In 2011, Jason Kloss swam across Lake Huron -- a 65-kilometre open water swim his grandfather completed 20 years before him. Now (12 years later), he's pledged to swim across Lake Ontario to raise money and awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. This podcast will document his journey and will bring you conversations on mental health, determination, building habits and achieving your goals. For more information on Jason's swim for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health visit www.kloss2cross.com, or follow Jason's journey at www.instagram.com/kloss2cross.
Open Minds, Open Water
Claim This Podcastby Jason Kloss
3 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors
Podcast Overview
In 2011, Jason Kloss swam across Lake Huron -- a 65-kilometre open water swim his grandfather completed 20 years before him. Now (12 years later), he's pledged to swim across Lake Ontario to raise money and awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. This podcast will document his journey and will bring you conversations on mental health, determination, building habits and achieving your goals. For more information on Jason's swim for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health visit www.kloss2cross.com, or follow Jason's journey at www.instagram.com/kloss2cross.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
1/30/2023
Reach the team behind Open Minds, Open Water
Verified contact details for this show aren't on file yet — sign up to get notified when they land.
Recent Episodes
June 27, 2023
An Update on the Mental Health Crisis with CAMH Foundation
<p>Canada is in the throws of a full blown mental health crisis -- layer on top that we are 20 years behind on mental health research. As Jason trains to swim across Lake Ontario, he wanted to share will all of you why he chose to raise money for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation. Jason and Avery are joined by Azza Taha, who lays out what the current state of mental health is in Canada and how CAMH uses funds raised by people like Jason to try to drive research, curb stigma and spread awareness. We talk about mental illness, suicide prevention, dementia and Alzheimer's and more. </p><p><strong>TW: We do talk at length about suicide rates in this episode. </strong></p>
February 23, 2023
Questions From My 5-Year-Old
<p>Last time Jason swam across a lake, he was young and single. Now, he has a wife and a daughter, which makes it a whole family affair. Naturally, our 5-year-old has a lot of questions and concerns about Jason's upcoming Lake Ontario swim. We let her take over the mic and ask her Daddy about all her worries, wonders and bio-break quandaries. </p><p>See more about Jason's swim across Lake Huron by watching this TSN Special Report made about him and his grandfather & coach (who also crossed Huron on a solo swim) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPoyc-mqujQ&t=92s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPoyc-mqujQ&t=92s</a></p><p>For more information on Jason's swim across Lake Ontario in August 2023, check our <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/kloss2cross.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kloss2cross.com</a>. To make a donation to help Jason reach his goal of raising $50,000 for the Centre for Addition and Mental Health <a href="https://give.camh.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1120&pg=personal&px=1447060" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p><p>Connect with Jason <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-kloss-41800123/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Linkedin</a>. </p>
January 30, 2023
Why I'm Swimming Across Lake Ontario
<p>What's another Great Lake when you've already swam across one? Jason's wife (and podcast producer) Avery Moore Kloss interviews Jason about his 2011 swim across Lake Huron for cancer research and his recent decisions to swim across Lake Ontario this summer for mental health and suicide prevention. </p><p>See more about Jason's swim across Lake Huron by watching this TSN Special Report made about him and his grandfather & coach (who also crossed Huron on a solo swim) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPoyc-mqujQ&t=92s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPoyc-mqujQ&t=92s</a></p><p>For more information on Jason's swim across Lake Ontario in August 2023, check our <a href="kloss2cross.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kloss2cross.com</a>. To make a donation to help Jason reach his goal of raising $50,000 for the Centre for Addition and Mental Health <a href="https://give.camh.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1120&pg=personal&px=1447060" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p><p>Connect with Jason <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-kloss-41800123/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Linkedin</a>. </p>
3 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Open Minds, Open Water
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Open Minds, Open Water?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Information about guest appearances is not available.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.