A HEALTHY SOUL
IS A WORTHY GOAL
DISCLAIMER:
On this webpage you will see video stories that may be deemed to be touching, emotional or sensitive in nature.
Barry Spilchuk is NOT a Psychiatrist, Psychologist or Professional Counsellor. Since 1992 he has been trained in coaching and processing people through 'Stuck' and Blocked places in their lives. He is studying to be a Pastor.
Barry makes no claims of healing and working with Barry will not take the place of a licensed professional.
Barry is the first Canadian coauthor in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. He has written 15 books and has spoken all across Canada, the USA, London England and the Philippines.
He has shared the stage with: Dr. Phil, Princess Zahra Aga Khan, A sitting Prime Minister of Canada and Helen Lieberman (who helped stopped the Aparthied movement).
Barry was the closing speaker at the prestigious World Volunteer conference (93 countries / 2,700 people)
He is a two time cancer survivor. Stage-4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma (2009) and advanced prostate cancer (2016)
For the videos on this page
EPISODE 1 - A MARRIAGE ON THE BRINK
EPISODE 2 - EVEN A GROWN MAN NEEDS HIS FATHER'S LOVE
EPISODE 3 - A GRIEVING MOTHER SEARCHING FOR HEALING
EPISODE 4 - ELVIS PRESLEY'S BROTHER'S IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
EPISODE 5 - WHAT TO SAY AFTER THE DIVORCE
EPISODE 6 - SHAME - BOUNCING BACK FROM SEXUAL ABUSE
EPISODE 7 - HOW DO WE SPLIT THE INHERITANCE, DAD?
EPISODE 8 - THE LAST GOOD BYE ? or A CANCER MIRACLE?
EPISODE 9 - ALCOHOL, PRIDE AND A MOTHER'S DETERMINATION
EPISODE 10 - U.S. CONGRESSMAN - SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER
EPISODE 11 - HEALING A CATHOLIC SCHOOL MEMORY
EPISODE 12 - 'GUT' FEEL OR HOLY SPIRIT? YOU DECIDE.
All Video Episodes
Can saying the things that are left unsaid...
Lead to a Marriage Miracle?
Episode 1
28 Years of Marriage... Gone?
—— At the Lower Village Gate condominiums
Byron and Tara's Video Testimony
Can a 28-year-old man ever know if his Father loved him?
Episode 2
A Father's Love - Frozen in Time
—— At the Sir Winston Churchill Park at St.Clair and Spadina
Sandra Zimlich - Author - Set Yourself Free:
How to Unlock the Greatness Within You
(She was in the room when the Rueben story occurred).
Video Testimonial for Barry
"Barry is authentic, gentle, intuitive, genuine and
he creates a safe space for us to heal".
How a young Mother coped with the death of her husband
Episode 3
A Mother's Love - Healing For the Sake of the Children
—— At the front gates of Upper Canada College
Joanne's Written Words
I met Barry Spilchuk many months after my husband died, suddenly, from a brain aneurysm. At the time I was stuck in a stage of my grieving process and needed help to move forward. Barry took me through his Transformations process...it was an experience I will never forget!
I was able to "talk" to my late husband, as though he were sitting right beside me. I talked, yelled, laughed and cried for hours with Barry.
I found tremendous relief in finally being able to talk about so many of the unresolved issues that the sudden and unexpected death of my husband had left in my life.
The most amazing thing about Barry is that he had the ability to respond as if he were my late husband, using the same nicknames my husband had used and making the same comments I had actually heard my late husband make from time to time.
Barry became the stepping stone that I needed to move on to a new phase in my life and I will forever be grateful to him. He has a truly wonderful gift!
Joanne Reding
How Elvis Presley's brother, David, was able to achieve an 'Impossible Dream'
Episode 4
The King is in the Castle - ELVIS was IN the Building
—— At the front gates of Casa Loma
David Stanley's Testimony
Hello Barry - I just had to tell you my thoughts concerning Transformations.
They are as follows: 1) First and foremeost I had to put my trust in you Barry - When I leaned back into your arms I knew I was safe. 2) When you began speaking to me I opened my heart and soul and took in every word you said. 3) The music took me back to those days with Elvis.
The affect was something that I had never experienced before in my life. When you spoke - I felt love like I had never before. I accepted your love and the love of everyone in the room...But something more was happening...
As you know, I use 'The Impossible Dream' lyrics in my sessions. The effect makes my audience belive that they can do anything. While I was in your arms I was open and receiving. As the music grew louder and you spoke of Elvis I was overwhelmed with emotion and a powerful realm of confidence.
As you know I am in the middle of a large project. As I took in all that was happening I could see clearly that I was on the right track. I could see us in production; I could see the film in theaters; I could see myself at the awards shows.
What I am trying to say is - I had a vision that was as real as the moment with me in your arms. God spoke to me and assured me He loved me and that I was special and to hold the course. Elvis spoke to me and told me how proud he was of me. Barry, your love and the love of the entire group penetrated my soul.
What I am also trying to say Barry is... that experience changed my life. I have tried to express that in these words - but words can't really describe those moments that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
I thank you Barry and I want you to know that I love you and will carry our time together in the Transformations experience in my heart for all the days of my life.
You are very special and you are truly a gift from God.
Thank you for giving me a large part of my LIFE back my friend..
I love you my brother - now and forever.
David E. Stanley
What to say - before you say, "We're through!"
Episode 5
The One Question that Changed...Everything!
—— At the Vesta Parkette in Forest Hill
Heidi's Personal VideoTestimony
WARNING: Deeply personal content regarding abuse!!!
Barry's personal story about being abused.
Can we turn SHAME around?
Episode 6
S.HA.M.E. - Secretly Hiding A Monstruous Experience
—— At the Suydam Park on Spadina Road
Is $10 Million each enough?
Episode 7
When All You Have Ever Wanted... Isn't Enough!
—— At the new development at 215 Lonsdale (@ Avenue Road)
"How bad is it, Sir?"
"Miracles can happen, Barry!"
Episode 8
All I Need Is A Miracle!
—— At Timothy Eaton Church (St. Clair and Dunvegan)
"Here's looking at you - Kids!"
A Heroic Mother's determination to do...
'Whatever it takes!'
Episode 9
Have Another Beer! Are You A Man Or A Mouse?
—— At Upper Canada College (Entrance off Kilbarry)
Can you speak truth to power?
Can you speak truth to... yourself?
Episode 10
Telling The Truth is SIMPLE! It isn't always EASY!
—— At Queen's Park Legislative Building
Releasing an old emotional wound from a Catholic School Nun from St. Louis
Episode 11
I'll Have 'Nun' of That!
—— At Bishop Stachan Scool on Lonsdale
Regina's Words...
A Poem - I'd Like You To Know
When we hugged and I cried, and you took me aside
I felt safe and cared for through my tears,
you sat me downed listened to my fears,
and helped me see a better me.
You became a nun
so I could shun
intense pain and fear.
You are so skilled,
Intuitive and dear.
You cradled me and rocked me to and fro
to heal the wounds that for so long would not let go
So I’d like you to know, you helped me regrow
my little child within, free from sin.
I’m so glad she’s not bad and I’d like you to know
I’d really like yo to know (cuz I know your arms got tired)
You’re still rocking me to and fro
And that memory is Still helping me grow.
I’d just like you to know.
Dear Barry,
This is my way of saying, thank you for being there for me in so many ways, and so consistently. Regina
Pay attention to your inner voice, your 'gut' feel...or...
Honour the nudges and the promptings of the Holy Spirit
Episode 12
And Hear the 'Angel' Voices
—— At the Church at the corner of Yonge and Heath