Episode 26- Stephen Sokoler, Founder & CEO of Journey

Norm sits down with Stephen Sokoler, CEO of Journey, who shares his journey from founding Altrum Honors to starting Journey, a mental health solution. He discusses the unique approach of Journey in proactively engaging employees and meeting them where they are. Stephen emphasizes the importance of reducing stigma around mental health and training managers to support their teams. He also highlights the impact of live group therapy and peer support in addressing mental health challenges. Stephen shares customer success stories and case studies, as well as his learnings in building Journey. He provides advice for founders in the digital health space and discusses the role of AI in mental health. Stephen concludes by sharing his personal wellness practices.What makes Journey Special?-Journey takes a proactive approach to mental health, engaging employees through daily emails, calendar integrations, and other tools to keep mental health top of mind.-Live group therapy and peer support play a crucial role in addressing mental health challenges, providing employees with a supportive community and opportunities for growth.-Journey has achieved significant success with Fortune 500 companies and universities, driving high engagement rates and clinical improvements.-Reducing stigma and creating a culture that supports mental health are essential for the success of mental health programs in organizations.Stephen Sokoler emphasizes the importance of sleep, exercise, nutrition, and meditation in maintaining overall wellness. Great episode if you're interested in how different Mental Health solutions differentiate, and how Journey is making a huge impact!Follow, connect and subscribe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-health-heavyweights-podcastYoutube: https://youtube.com/@DigitalHealthHeavyweightsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalhealthheavyweights/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heavyweightspodcast