On today’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, educator, coach, mental health advocate, keynote speaker, and founder of Depression to Expression Scott Ste Marie is joining me to talk about how his journey with depression and anxiety influenced his career path and why mental health care is important for all, no matter where you are in your life. 

 

“You think of someone in such a vulnerable state and so confused about where they are and what’s happening to them, and we try to say that that is the same as a broken leg. That is so much more complicated than something purely physical. We need to give it even more attention.” (12:40)

 

We chat about the mental health resources that are available in Canada, why taking care of your mind is one of the most important journeys you can go on, and why tuning out the opinions of others can help you discover what’s best for you. 

 

“With mental health especially, everyone else needs to shut the fuck up… Fuck everyone, and do what’s best for you.” (20:30)

 

He also shares the beginning of Depression to Expression, how he approaches different speaking engagements, the importance of finding a therapist that works for YOU, and why we have to find our people to develop a solid support system. 

 

“I call those fringe friends. You know in gold you have the green and then the fringe? Who is on your green? And then there’s so many more people on the fringe, and then there’s so many in the rough that you’ll speak to every ten years. But who is on the green with you like making it happen?” (57:12)

 

In This Episode: 

• (1:24) The New York and Toronto lifestyles
• (6:53) The reality of mental health care in Canada 
• (9:02) Why mental health care is important
• (16:20) Medication as a resource 
• (20:14) Why you have to do what’s best for YOU
• (24:26) Scott’s childhood experiences with mental health
• (35:30) Why Scott started therapy and the importance of offering yourself compassion and kindness
• (41:28) The mission behind Depression to Expression
• (48:23) How comedy, music, and art can help us foster confidence
• (56:21) Why a genuine support system is critical
• (57:51) How Scott strikes a balance between sharing his story and offering insight to help others 
• (1:04:09) The different seminar dynamics that Scott encounters
• (1:09:24) What is YOUR idea of success? 
• (1:16:21) Make the best decision you can in this moment
• (1:18:50) Find the therapist that fits your comfort level
• (1:21:55) Top five Canadians
• (1:22:57) “Yeah. And if I wasn’t, you know I’d be honest.” 

  

Our Guest

Scott Ste Marie is a mental health advocate, educator, coach, keynote speaker, and the founder of Depression to Expression. After spending a decade struggling with his depression and anxiety, Scott decided to use those experiences to help others and break down the stigma surrounding mental health. With his seminars, online videos, and coaching sessions, and podcast called Being Human, he gives individuals all around the world practical tools to manage their mental health struggles and enjoy their life. 

 

Resources & Links

Off The Cuff

• https://www.offthecuff.fm/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore
• https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/
• https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/

 

Scott Ste Marie 

• https://depressiontoexpression.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/scott_stemarie/?hl=en 
• https://www.facebook.com/depressiontoexpression
• https://twitter.com/expressionscott
• https://www.youtube.com/depressiontoexpression
• https://ca.linkedin.com/in/scottstemarie 
• https://anchor.fm/scottstemarie