Sometimes it takes hearing someone else say it to realise you’re not the only one who’s felt that way.
The Stories brings together real people sharing what they’ve lived through, in their own words. They share what was hard, what helped and what they’re still figuring out.
We hope you’ll recognise a little of yourself here, find words for something you’ve been carrying and feel less alone in whatever you’re going through.
Founder’s story
This is not my story. That is for another time. This is why I created The Mental Wealth Hub.
Because sometimes finding the right information at the right time can change the entire direction of a life.
Carlie Silva, founder of The Mental Wealth Hub · 7 min read
Ben Ahn is a former U.S. Navy SEAL who served in Iraq before spending more than 15 years in the corporate world. In his own words, he shares how childhood trauma followed him into adulthood, how it shaped his relationships and what changed after his first experience with ibogaine.
Ben Ahn · 5 min read
Childhood trauma, addiction, nine years of sobriety, relapse, and two plant medicine experiences that changed how Matthew Cline sees himself.
Matthew Cline · 21 min read
What would change if more people knew what was possible for their mental health?
Your Mental Wealth is a documentary in early development. Through personal stories and conversations with researchers and practitioners, it explores how trauma shapes us, what makes change possible and how more people could access the support they need.
Explore the DocumentaryYou don’t need to have it all figured out. Start with how you’re feeling, and we’ll help you find your way to tools, stories and support.
