Canadian Women’s Foundation’s “Alright, Now What?” podcast features mental health leader, storyteller, and executive director of Unsinkable, Hailey Hechtman.

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Hailey joins CTV Ottawa. What better way to celebrate than to discuss a storytelling initiative that creates space for people to share their personal mental health journeys.

In this episode, Vijay sits down with Hailey Hechtman, Executive Director of Unsinkable, to unpack what it really means to treat mental wellbeing as a leadership practice.

Unsinkable is on the shortlist for the Canadian Women’s Foundation Feminist Creator Prize. With over 400 nominations from across the country we have been selected as part of the top 25!

Unsinkable as part of the Governor General’s Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour

We tell you about a free, peer-based virtual workshop series for youth ages 16–26 with a focus on mental health.

Everyone Has a Story. Every Story Has Value.

Hailey Hechtman writes for The Advocate for New Zealanders Mental Health

Hailey Hechtman joined Veron WK Lai, Dr. Tobias Daniel Gantner, and Lars Münter to explore the power of storytelling in shaping both personal and community transformation.

Hailey Hechtman emphasizes the healing power of storytelling with the Globe and Mail.

In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2025, Unsinkable’s Board Chair Sigrun Watson, discusses Unsinkable with Global Winnipeg.

In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2025, Unsinkable’s Executive Director Hailey Hechtman sat down with CTV News Ottawa to discuss Unsinkable

In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2025, Unsinkable Director Sarah Manley Robertson sat down with Global News to discuss the importance of storytelling, connection, and resilience in breaking down mental health stigma.

We usually think of grief as something that comes with endings, such as death, breakups, or major loss. But we often overlook the grief that shows up in new beginnings. Inspired by Hailey’s article, “When Grief Goes Good”, we unpack how grief can quietly live in our moments of growth, success, and transformation, even when things seem to be going really well.

In this episode of the Unfiltered Nonprofit Podcast, Executive Director Hailey Hechtman shares how Unsinkable launched Fragments: Stories That Heal—a national mental health campaign built entirely through in-kind support and partnerships. Hailey also shares insights on storytelling, leadership through uncertainty, and building impact from the ground up.

In this episode we welcome back to the pod multi-disciplinary writer, poet, speaker, and researcher Mikaela Brewer.  She discusses her research and work in suicide prevention, and talks about the launch of her new project 'Murmurs' - a poetry-album, available now on Spotify.  

Activation Warning: This episode of the 'Life Outside the Box' podcast discusses suicide and self-harm

Afreina Noor is a Montreal-based storyteller with a deep love for the spoken word, poet and improviser. She leads the Community Engagement and Outreach Program at Unsinkable.

In this episode, Dr. Diane McIntosh sits down with Silken to explore her journey, discussing the symptoms, causes, and path to understanding her mental illness.

In this interview with mindyourmind, Maria shares about the Unsinkable Youth program and how to get involved!

Listen as Silken delves into the mental and physical
challenges she faced and how she continues to inspire others on Talk Today.

Check out Silken’s interview about Unsinkable on the In the Business of Change Podcast

An article by Hailey Hechtman for See Change

The Power of Storytelling in Mental Health with Hailey Hechtman

Hailey Hechtman, from Ottawa, Ontario, was awarded this medal for supporting individuals on their mental health journeys, and for cultivating collaborative relationships that have greater social impact.

Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Cultivating Community, Encouraging Support & Shifting Our Mental Health Systems

Mental wellness is something we all need to build self-awareness around.  While we are dealing with social media, information overload, and a neverending to-do list, there are so many people and organizations doing incredible things to support adults and youth with their mental well-being.

Check out this highlight of Unsinkable. and several of its champions!

mindyourmind exists in a space where mental health, wellness, engagement and technology meet. In this interview, Unsinkable Program Manager, Maria, shares details about the Unsinkable Youth program and how to get involved!

Bold Journey Magazine sits down with the remarkable and insightful Hailey Hechtman. As an advocate for mental health and social impact, Hailey shares her journey of finding purpose, overcoming personal challenges, and leading transformative initiatives.

Check out Unsinkable’s Quebec Project feature in Future of Good’s latest newsletter.

This mental health week, Unsinkable was featured in Body Peace Canada’s newsletter. Hailey Hechtman shares her journey from food fixation to self-compassion and acceptance.

Hailey talks mental health and self-compassion on Finding Freedom with Inspire Wellness

Asante Haughton joins the Step Above Stigma panel - not just a conversation but a call to action for everyone to come together and play an active role in reshaping Canada's mental health landscape.

Catch up with Hailey Hechtman and read a shared conversation on Unsinkable and being a Social Impact Leader.

Unsinkable founder Silken Laumann was featured on The Honest Talk. She's so serious about mental health that she founded an organization called Unsinkable, which helps people take steps toward mental well-being. She's also been very open about her own mental health journey and struggles.

Hailey Hechtman of @unsinkablestories & Darren Anderson of @lovemymindyxe talk about mental health and building healthy habits for entrepreneurs ❤️

Sowmya Rajasekaran’s interview with Hailey Hechtman as part of the Build Up Women series.

🧀✨🧘‍♀️🍇 We came together to honour Mental Health Awareness Month alongside Bonanza Bites & Boards.The event, hosted with warmth and sincerity, provided a sanctuary for those seeking solace and rejuvenation.

A highlight of the day was a captivating keynote by our esteemed Unsinkable speaker, Asante Haughton, who shared profound insights on mental well-being. Guests left with a renewed sense of purpose and resilience, inspired by his words.

As we reflect on this experience, let’s remember to start each day with mindfulness. Consider asking yourself these three questions every morning:

•⁠ ⁠What do I appreciate most in my life?

•⁠ ⁠What is the most important thing that I get to do today?

•⁠ ⁠What quality do I want to embody out in the world?