In this riveting episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana sits down with the extraordinary John A. Brink — entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and lifelong advocate for ADHD awareness. Born in 1940 in Nazi-occupied Holland, John’s early childhood was marked by the unimaginable hardships of the Second World War, including surviving the devastating Hunger Winter of 1944–45.

At just five years old, John made a life-changing promise: one day, he would move to Canada — the land of his liberators. With only $25.47 in his pocket, he arrived in Prince George, British Columbia, in 1965. Ten years later, he founded Brink Forest Products, which would grow into North America’s leading secondary manufacturer of value-added wood products.

Now 84 years young, John oversees multiple companies, has been honored with the Order of British Columbia, and continues to inspire through his podcast, ON THE BRINK. In our conversation, he shares his incredible journey, candid insights on living with ADHD and dyslexia, and timeless lessons in resilience and vision that prove anyone can overcome their circumstances.

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