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Be part of our growing community supporting each other. Click the link below to record your video and help inspire others to find their way up!

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We are here to provide evidence-based resources, expert guidance and a community of support to help you gain control of your well-being. Together we will fight the stigma surrounding mental health.

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Dr. Brenda Chau
Mind-Body Connection: What You Might Be Missing

Dr. Brenda Chau unpacks the mind-body connection and why understanding it can be a game-changer for your mental and physical health.

Mental
Physical
Emotional
mind-body connection
changes
lifestyle
support
help
Janey Brown
From Rock Bottom to Recovery: How Therapy Helped

Janey Brown shares a heartfelt journey of overcoming depression and finding hope through therapy.

Mental
Emotional
depression
therapy
trapped
resilience
recovery
Cat Miller
You Don't Have to Be Perfect | The Myth of Having It All Together

Cat Miller explores why the pressure to �have it all together� is a myth and how embracing imperfections leads to self-acceptance.

Mental
flaws
self-image
perfection
Janey Brown
Healing Trauma & Finding Strength Within

Janey Brown shares how healing from trauma begins with reconnecting to your self-worth and inner strength.

Physical
Mental
Emotional
trauma
self-worth
healing
recovery
resilience
Andie Kalifer
Why Organic Matters | From Soil to Market

Learn why choosing organic goes beyond the label, with insights on ripeness, soil quality, and farmers market tips from Andie Kalifer.

Physical
organic
nutrition
ingredients
wellness
Janey Brown
Resilience in the Dark | Finding Light Within

Janey Brown explores how true healing begins at the root offering tools to move beyond surface symptoms and into lasting change.

Mental
Emotional
resilience
hope
self-worth
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The power of story: “This is what healing looks like.”

To further support your journey to well-being, we’ve created a short documentary. It’s a collection of personal stories, information and expert insights on everything from anxiety to gut health and the impact of sleep. It’s a reminder that you are not alone and healing is possible. If you know someone who might benefit from watching it, please share!

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ThisWayUp is led by a distinguished team of experts across multiple disciplines.

They bring deep experience, proven strategies and evidence-based insights to guide our work.

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Dr. Leysa Cerswell
Nina Purewal
Dr. Brenda Chau
Janey Brown

We're dedicated to closing the critical gaps in mental health support for women and teens.

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Meet founder Cat Miller

Motherhood and an undiagnosed illness sent Cat Miller into depression that transformed her life. After years of struggle, she found healing through medication, lifestyle changes and self-discovery – only to be faced with her daughter’s mental health challenges. Now, Cat is dedicated to breaking the stigma around women's and teens mental health, fostering open conversations and support. Drawing from her own journey, she empowers others to prioritize their well-being with knowledge and care.

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