We're Not Okay

In this mental health-themed episode, Kenisha and Griffin begin with the Head of Group Benefits, RBC Insurance, Julie Gaudry.  Julie fields questions that range from the societal stigma that faces people who have mental health issues, to what employees can expect from their employers when it comes to health insurance and mental health assistance programs - inviting our audience to check out the list of Mental Health Apps that are recommended on the RBC site. Julie also takes a moment to reflect on her own personal mental health challenges, which is a powerful reminder that even those who are helping often also struggle. Kenisha and Griffin then talk with Humboldt Broncos alum, Tyler Smith who speaks firsthand about his recovery from the tragic bus accident that shook the nation, and shares his experiences on the road to being able to publicly talk about the effects of mental health, not just one on one, and on his podcast, but in front of large crowds of people.  It’s an incredible story of resilience that will stick with our listeners for a long time.

RBC
RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html
RBC - https://www.rbc.com/canada.html
RBC RACE FOR THE KIDS - www.rbcraceforthekids.com
RBC MENTAL HEALTH APPS - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/how-mental-health-apps-help-youth-what-you-need-to-know.html
RBC YOUTH MENTAL WELL-BEING - rbc.com/youthmentalwellbeing

Julie Gaudry
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/julie-gaudry-9647367b

Tyler Smith
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tyler-smith-5060a81a8
Twitter @LittleSmitty269
Instagram @Smitty269

#rbcfuturelaunch, #WorldMentalHealthDay, #intheknow

Hosts
Griffin Toplitsky
Kenisha Humber

RBC team
Vishan Persaud
Rachel MacLeod
Elynn Wareham
Allison Tam

Production team
PSBX Team
Baron Manett
Dorene Arcayos
Shaun Benoliel
Isabel Magnoli

Norman Howard Team
Sandy Jobin-Bevans
Nate DuFort
Jason Reilly
Sandy Marshall