Chris Beaudry

Chris Beaudry

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Grief & Loss | Mindfulness & Meditation | Team Building | Regenerative Agriculture

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Business & Corporate
  • Health & Wellness
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Leadership
  • Employee Engagement

CHRIS BEAUDRY BIOGRAPHY

Chris Beaudry is not just a father, farmer, and public speaker, he is a living testament to the transformative power of resilience and healing. With a deep understanding of mental health, trauma, addiction, and recovery, Chris has emerged from the shadows of his past to empower others on their journeys to emotional freedom. His life story, a tapestry woven with love, loss, and redemption serves as an inspiring reminder that even the darkest experiences can lead to light.

Elected as the MLA for Kelvington-Wadena in the October 2024 Provincial election, Chris dynamically advocates for mental health initiatives while sharing his expertise in mindfulness, meditation, and the qualities of a resilient life.

Growing up in Calgary Alberta and St Front Saskatchewan, Chris experienced the highs of childhood joys, from time spent on the family farm to summer days at the lake, alongside the profound challenges of being raised by an abusive mother battling addiction. In his teenage years, he turned to alcohol, attempting to mask the pain of his traumatic upbringing. However, two life-altering events shifted his path—achieving sobriety and coaching the Humboldt Broncos during the heart-wrenching 2017/18 bus accident that claimed 16 lives and left many others injured.

These pivotal experiences ignited in Chris a powerful revelation: pain must be felt, embraced, and integrated to foster true healing. Through his compelling speaking engagements, he invites audiences to confront their own pain, illustrating that safety and connection emerge not through avoidance, but through the courageous act of recognition and acceptance.

Chris’s message is founded on personal responsibility and self-inquiry, urging listeners to see their lives clearly—through a lens of reality rather than perception. He defines power as the energy that shapes our choices, emphasizing that the capacity to sit with strong emotions without reacting is a transformative force.

Trained under some of the world’s most revered trauma and spiritual teachers, including Don Jose Ruiz, Sadhguru, Dr. Gabor Maté, Ram Dass, Ram Dev Dale Borglum, and Lama Sonia Potie, he has synthesized their wisdom into practical guidance on grief, loss, and finding resilience.

In addition to his speaking work, Chris is a dedicated board member of The Living/Dying Project, where he champions compassion in the realms of life, death, and everything in between. Chris Beaudry stands as a beacon of hope, inspiring all to embrace their pain and emerge stronger on the other side.

Chris Beaudry Related Media

Podcast

DFO Rundown

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SBC

Talking Life & Mental Health with Chris Beaudry

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Pedersen Recovery Rodcast

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Rod Pedersen

Humboldt Broncos Asst. Coach Chris Beaudry

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Shark Farmer

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Chris Beaudry Related Content

Book

Beauties: Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories
Beauties: Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories
Fifty-seven incredible stories from hockey’s biggest names, greatest characters and unsung heroes. Grab a seat with TSN’s James Duthie as hockey’s finest relive highs, lows and hilarious moments on and off the ice from superstars, journeymen, coaches, referees, broadcasters, agents, and...

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MENtal Health: It's Time To Talk
MENtal Health: It's Time To Talk
When it comes to mental health, too many men are suffering in silence. MENtal Health: It’s Time to Talk tells the true stories of prairie men—including Chris Beaudry, former assistant coach of the Humboldt Broncos—who have persevered through various mental health challenges. Together, they...

Articles & Magazine Feature

‘I feel nothing right now and I want to hurt’: Humboldt Broncos asst. coach speaks out

CTV News

Chris Beaudry, an assistant coach for the Humboldt Broncos, knew there was little he could do when he saw the wreckage of the deadly bus crash Friday. He was travelling in his own vehicle, about 20 minutes behind the bus when he came upon the devastation. “When I first arrived, I felt a sense of...
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Articles & Magazine Feature

The 30th Bronco

Beauties

Chris Beaudry has lived through great tragedy, and suffered pain many of us could never imagine. The former Humboldt Broncos assistant coach recalls the tragic events of April 6th, 2018. Remarkably, it was the second tragic hockey team bus accident he’d been involved in. Beaudry’s story is...
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'Much different person:' Former Broncos coach Chris Beaudry reflects on healing, forgiveness

CBC

Chris Beaudry shares his story through public speaking, new book Coaching hockey still crosses Chris Beaudry's mind. The 35-year-old Saskatchewan farmer hasn't lost his joy of the game and loves playing recreationally. He understands hockey and knows that coaching is about more than telling...
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Articles & Magazine Feature

Loss, trauma, healing: Broncos' Beaudry finds a new path through life

National Post

Chris Beaudry, who was travelling separately and came upon the Humboldt Broncos accident scene 15 minutes after the collision, has spent much of the past year seeking peace and understanding. Saint-Front farmer Chris Beaudry drove down the highway toward Saskatoon this summer, seeking pills.
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Chris Beaudry Topic Presentations

Chris Beaudry Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Mental Health

Resilience

Addictions and Recovery

Meditation and Mindfulness

Grief

Chris Beaudry Speaking Testimonials

Several weeks ago, during a pause in team activities, our leadership group was tasked with determining topics for the coaches to find experts to present to our athletes. The usual ideas were shared and appreciated. However, one person suggested “overcoming adversity against overwhelming odds”. For most coaching staffs, that would seem to be an insurmountable task – for us, one name came to mind as a person to address this issue. As expected, when we approached Chris Beaudry to speak, before the question was even asked, he accepted. Chris spoke for over an hour to our women and men hockey players and truly shared his journey with us. He was vulnerable.  He was humble. He was...

Todd Woodcroft

Men’s Hockey Coach
University of Vermont

I had the privilege of attending Chris Beaudry’s presentation, where he openly shared his profound journey of recovery.  His authenticity and courage in navigating challenges resonated deeply with the students, leaving the audience inspired and linking the lasting impact of trauma to substance abuse.  Chris not only shared his struggles but also conveyed resilience and the transformative power of embracing one’s mental health journey.  It was a truly impactful and enlightening experience.

Mariss Epp

Sask Polytech Addictions Program

Chris Beaudry is an inspiration. He’s been in some incredibly difficult life situations and has emerged as one of the most solid people I know. I trust Chris completely both personally and professionally. His commitment to awakening is second to none and his ability to listen, to communicate, and to support are the marks of a true leader and healer. As strong as Chris is, he is equally tender hearted. I am grateful to have Chris as a friend and professional colleague.

RamDev Dale Borglum

The Living Dying Project

I heard Chris speak at the Thanks for farming tour in Swift Current. The way he captivates an audience and tells his stories of struggles and finding the courage to get help is inspirational. His story telling reminds us of our shared experiences and leaves an impact that ripples across the room.

Shari Lemon

STARS Air Ambulance

Chris is big hearted and has a genuine desire to be of service to anyone who is willing to receive his gifts. I have known him to be earnestly dedicated to his inner work, which has allowed him to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for others. Through his living example, he shows us that it is possible to live and love well, even in the midst of a life that inevitably includes tragedy, loss, and pain.

Lama Sonia Potie

Interfaith Spiritual Advisor

When one comes across a genuinely compassionate and wise being, it’s best to keep them around. Chris has been a skillful companion in my own healing and I am enormously grateful to have him as a resource amidst the changes of life. He’s spiritual and pragmatic, deeply grounded. I recommend him to anyone that is interested in working with him.

Aurora Leonard

The Living Dying Project

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