We close season 8 of The Back 9 with a powerful episode, as we sit down with Owen Marcus, the founder of MELD and a pioneer in men's emotional wellness. Owen helps us explore the connection between somatic awareness and emotional authenticity. Owen shares some of his own journey to help us dive deep into why most men have never been taught how to feel, and how nervous system awareness can be the key to deeper connection, healing, and lasting transformation. Owen explains how vulnerability, safety and embodiment can reshape how men navigate stress and relationship -- both professional and personal -- in our everyday lives.

Whether you're navigating partnership, burnout or your own inner disconnect, this conversation unlocks the tools so many men are missing, and offers a raw and accessible path to become more connected from the inside out. So take the leap, with the Back 9.

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What do you get when you mix elite skating, red hair, and a thousand NHL games? A damn good conversation about life -- and hockey -- with former NHL All-Star Brian Campbell. In this episode of The Back 9, we welcome the Stanley Cup champion and individual Trophy winner to the mic for a refreshingly honest ride through his career, leadership lessons, and life after hockey.

Brian opens up about the unexpected wisdom that came from his dad on a long car ride, and how he now mentors the next generation of players with empathy and edge. He not only shares his best advice, but also reveals something truly SHOCKING about the team with which he won the Cup. Soup's on...with this episode of the Back 9!

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No prescription needed this week on The Back 9, as we catch up with the one and only Leon Miller -- aka, “Dr. Painkiller”. Leon is the magnetic force behind the legendary Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. From beach kid to island icon, Leon shares how he has built a lifestyle brand rooted in rum, resilience, and real connection. Leon doesn't just make the island's most famous drink -- he helps people make memories and find meaning by serving up all those good tropical vibes.

So whether you’ve been to Jost, or you dream daily of a toes-in-the-sand escape, you'll find your personal dose of sunshine -- and the original Painkiller recipe -- on this episode of the Back 9.

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