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 1
Exceptions, Risk, and the Power of Showing Up as Yourself

Aired May 2, 2025
with Colleen McLean and Anne Tong
show notes & bios

Episode 2
Parenting without perfection: A new perspective on family mental health

Aired May 16, 2025
with Dr. Rob Meeder
show notes & bio

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 4
The Social Health Shift: Building Connection Beyond Therapy

Aired June 13, 2025
with Jake Ernst
show notes & bio

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 6
As Safe as Necessary: Risk, Resilience, and the Power of Nature

Aired July 25, 2025
with Diana Clements
show notes & bio

Edited and produced by North Star Networks