Jason Demers played over 700 games in the NHL, represented Canada at the Olympics, and was the “glue in the locker room” for five franchises. Teammates knew him as the guy who brought humour, energy, and heart. But inside, Jason was battling something invisible—crippling Anxiety that made every night feel like fighting for his life.
Jason opens up about the duality of his career: the confident defenceman fans saw on the ice, and the young man masking Stress and fear with substances and a smile in the dressing room. He discusses injuries, pressure, and the emotional toll of professional sports, but also resilience, rediscovery, and what it means to find peace.
Today, Jason is helping young adults address their Mental Health challenges with tools such as breathwork, journaling, and emotional vulnerability. His mission is simple: if he can help even one kid feel less alone, then every struggle he went through was worth it.
A powerful show and one that will resonate with anyone struggling with the realities of their life.
Tony Chapman hosts the popular radio show and podcast "Chatter that Matters." Each week, Tony shares a story of someone who has overcome circumstances to chase their dreams and change their world and ours for the better. Tony's guests have included Nobel Peace Prize Nominees, Time Magazine's Hero of the Planet, National Geographic Explorer of the Year, Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award Winners, Gold Medalists, NY Times Best Selling Authors, Leaders from all Walks of Life, Warriors for Humanity and people you have never heard of, but their stories need to be shared.
Chatter that Matters is ranked by Listen Notes in the top 1% of most popular podcasts worldwide and enjoys a 5-star rating on Spotify and 4.8 out of 5 on Apple.
Chapman has been inducted into the Marketing Hall of Legends and the Canadian Advertising and PR Hall of Fame, cementing his status as a true industry icon. He has also inspired audiences worldwide, having spoken in China, Brazil, Poland, Scotland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and North America.
As he says at the end of every podcast - It's Tony Chapman, Let's Chat Soon.
