Episode 173: Proactive Mental Health with Stephen Sokoler

Today on the podcast, I speak with Stephen Sokoler, the CEO of Journey, a leading preventative mental health solution company. Stephen shares with us his inspiration for starting Journey and why he is so passionate about making mental health care accessible. Stephen and I discuss why proactive mental health care is important as well as what gets in the way of some people making it a priority. Stephen emphasizes how we need a village to support us and how we can make small choices in life that nudge us towards making our mental health a priority. Listen to the whole episode and share your one tiny preventative mental health action step with me on Instagram @OneWade or on LinkedIn   Check out The Compassionate Leadership Training here. Grab early bird tickets or group tickets at a discounted rate.    Check out Centered in the City for mindfulness-based practices that support you pausing to check-in with self and take care. Learn more and sign up for your 7-day free trial.    ***** Born and raised in New York City, Stephen is a serial entrepreneur who works hard to make a difference. Stephen is the Founder & CEO of Journey, the leading preventative mental health solution for modern companies. Journey was founded with the mission to help all people live happier, healthier, less stressed ives. They've work with wide range of organizations from Facebook, Disney, and Nike, to the Harlem Children's Zone and the Anti-Defamation League. Prior to Journey, Stephen was the Co-Founder & CEO of Altrum Honors, which helped organizations celebrate and inspire their employees. Stephen built Altrum into the global industry leader and sold the business in September 2014. In his free time, Stephen enjoys exercise, sports, cooking, reading, and traveling, and spending time with his wife. Stephen graduated from the Stern School of Business at New York University.