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How to Start the Conversation About Mental Health with Megan te Boekhorst
☕ Did you know that mental health affects 1 in 5 Canadians?
In a world often hushed about mental well-being, the need for open conversations is paramount. Megan te Boekhorst joins host Min Sukree to unravel her personal journey, turning it into a platform for candid dialogue that breaks down stigmas surrounding mental health.
In this virtual coffee shop of vulnerability, Megan shares her story — from the struggles of obtaining a binge eating diagnosis to inadvertently creating a business born from mental health challenges. It's a narrative that goes beyond personal triumphs, highlighting resilience and creativity emerging from adversity.
Episode Highlights:
☕ Megan shares her candid story of obtaining her binge eating diagnosis, peeling back the layers from triggers to navigating the challenges of the pandemic when food shelves were bare.
☕ Talk about turning lemons into lemonade, Megan takes us through the unexpected journey of creating a business from her mental health struggles, showcasing the resilience and creativity that can emerge from personal challenges.
☕ To continue the conversation, Megan reflects inward, uncovering her inner strength and love for mental health. She then channels this passion into a captivating podcast, inviting others to join her in the exploration of this crucial topic.
Through Megan's inspiring journey, we are reminded that even in the darkest times, a sip of resilience can turn the bitterest moments into something sweet.
ABOUT MEGAN TE BOEKHORST:
For over a decade, Megan te Boekhorst lived with mental illness. Megan had been diagnosed with Depression and Binge Eating Disorder. Mental illness has impacted her work, her relationships, and her long-term health. Megan's experiences have fueled my purpose: to change the narrative on how we view mental illness. Today, Megan is in recovery from my Eating Disorder and well-versed at managing her Depression. She is a fierce mental health advocate, a mental health tarot card reader, a Mental Health First Aid Facilitator through the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and a mental health coach. Megan is a settler living and working on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish and S’ólh Téméxw Peoples. Outside of mental health, Megan passions include community building, getting creatively messy, and her furbum Jefferson Smudge te Boekhorst. Megan is the Chair of the Hope Pride Committee, a member of the Hope Inclusion Project, and a Neighbourhood Small Grants committee member.
Connect with Megan te Boekhorst:
1in5 Website
Website
🎙️Host Min Sukree
🎧Produced by Admin Avenger
🎶Music by Jordan Wood
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By Min Sukree☕ Did you know that mental health affects 1 in 5 Canadians?
In a world often hushed about mental well-being, the need for open conversations is paramount. Megan te Boekhorst joins host Min Sukree to unravel her personal journey, turning it into a platform for candid dialogue that breaks down stigmas surrounding mental health.
In this virtual coffee shop of vulnerability, Megan shares her story — from the struggles of obtaining a binge eating diagnosis to inadvertently creating a business born from mental health challenges. It's a narrative that goes beyond personal triumphs, highlighting resilience and creativity emerging from adversity.
Episode Highlights:
☕ Megan shares her candid story of obtaining her binge eating diagnosis, peeling back the layers from triggers to navigating the challenges of the pandemic when food shelves were bare.
☕ Talk about turning lemons into lemonade, Megan takes us through the unexpected journey of creating a business from her mental health struggles, showcasing the resilience and creativity that can emerge from personal challenges.
☕ To continue the conversation, Megan reflects inward, uncovering her inner strength and love for mental health. She then channels this passion into a captivating podcast, inviting others to join her in the exploration of this crucial topic.
Through Megan's inspiring journey, we are reminded that even in the darkest times, a sip of resilience can turn the bitterest moments into something sweet.
ABOUT MEGAN TE BOEKHORST:
For over a decade, Megan te Boekhorst lived with mental illness. Megan had been diagnosed with Depression and Binge Eating Disorder. Mental illness has impacted her work, her relationships, and her long-term health. Megan's experiences have fueled my purpose: to change the narrative on how we view mental illness. Today, Megan is in recovery from my Eating Disorder and well-versed at managing her Depression. She is a fierce mental health advocate, a mental health tarot card reader, a Mental Health First Aid Facilitator through the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and a mental health coach. Megan is a settler living and working on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish and S’ólh Téméxw Peoples. Outside of mental health, Megan passions include community building, getting creatively messy, and her furbum Jefferson Smudge te Boekhorst. Megan is the Chair of the Hope Pride Committee, a member of the Hope Inclusion Project, and a Neighbourhood Small Grants committee member.
Connect with Megan te Boekhorst:
1in5 Website
Website
🎙️Host Min Sukree
🎧Produced by Admin Avenger
🎶Music by Jordan Wood