Today’s guest has always worked on keeping her outlook on life positive. She has big goals and living with schizophrenia is something she’s come to terms with as she moves towards them. To learn more about schizophrenia we recommend checking out the Schizophrenia Society of Canada’s website at www.schizophrenia.ca

Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused, not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.

Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy.

Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.

This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.

Today’s guest has always been driven to overcome the challenges he’s faced by wanting to help others. Today he shares about trauma at an early age that has had repercussions for a very long time, including suicide attempts, incarceration and homelessness. At a few different times in his young adult life, he has connected with Roots to Harvest. He’s focused on making changes and connecting to people, including his young daughter.

As a heads up, this episode talks about suicide, abuse and neglect. If you’re listening and feel like these things might bring up your own experiences, please reach out to someone you trust. Look to the following for resources in Canada: Suicide Crisis Line: Text 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868

Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused, not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.

Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy.

Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.

This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.

In this episode we have 16 year old entrepreneur and costume designer Marshy discussing how moving abroad and back has caused a disconnect among peers in schools, creating struggles to fit in. We discuss how they've learned to manage their mental health and the ways they've explored their artistic capabilities.

Now sharing their art and creations with the public, Marshy is set to continue their artistic journey with the hopes of attending OCAD university, and owning their own business.

Growing Through It shares stories from young people who all have the common experience of being a part of Roots to Harvest, a human centred, food focused, not for profit in Thunder Bay, ON.

Growing Through It is a project of Roots to Harvest and a part of the Great Big Stories Project through Frayme, a global network of youth mental health resources. Each episode was recorded at Roots to Harvest in Thunder Bay with interviews conducted by Lak Williams and Shaynah Twance, and sound engineering by the folks at Podigy.

Roots to Harvest lives, works, and plays on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation people, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We strive to not only learn from and with, but also reconcile our relationship with the Anishinaabe people in this area, who have cared for and stewarded this land for centuries.

This project was made possible through generous funding from Frayme, a national knowledge mobilization network in youth mental health and substance use practices, and RBC's Future Launch Program.