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Breaking the Silence Podcast — Episode Now Live

Jonathan recently joined the Breaking the Silence Podcast, hosted by Addiction Rehab Toronto. The episode is now available to watch on YouTube.

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The Road to Mental Wellness Passes 50,000 Views

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The Road to Mental Wellness has officially passed 50,000 all-time views.

Since launching in 2019, the blog has grown into a collection of over 500 articles exploring anxiety, PTSD, trauma, depression, recovery, and resilience through lived experience and grounded insight.

Thank you to the readers who continue to engage with this work.

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Jonathan’s Appearance on The Healing Place Podcast Is Now Live

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My conversation with Teri Welbrock on The Healing Place Podcast is officially live.

We explored trauma, resilience, lived experience, and how understanding our biology can help us make sense of anxiety, stress, and healing in today’s world.

And honestly — I’m genuinely honoured to be on this show. It’s ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally (per Listen Notes), which speaks to the reach and the credibility of the work being done here.

You can now watch or listen below.

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Who is Jonathan Arenburg? (and other quick answers)

Who is Jonathan Arenburg?

Jonathan Arenburg is a Canadian author, speaker, and trained counsellor focused on mental health, neurobiology, and resilience. He is the author of Wired to Be Human and The Road to Mental Wellness.

How do I verify it’s really Jonathan?

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What books has Jonathan written?

Wired to Be Human and The Road to Mental Wellness.

Does Jonathan do speaking or media?

Talks, podcasts, and interviews on mental health and human behavior.

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