Bikey Mikey

As long as I can remember three things have governed my life, and they've all led up to this moment. First is my sense of adventure and discovery; it’s taken me to 101 countries so far. Second is my love of storytelling; it’s given me a career as a journalist and fed my hunger for hearing others' tales. The third, my Achilles Heel, is depression, which can stop me in my tracks, bring my world crashing down for days on end, and leave me scrambling to put the pieces back together again.

I know all too well how debilitating mental health challenges can be. I’ve learned that when I’m engaged, discovering, learning, I’m at my superhero best. But when I’m languishing in isolation, I’m my own worst enemy. As such, I know how beneficial activity, mindfulness, and engagement can be as steadying forces; valuable allies in the battle of the blues.

So, now I find myself poised to pedal across Canada, with the goal of starting conversations, sharing stories along the way from a cross-section of Canadians about their mental health, and through our collective openness breaking down stigma. Oh yeah, and raising some money for Black Dog Institute! So please donate!