From the hockey rink to Canada’s most elite special forces unit, and now to the stage as a country music artist — Dallas Alexander’s story is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Dallas opens up about his years serving with JTF2, including time overseas in Afghanistan, and the life lessons that came with it.
He shares the heartbreak of losing his brother, how grief pushed him toward songwriting, and why music became a powerful outlet for healing. As a father and family man, Dallas also reflects on the importance of presence, and why we aren’t built to carry the weight of the world’s problems through a screen.
This conversation is raw, inspiring, and deeply human — a reminder that courage isn’t just found on the battlefield, but in the everyday fight to be present, to process pain, and to choose growth through it all.
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Music: The Light from Within by Howard Harper-Barnes
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Hey, it's Nic, cohost at Luma & Bloom! The Joy Smith Foundation transformed my life. From a "Luma Moment" revelation to advocating against human trafficking, I've found family among warriors. Outside, I dive into fashion, beauty, and cherish the chaos of being a wife and mom for a decade!
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I'm Kate, cohost of Luma & Bloom. From a sports enthusiast with a passion for psychology to finding purpose at The Joy Smith Foundation, I'm thrilled to share stories of courage and empowerment on our podcast journey!
The Joy Smith Foundation works to provide access to information so that every Canadian man, woman and child is educated and empowered to stay safe from manipulation, force, or abuse of power designed to lure and exploit them in the sex trade or forced labour.