Hope & Resilience
The power of vulnerability — Brené Brown
How courage, connection and self-compassion help us heal.
Recovery & wellness
Stories and ideas that remind us recovery is possible
A hand-picked collection of hopeful, practical talks about mental health, addiction and everyday wellbeing.
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Video library
Hope & Resilience
The secret of becoming mentally strong — Amy Morin
A therapist's practical take on building strength after loss.
Hope & Resilience
What makes a good life? — Robert Waldinger
Lessons from an 80-year study: relationships keep us well.
Mental Health
We all have mental health — Anna Freud Centre
A gentle animated introduction to looking after our minds.
Mental Health
How to practice emotional first aid — Guy Winch
Simple habits for caring for loneliness, failure and rejection.
Mental Health
A tale of mental illness, from the inside — Elyn Saks
A hopeful, honest story of living well with schizophrenia.
Mental Health
The bridge between suicide and life — Kevin Briggs
How listening and presence can save a life.
Addiction Recovery
Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong — Johann Hari
Why connection, not shame, is the opposite of addiction.
Addiction Recovery
The power of addiction — Dr. Gabor Maté
Understanding addiction through compassion and trauma-informed care.
Addiction Recovery
A simple way to break a bad habit — Judson Brewer
Mindful curiosity as a tool for changing cravings.
Everyday Wellbeing
How to make stress your friend — Kelly McGonigal
Rethinking stress so it works for you, not against you.
Videos are shared for education and encouragement. They don't replace professional advice or care.