uncovering new perspectives, one podcast at a time.
Exception Seekers is dedicated to challenging conventional views on youth mental health by exploring the stories and experiences that offer alternative perspectives. Through insightful interviews with individuals who have forged their own paths, we aim to provide fresh, evidence-based ideas for adults supporting the mental well-being of young people.
Our mission is to encourage listeners to seek out exceptions to the rule—those overlooked stories that offer new perspectives, disrupt limiting beliefs, and inspire transformative approaches to nurturing youth mental health.
New episodes air every other Friday morning.
Episode 13
Privilege, growth, and connection: A human story in the arts
Aired October 31, 2025
with Jesse Griffiths
show notes & bio
Episode 12
Navigating climate grief: How nature and community can heal
Aired October 17, 2025
with Brendan Madden
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Episode 11
Nesting in life’s storms: Cultivating strength in youth
Aired October 3, 2025
with Jalynn Bosley
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Episode 10
Empowering connection through coaching
Aired September 19, 2025
with Alena Luciani
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Episode 9
Beyond systems: A conversation on Indigenous strength and healing
Aired September 5, 2025
with Chief Shane Tabobondung
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Episode 8
Smashing stigma: A new path to healing food addiction
Aired August 22, 2025
with Clarissa Kennedy
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Episode 7
Wilderness, wonder, and the wisdom of slowing down
Aired August 8, 2025
with Colleen McLean and Anne Tong
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Episode 6
As safe as necessary: Risk, resilience, and the power of nature
Aired July 25, 2025
with Diana Clements
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Episode 5
Where the magic happens: Life lessons from summer camp
Aired June 27, 2025
with Colleen McLean and Anne Tong
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Episode 4
The social health shift: Building connection beyond therapy
Aired June 13, 2025
with Jake Ernst
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Episode 3
Exception seeking in action: Dr. Anita Federici on changing the system
Aired May 30, 2025
with Dr. Anita Federici
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Episode 2
Parenting without perfection: A new perspective on family mental health
Aired May 16, 2025
with Dr. Rob Meeder
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Episode 1
Exceptions, risk, and the power of showing up as yourself
Aired May 2, 2025
with Colleen McLean and Anne Tong
show notes & bios
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