About Me
Feel free to watch the latest episode of the Being Human Podcast and scroll down to read a little bit about my story and work.Â
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
My Story
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I’ve been a mental health advocate since 2013, ever since I uploaded my first YouTube video sharing my experiences with depression and anxiety. Since that time, I desperately tried to pull away and hide my work out of fear of embarrassment and judgment—or more accurately, fear of admitting I myself, experienced mental illness. Hiding seemed like the best defense, but the impact I saw from my YouTube videos made me wonder what would happen if I stuck with it. After working at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Twitter, AdParlor Inc., and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada, I finally decided to give in.
In 2018, I left the corporate world and began my mission to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness while helping people understand and improve their emotional well-being. This transition was also a necessity for my own deeper mental health and spiritual journey.
I earned mindfulness and meditation training certifications, attended silent retreats, became a certified life coach and am currently completing a Master’s in Neuroscience. These experiences provided the foundation to build online communities, start the Being Human Podcast, and speak at schools and corporations about mental health.
My Work
I specialize in Keynote Speaking, Personal and Group Coaching and hosting the Being Human Podcast. Whether through humor, mindfulness, spirituality, or music, I strive to uplift people during tough times and help them realize two fundamental truths: they are human, and they are amazing!
My Services
Speaking:Â I've had the privilege of addressing over 280,000 individuals across more than 100 events since 2018. My speaking engagements have encompassed diverse audiences, from intimate workshops with 30 participants to large-scale conferences with over 500 attendees.
Coaching & Courses: I've developed an anxiety course available online and have been personally coaching people 1-1 since 2018 helping them recover and discover their true, authentic selves.
YouTube & My Podcast: 30 million+ reached around the world supporting those struggling with depression and anxiety. My main channel, Scott Ste Marie, has over 350,000 subscribers with thousands of listeners and viewers per episode.Â
My mental health issues are essentially obsolete because of Scott. Ever since he has given me the tools to overcome anxiety and depression I feel like a weight has been lifted."
Corinne T. - New Jersey, USA
...relaxation techniques, mindfulness, CBT and diet. Scott taught me how to calm my body and mind down which helped tremendously in the healing process."
David F. - Budapest, Hungary
Scott is the most sweetest and understanding person I have ever met. The course is really helping me write my feelings more and makes me feel like family :)"
Islam A. - Michigan, USA
His session connected with all employees who attended and weeks later we received feedback that employees were still using the tools he provided. Our company hit the mark by providing Scott Ste Marie as a resource and I would encourage other companies to do the same. If you want to invest in your employee’s wellbeing, Scott should be top of your list."
Melanie Britton, Carfax Canada
His professionalism along with his sense of humour, lightens the room and always creates a safe space. He is honest, enthusiastic, and a very engaging communicator."
Patricia Smallbone, Manager of Parent Relations at Appleby College
From the first moments of the presentation, the audience was hooked, and many commented that they couldn’t believe the hour went by so quickly. Scott understood his audience, spoke to them in a language they understood and captured their attention. What else can you ask for in a speaker."
Lotem Baram, Guidance Counsellor - Pickering College
My Experience
- Bachelor of Arts - University of Waterloo
- Masters of Neuroscience and Psychology (in progress) - King's College London
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - Mindful Leader
- Mindful Self-Compassion (in progress) - MSC.org
- Life Coach Certification - Transformational Services
- Mental Health First-Aid - Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Mindfulness Educator - Mindful Schools.org
Personal Experience:
- 15 years of navigating personal anxiety and depression
- Practicing Mindfulness Meditation since 2008
- Practicing Focusing Meditation since 2020
- Coaching individuals since 2018
