So-Called Normal

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Everyone has a story, and nobody is normal. Listen as mental health advocate and top 50 TEDx speaker Mark Henick explores the idea of normalcy through the art of storytelling. After years of telling his own story of suicide attempts, and eventually finding the stranger who saved his life, Mark sits down with other fascinating media figures and unsung heroes to unravel their encounters with struggle and resilience. The result is a deep dive into the inspiring lives of people who have persevered.

#6: Brigitte Truong - Social media influencer on life transitions and pity parties

Feb 26, 2019

Mark talks with digital content creator, storyteller, and Cineplex VIP host Brigitte Truong! Brigitte is no stranger to celebrity interviews and big life changes. They talk influencer life, social media, and how to have the healthiest pity parties ever!

#5: Glenn Close, Jessie Close, and Calen Pick - Making a difference with Bring Change To Mind

Feb 18, 2019

Mark has an intimate conversation with seven-time Oscar-nominated Hollywood legend Glenn Close, along with her sister Jessie and nephew Calen. They talk about the impact of mental illness in their family, and how they use it as motivation to make a difference through their organization, Bring Change to Mind.

#4: Kimberly Moffit - YouTube star on healthy relationships in the digital age

Feb 11, 2019

Mark talks with relationship therapist, media personality and YouTube star Kimberly Moffit. Kimberly has a PhD in Counselling Psychology and is the founder of KMA Therapy, a growing chain of psychotherapy clinics.

#3: Tom Regehr - His journey from addiction, to homelessness, to helping others understand their trauma

Feb 4, 2019

In this week's episode, Mark gets into the gritty, unvarnished story of Tom Regehr, founder and executive director of CAST Canada. Tom holds nothing back: his traumatic childhood, his experiences with homelessness and addictions, his thoughts of suicide. But then, he tells Mark about his point of change, and shares his...