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jack amplified digs into the issues that matter to people shaping youth mental health in Canada. Hosted by Michael Braithwaite, Jack.org’s President & CEO, the podcast cuts to the heart of the youth mental health crisis through stigma-busting conversations with youth advocates, thought leaders, and experts. Building on Jack.org’s expertise in prevention and education, jack amplified shares stories of resilience, real-world mental health skills, and expert voices to equip people to support themselves and others.

  1. 3D AGO

    jack amplified | Ep. 16: The Power of One Conversation

    For Mental Health Awareness Month, we welcome three guests from Jack.org’s youth network to share their own perspectives on the power of active listening and laying the foundation for help-seeking among young people. Mental health ambassadors Akuol Riak Ashlinn Pennell, and Akib Hossain discuss their own roads to advocacy and their hopes for fostering more inclusive, open environments for youth who need support as young people leading that change.

    34 min

  2. MAY 6

    jack amplified | Ep. 15 - Shifting Gears: Mental Health & The Power of Community

    Movement and community are two of the most impactful factors on mental health. This month, Jack Ride combines both to bring Canadians together across the country to get in meaningful motion for youth mental health. Jack Ride ambassador Kyle Moore joins us this week to discuss hitting crisis as a young person struggling with undiagnosed OCD and anxiety in rural New Brunswick and how movement, awareness, physical activity, and connection have transformed his mental wellness. Visit jack.org/ride to Get in Motion for youth mental health today.

    41 min

  3. APR 22

    jack amplified | Ep. 14 - Finding Hope in the Climate Crisis

    Eco-anxiety is on the rise among youth. Young people have more access to news than ever, and while knowledge is certainly power, the constant influx of headlines on climate change and global warming are understandably contributing to stress levels. In this episode we welcome both Indigenous knowledge keepers and youth advocates for their perspective on how we can address this rapidly evolving issue while protecting mental health.

    43 min

  4. APR 8

    jack amplified | Ep. 13 - Mental Health on the Spectrum

    Autistic individuals face unique challenges to their mental health that often stem from being misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Autistic advocate & mental health speaker Tanner Bergsma joins us to discuss how sensory overload and social overwhelm can take a toll on mental health, and how the mental health system and neurotypical allies can better support individuals on the spectrum.

    30 min

  5. MAR 25

    jack amplified | Ep. 12 - Women’s Mental Health and the Diagnosis Gap

    Women are statistically more likely to have their physical symptoms attributed to "anxiety" or "stress," leading to years of delayed diagnoses and distrust in healthcare providers. Women’s health advocate Summar Bourada joins us to talk about her personal journey to diagnosis and becoming founder of gldn grl, an Ottawa based jewelry brand that raises awareness and funds for women’s reproductive and mental health.

    29 min

  6. MAR 11

    jack amplified | Ep. 11 - Navigating Mental Health in Black Spaces

    Culturally responsive care is essential in providing youth with safe and effective mental health support. But what does this really look like in practice for Black communities? Mintikah English-Palmer, a mental health support worker for Black youth in Toronto’s Jane/Finch neighbourhood joins jack amplified to discuss the systemic barriers POC young people face, the power of representation in care, and importance of fostering Black joy as a form of healing.

    23 min

  7. FEB 25

    jack amplified | Ep. 10 - Speak Up, Stand Together: Pink Shirt Day and the Fight Against Bullying

    Bullying has a deep impact on young people’s mental health, affecting self-esteem, stress levels, and overall well-being both online and offline. Open conversations about bullying and mental health help youth recognize harm, support one another, and build communities rooted in empathy and respect. Bullying Recovery Coach Rachel Weinstock joins jack amplified to explore how bullying shows up in daily life, the connection between bullying and mental health struggle, and what it looks like to move from bystander to supporter.

    38 min

  8. FEB 11

    jack amplified | Ep. 9 - Perfect Isn’t Real: Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Growing Up Online

    Growing up online shapes how young people see themselves, often fueling comparison and unrealistic expectations. Open conversations about body image and eating disorders can help youth build healthier relationships with their bodies and self-worth. Guests Kenzie Brenna and Gabriela Bonilla-Gauthier join jack amplified to discuss the prevalence of eating disorders in the “always on” digital age, and how youth can cultivate a culture of body neutrality for themselves and their peers.

    51 min
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jack amplified digs into the issues that matter to people shaping youth mental health in Canada. Hosted by Michael Braithwaite, Jack.org’s President & CEO, the podcast cuts to the heart of the youth mental health crisis through stigma-busting conversations with youth advocates, thought leaders, and experts. Building on Jack.org’s expertise in prevention and education, jack amplified shares stories of resilience, real-world mental health skills, and expert voices to equip people to support themselves and others.

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  • Creator
    jack.org
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © jack.org
  • Show Website
    jack amplified.