This Saturday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day (IWD), and all week I’ve been inspired by the many posts, calls to action, and experiences shared across my network. There is so much that can be said not only in anticipation of IWD, but year round,...
Today, Bell Let’s Talk shines a spotlight on mental health, sparking important conversations and raising awareness. But while today serves as a powerful reminder, as leaders, we have a responsibility to make mental health a priority every day—not just on days like this.Over the past...
As a new mom, World Mental Health Day feels particularly significant. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and share the importance of mental health, especially as I navigate the early stages of motherhood and look ahead to returning to work. Becoming a mother is a...
On this day six years ago, my struggles from the years prior inspired the publication of my second children's book, The Lighthouse. Prior to pulling this book together, I had been diagnosed with health challenges that ultimately plagued my mind for years, leading to increased anxiety and...
There are people in our lives — family, friends, colleagues — who move and shape us. The ones that leave an incredible mark on us that cannot be explained in words alone but with a feeling that penetrates our core — a feeling of love,...
It’s funny that when asked to describe ourselves, we often reply with what we do for a living. So many times, I’ve shared my job title first beyond anything else. I placed so much of myself into my career that work became an integral part...
This week I had the opportunity to participate in the Mental Health First Aid course led by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided by a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health...