Canadian Armed Forces Artillery Gunner Kelsi Sheren | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 98

[@DamiantheNewf]

I did 29 years in the Canadian Forces - I have never seen any man or woman with more balls or without balls to tell the truth about the Military and Political leadership in Canada. Bravo Zulu Kelsi.

[@GimlraK]

She didnt say much about anything political or about the caf itself. Your point makes no sense.

[@Sarge80]

Here in the Netherlands we still fondly remember the canadian's as they liberated us from nazi germany in ww2, they will always have a special place over here.

[@MountainTop750]

I didn’t know that information. Thanks Respect for Canada military for that 🙏🙏

[@micasaesloca]

my dad was a dutch pow in a slave camp..poisoned by eugene shwab..he told me the stories and he told me what canada did he was greatfull

[@SatanicMech1369]

I wasn't able to serve,but I have the most RESPECT for all who have and do. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE. I love her story,glad to see her recovering

[@sandraa.lelacheur3001]

Mike, Phenomenal Podcast. We need more ladies like Kelsi !!! I didn’t know much about the Canadian Military. She’s right about the stereotype of the USA people. My family members we’re in all the wars. Heartbreaking about how your veterans are treated. Great Podcast !

[@ejd7881]

Canada barely as a military.

[@Len_M.]

@@ejd7881 Under Harper the Military was supported pretty good. Under Trudeau though. Trudeau couldn’t run a Kindergarten class successfully.

[@JayDubb3BCT]

I've been following Kelsei for a couple years now, and she's got more balls, brass, integrity and drive then 90 percent of people I've known. Great interview Mike & Kels!

[@hrtpaul]

What an amazingly strong and inspirational woman. I haven't served myself but I am truly in awe of Kelsi and her story. Thank you from Australia xo

[@FireCrow1961]

well shit, I was just going to watch the intro and save this for later but now I'm almost an hour in. Awesome to see a strong woman with her kind of drive and fuck all mentality. Salute!

[@platinumchopper]

This is the most accurate comment I've ever read.

[@MountainTop750]

I did the same dam thing. Respect to her for serving and standing up.

[@paulhill7952]

As a Deputy Sheriff and veteran, you help make sense of my ptsd. I didn’t understand how to explain my problem with family. Thank you so much for ideas.

[@michaeldehart648]

What a lady. Her story could help so many, male and female. I appreciate her making her experience available in such an honest and frank manner. Mad, Mad respect.

[@micasaesloca]

you absolutely rock..you are an outstanding canadian..im sorry our gov has let you down. im proud of you

[@robertdimambro6241]

What an outstanding interview. My heart goes out to this girl and what she has gone through. She is one tough soldier.

[@jmaximus1010]

As a Canadian I really enjoyed this interview 😎 this chick is cool… Glad you had her on Mike 👊 You and Shawn Ryan have some very diverse guests Awesome content dude 👍 Cheers 🍻 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@steve_earl1541]

Both are great podcasts and Interviewers. Cheers from Alberta! 🇨🇦

[@bookreaderson]

Very well said. Cheers from Toronto

[@FISHGEEK305]

Mike the 1 she spoke of is the 1st Infantry Division. The "Big Red One" was the first unit formed in the US Army in 1917. They are from Ft Riley Kansas. Infantry and Armor

[@steve_earl1541]

Great interview. I've seen lots of Kelsi's interviews and I think she has enough humbleness to know she's not full of shit. There's a lot of backlash online about her not being where she says she was. But there's more to say she was. As a former memember in the canadian infantry, I think she was put into a situation she wasn't trained or prepared for. And that would be very tramatic. Keep doing you Kelsi, your awesome! Cheers from Alberta! 🇨🇦

[@thekelsisherenperspective]

much appreciated, but ill never pretend I was trained for it just did the best with what we had. Thanks for the support and your service.

[@wendellbabin6457]

​@@thekelsisherenperspectiveA common lament of every grunt, male female or whatever in every war on every side throughout history most likely. I cannot remember how this goes now. We the unwilling (voluntold has a long history) who do the impossible with nothing or less, stick together and carry on. And yes there are different versions through the years probably but saddest thing is it never changes. Ever. Any body voting in war, should AT LEAST be a Veteran. Far from what most dope smoker woke chant the LAST people who want to send folks where they have been, are the survivors. Except as the LAST RESORT.

[@rebeccapelegrin7898]

Thank you Mike for interviewing a (tough) Canadian. People don't realize how amazing the Canadian military is.

[@MikeC.11]

I've seen Kelsi in other interviews and on her own podcast and she is a compact force of nature and funny as hell. And I'm watching this because, well, it's Mike Drop.

[@abbefolkseger6927]

She pretend being "special girl" Tough & "manly" But she works in Jewelry/ Make Up :) The girliest silliest income ever :) She support herself through serial monogamy ;) With many men & sometimes she use The MeToo stuff for gains :(

[@gordardell2264]

Ma’am, as a Canadian who’s never served, I only want to say a couple things to you. I’m proud of you and hope for the best in your recovery. And lastly, I’m sorry you had to endure the soldier politics/lack of support that you did. I hope we can do better in time

[@janieeauschn2673]

Excellent interview and representation of our Canadian Women Soldiers! Thank you for your service, sister in arms.

[@tracyleblanc5311]

This young woman is a warrior. WOW. This interview was powerful to say the least. Kelsi thank you for being such an example for women everywhere. I'm truly sorry that Canada didn't treat your physical / mental wellness with more delicacy and detail. This is a failure as well in the US. This psychedelic treatment seems to be working for many suffering, and I am grateful that there seems to be some healing. Mike as always great podcast. We in the US are so grateful for you.

[@MountainTop750]

Great show guys. Love this content. You all are helping people get through it. Respect to you all 🤘

[@shelley3191]

10 minutes in and I can already say this is an awesome interview! Thanks for putting out great content.

[@x3douba3]

Agreed! I was going to just click through to find the section I thought might be interested in but ended up listening through so I didn’t miss anything. Great conversation throughout

[@TheSugawulf]

She's definitely embellishing and misrepresenting a several things, and I honestly dont care much for her politics(I dont care for JTs either, dont get me wrong)...but on the base level. she is definitely hitting on some real serious issues....she has her own bias though, dont get it twisted.

As a former CF member way back in 1980 i thank you both for serving

[@johnnyblaze4928]

Love this podcast! Mike the man and kelsi a badass keep pushing u inspire others with the hard truth with your podcast as well!!💯💪🏼

[@st3wi3D]

"Figure it out or phuuck off!" Love it.

[@ABeardedPanda]

This was an amazing interview! I'm glad she was able to tell her story! Her describing the story about losing someone 😭😭. I that's the most real I've ever seen someone be telling a story.

[@bethrayman8137]

Haters gonna hate but much respect for this strong woman serving her country.

[@garysides636]

As recent subscriber and lover of your channel I wonder who / what you'll have on to emulate / be different(from previous) when you bring guests on ...you / them never fail to stop me in my tracks from just watching the intro itself and I make a coffee and just sit in awe of the questions and answers until the end normally. Quite honestly no one holds a candle to your questions or brings the most out of a guest. Kelsi was absolutely fantastic and I thank her for her bravery, stories, enlightenment , outlook and service. I wish her well in all she does 👍🏻🙏 Again Mike thank you for your expertise , knowledge and skills. As someone from the UK .... The Canadian government nearly makes ours look sane. Like ours it needs a huge change in Leadership so it serves the people it represents and not it's pockets or itself . Be safe 🦉 G🙏

[@kennethkeefer9080]

Kelsi is a amazing person thank you

[@waynewylie7497]

This has been fantastic. Thank you Kelsie I hope your doing well and all the very best for the future. Mike keep them coming.

[@busbey61]

I was hoping and waiting patiently for this interview!

[@ProudUSNAVYVeteran]

Another great interview. Mike is one of the best and Kelsi is a firecracker. Thank you both for your service. FJB and Go Navy!

[@bizzlebeedizzle3910]

Enjoyed this one. To here her perspective was very informative and interesting. You the man mike

[@leafs79]

I'm canadian living in Ontario totally agree with the f--k government is a peice of crap

[@J67844]

Yes its not good looking from afar for Patriots and freedom lovers. All the best! We are in the same situation here in New Zealand🇳🇿. The country is waking up but i hope its not to late! Thanks to Canadian Patriots🇨🇦 truckers convoy we stormed NZ Parliament grounds and held ground for long enough to wake up a lot of people.👍

[@l3joint]

Me too, there's literally dozens of us haha

[@Paul-gf9fc]

Alberta here and dictator Trudeau must go!

[@jaypee389]

Canada is on the verge of an "insurrection" and the military hates the government.

[@l3joint]

@@jaypee389 No it's not lol 😆

[@leafs79]

Oh man I was just going to watch for 10 minutes and watch the rest later but I'm hooked

[@Ranman1]

Great episode mike, I can definitely relate to Kelsi about the PTSD stuff and what she had to say about psychedelic’s and what they do, and that it wont work for everyone and people should do their research before trying any of them. Bless both of you for this content.

[@redjacc7581]

great stuff, thank you both for your service.

[@davisms503]

I enjoyed the Hell out of this. Good job staying Motivated and seeing things through, Kelsi!

[@Criquette-df8tv]

If only I was as badass as she!! I fully support this tough wife, mother & soldier💪🏽

[@jodimuse18]

Great interview! Welcome to BC❤🎉

[@KBeMaybe]

Interesting and surprising perspective. Thanks for sharing your important stories!

[@onne1963]

Great podcast, Thank You. For clarification tho, Ontario is central Canada 🇨🇦

[@Deadpool-ODST]

FOB Ramrod was named after my unit. 2-2 INF Ramrods 1st Infantry Division. I deployed with them to Iraq in 04-05. MOH recipient SSG Bellavia was one of the squad leaders in my company.

[@animula6908]

Kelsi “we can still use the boot” Sheren. She’s not one of the biggest assholes who ever cursed a fighting force by serving for a week and making a lifelong lecture tour about why we owe it to veterans to be supportive when they commit acts of terrorism and hate crimes in the name of ptsd. She’s certainly not a disgrace of a human being who feels compassion only for herself and her problems. Always a pleasure to hear this brave courageous warrior badass telling some retired special forces guy who served for years and years on end how crippling the effects of war are. Always a pleasure.

[@rtk90083]

Lmao right!? I was saying this and questioning her story back when she did andys podcast. I got alot of hate for it but i have to speak up any way i can when it seems like everyone else is watching a different movie than i am. Im glad to see someone is seeing the same thing as me for a change, instead of seeing this and taking the time to write.. "what a warrior" "freaking badass" etc. etc

[@TonyMarasco-j6e]

Thanks for your opinion on helmuts. Rodeo guy/ hockey player here....Geezer. Cowboy's won't wear headgear and we don't see the head injuries we do in hockey. Hockey is most understandable to most, the respect for others on the ice surface is low. Hitting from behind, stick work and the elbow pads are as hard as iron. Elbows up, Sticks around the opponents face. Proud of this gal. Fellow Canuck

[@Sand2Snow]

This woman is amazing.

[@tdunn2]

Great example of never knowing what we can handle until it’s right on top of us.

[@northerncrozz8449]

i flew for the first time in trenton. come from smiths falls. I love this content. i dont see much like this thats personal to me

[@ExplorationObsession]

Kelsi Respect ! I’m former fire / first responder, it took me 19 years to figure out why I was rubbing (cleaning) my hands on bad nights / days, I feel you. I didn’t do anything either, you don’t remember the good shit you did, just the stuff that haunts.

[@svobodaloboda1458]

Thanks MIKE

[@tammyhagger1460]

Love the content...Rugby fan here..thankyou for always putting out awesome content..your A Class and real

[@GeeSizzzle]

Canadian Navy has great food! You can tell by the size of some of their sailors. Best meal was Sausage Tuscany.

[@destructiveeyeofdemi]

Thanks Mike, love Kelsi. Peace

[@johandyck2970]

watching the episode in Canada right now

[@MrGvan27]

I remember her on Jokos podcast... she was more descriptive on his podcast about the things that happened

[@blooddebts1989]

Hey Gagetown is 20 minutes from here! Great to hear my area being mentioned lol

[@justindodge7147]

I really enjoyed this podcast! Thank you!

[@Legend0222]

Im always curious about how the military works in other countries, loved this new perspective! 😁

[@Last_Chance.]

She is absolutely a queen.

[@glion69]

Amazing episode, amazing lady.

[@rizinMLG]

We need more ladies out in the world like her, so friggin dope

[@georgia2059]

I always enjoy your podcasts. This one was exceptional though.

[@Mrail09]

It would be awesome to have devon on. Greetings from sask

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding podcast

[@realRainz]

Great guest, Mike.

[@grimmwolf9690]

Her story sounds alot like my time in. Just slightly different circumstances. Watched freinds get blown up, did body recovery, the got tossed like garbage after i started having issues. Then spent 13 yrs trying to get proper treatment from the VA. Started drinking just to sleep, the downward spiral with my command, the laundry list of pills, your broke, here's you dd-214 you're not our problem now, then left to my own devices.

[@jumpkickman8524]

Something needs to happen in Canada like yesterday

[@Grunt126]

Great content! Really enjoyed that

[@georgecoull1883]

Nice to see the trailblazer dropping fresh interviews

[@larryapl]

Awesomeness

[@Paul-gf9fc]

Love the podcast Mike! Much love from Canada. America seems to do regime changes maybe you guys can do Canada next?

[@thekelsisherenperspective]

Hahahaha 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@KeneticOutdoors]

We have oil, need more freedom

[@Patchaddictedpolymath]

Wrong podcast, you meant to comment on Shawn Ryan Show

[@J67844]

Another good 1 Mike and Guest.👍🇳🇿

[@candycooper5375]

Great show!

[@trevoranderson2905]

KELSI IS MOST FORTHRIGHT WOMEN I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS AND I LOVE IT. YOU ARE BADASS . YOU ARE BEST ADVOCATE FOR VETS EVERYWHERE. GOD LOVE YOU .THANKS FROM AN OLD AUSSIE GRUNT. TELL IT LIKE IT IS. ❤

[@anthonyant1589]

Another outstanding episode shipmate

[@bobbybright9334]

Our special forces are the best

[@Cgh432]

Great job Mike

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Kelsi is badass

[@MFKR696]

One thing I've learned over the years... Never tell the Canadian gov./military what they won't do. We deployed to Afghanistan in CADPAT TWs (xmas tree suits). Need I say more? They say "Marines make-do". * Laughs in Canadian * lol We "make-do" so hard because half our shit either doesn't work or "fell of the truck". The C7 I did Qual. with was just a beat-up Frankenstein of bottom-barrel replacement parts, like a highschool trumpet lol. And don't even get me started on the whole "we expect you to do this, but we ain't gonna tell you what, who or why" thing... It's a very efficient Morale-destroyer. I've spoken to many other Canadian Veterans who call me "disgruntled", but my response is simple "You served in the same utter circle-jerk I did. How are do you *not* have feelings about it?" The only way I'm "disgruntled" is if they're just blinded True Believers.

[@smo1221]

When is the episode with Cole coming out?

[@JW-28]

Kelsi is one badazz baddie.

[@Conn30Mtenor]

Canada produces top-tier warriors. Check out the stories of Robert Hampton Gray, Leo Major, Tommy Prince, Francis Pegahmagabow, William George Barker and Rob Furlong.

[@northerncrozz8449]

As a canadian. im terrified..i have been thinking more about how it might be good to get liberated

[@itsmikemack]

Mike , I’m 56. Our governments support and handling of our Canadian Military has been a messy fucking abortion since at least before I was born. Imagine any country with as many shore miles to defend sovereignty not having at least 2 blue sea battle groups with a carrier. We joke that we needed the US to ferry our F18’s to the Mediterranean for Afghanistan. We did sorties without any missile guidance tech. One of Trudeau’s first military moves after he was elected, was recalling our F18’s because we were just burning fuel. Fucking embarrassing.

[@jaypee389]

Military does not support the government right now.

[@mikej3584]

Killer interview, unusual but real, and awesome!

[@thetruth7046]

Great opening edit. 🎙

[@ninthfloor33020]

BrassAndUnity. I thought she was saying “BrassImmunity” 🤦🏻‍♂️ Great interview as always!

[@amadexmilby7309]

22:42 Her explanation of rugby almost made me do a spit take. 🤣🤣

[@robertnisbet5590]

The Canadian Air Force certainly love flying in and out of Prestwick Airport Scotland. I'm sure it's nothing to be concerned about😨

The RCAF uses Prestwick as the way point for channeling Ukrainian military aid........you guys are getting waaaay too paranoid

[@justinhaase8825]

I spent most of 20 years as a news videographer and grew up in Joplin…and I had seen some wild shit over the years. I was at the hospital that was hit 2 hours after and spent many days after. The city is better now than ever in some ways…not the same as before for sure…but I almost cannot watch any immediate aftermath video, including video I shot without having to feel like I have to bug out of that situation. As experienced as I was I still did my job but that snuck up on me. My brother is a flight nurse and he is very duty bound and with his previous ER and ICU stints has seen some shit…but i often wonder what that thing will be that he can’t stop thinking about years later because it was so bad…despite him still doing his job as best he could.

[@smjhobbies4527]

This woman is pretty hard! I think I like her, I'm sorry about your head injuries. Thank you for helping us in the war thank you for your service to your country, so you could help our country. I am greatly appreciative. I'm hoping that the Hat you're wearing, doesn't portray the person you are. That's kind of like the Undertaker hat

[@beaudacious1760]

Great interview.Now just imagine the guys who did 3 or 4 deployments and did that shit every day they were there.

[@frenchycanada]

Hahaha...Ontario is not 'east coast', it's central Canada. Nova Scotia, PEI, NB and NFLD are 'east coast'. Love her outspokeness and frank honesty.

[@sirtarquin7288]

I'm British and anyone that has ever read a book knows the Canadians were often used as shock troops in WW2

[@grahammyra3490]

And ww1 it was there they earn their reputation. some of the best

[@l3joint]

🤟🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 Really enjoyed this one❤️

[@JustSomeGuyAroundTown]

HushBarkDirect is using your image and video footage insinuating that you invented/support their dog training device.

[@reyalsnogard8289]

What an awesome woman 👍👍

[@Happy-b7m4x]

War is hell. A necessary, hell.

[@randalfischer8939]

the big red 1. fort Riley ks!!

[@charlesking8033]

I am recently retired 30years Canadian Miltary 🇨🇦 combat arms regular force member with numerous deployments. My deployments to Afghanistan 🇦🇫 I was with OMLT (Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team) and also Ukraine. I am enjoying my retirement without political correctness and my views were not in line the Government. Hopefully now that NATO will put pressure on Canadian Government to spend 2% of Canadian GDP. I am proud of my service but our higher ups and Government needs to realize we are not a supper power and stop referring that we have Miltary Division. However Canadian solider are very good with basic solidering skills. Remember our Miltary career is a small part of our chapter in life, now I volunteer with my community to give back.

[@jeansj7027]

CAF! If you could get a JTF2 member on....