Venerable Dr. Bhante Saranapala has been acclaimed as a consummate teacher of meditation by a growing number of seekers of spiritual and healthy life and peace of mind in North America and Europe who admire his simple and all-embracing approach in transmitting the universal message of love, kindness, compassion, understanding and wisdom. He has earned an enviable reputation as a global public speaker and a meditation master par excellence. Born in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Dr. Bhante Saranapala, after receiving both his monastic and secular education in Sri Lanka, made his way to Canada to further his studies (Masters and Doctoral studies at the University of Toronto and McMaster University) and soon addressed his mind to the noble task of spreading in the West his own tested approach to Mindfulness and Insight Meditation. Settling down in the City of Mississauga-Toronto West, he has been a monk in residence at the monastic fraternity of the West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre for the past 29 years. 

Norman Farb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory (www.radlab.zone). He studies the psychology of well-being, focusing on mental habits, such as how we think about ourselves and interpret our emotions. He is particularly interested in why people differ in their resilience to stress, depression, and anxiety. Prof. Farb's work currently explores online training to support wellbeing, as well as brain imaging to understand how emotional reactions predict mental health.

 I am a student of Life who has an unending desire to learn, grow and heal myself.

At 65 years young in this second half of life I am learning how to use the tools and wisdom I have acquired to walk my journey as Nahniimed Nodin (Dancing Wind my Ojibway spirit name). My strong relationship with The Creator and my Indigenous culture has been the foundation for my gifts to unfold as a Healer and a Writer.

Am I a Healer who is still dealing with illness? ...Yes…I may not have healed my physical body yet but I have healed my mind to be healthier by releasing old beliefs and patterns that no longer serve me. Through this healing journey I have uncovered a deeper level of forgiveness and unconditional love that I can give to myself and others. I now know at soul level what peace, joy and contentment feels like. I have given my spirit permission to soar with an ease of being because I can trust myself to take care of “me” in a good way.

I am a Métis Elder walking the path with much gratitude for my ancestors… for a culture and heritage that resonates so deeply within my soul…where once it was hidden and not spoke about to now standing proud as a Métis woman picking up the pieces and speaking to what I have discovered along the way.

I am an Oji-Cree Metis woman, an Elder and a Drum Carrier, born in Geraldton, Ontario. My cultural and traditional education comes from First Nations communities, Elders, ceremonies and Mother Earth's University. As is true of so many of us, I am re-connecting with much that was lost to us.  It is a slow and certain process. I do not speak for any nation, but for myself and my understanding. 

My formal education through McMaster & Waterloo Universities led me in my professional career to assist people in crisis, including residential school Survivors and communities working through suicides. I now provide workshops & educational experiences in an effort to plant seeds of understanding among us.  

Sabrina is a self-trust coach and corporate team coach. She comes alive when she witnesses clients learn to trust themselves more and conquer challenges previously thought impossible to overcome. Before she became a coach, she worked in the corporate world in tech and tech-adjacent roles. She has an MBA from Willamette University, USA and a BSc from University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dr. Geoffroy is an active physician at Mackenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill, Ontario. In addition to providing psychotherapy to patients with cancer, his practice includes palliative care and addiction medicine. He also provides geriatric care and is Medical Director at Lakeview Manor, a nursing home in Beaverton, Ontario.

Dr. Geoffroy obtained his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He also
completed a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and a Master’s Degree in epidemiology at McGill. At the University of Toronto he obtained a Master of Science in Nutrition. He completed his medical residency at McGill in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. For over 20 years Dr. Geoffroy practiced medicine concomitantly with senior research positions in the pharmaceutical industry. He is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine in the U.S. It is through his practice in addiction medicine that Dr. Geoffroy developed his interest in psychotherapy. He pursued continuing medical education in psychotherapy through Harvard University, and the Adler Institute. He is a member of the Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada.