Mike Shoreman

 

His approach involves implementing research-based strategies to foster long-term success, promoting resilience, and reducing anxiety and stress. Through educational and empowering presentations, Mike ensures that audiences leave with tangible strategies that can be implemented, contributing to a healthier and more supportive company culture.

 

Called ‘The Man on a Mission’ by the Chicago Tribune, Mike Shoreman knows what it means to fall off the horse or paddleboard and climb back up again. Diagnosed with a neurological disorder in 2018, this professional coach and adventurer lost his mobility, parts of his hearing and vision, resulting in a mental health breakdown.

 

After turning his pain into purpose and undergoing strenuous rehab, Mike became the first person to paddleboard across each of the 5 Great Lakes, raising critical awareness for mental health.

 

Deeply dedicated to advancing the conversation in mental wellness and disability education, Mike’s Great Lakes campaign has inspired thousands from coast to coast, with his efforts being recognized by the Ontario Legislative Assembly, the House of Commons and the Prime Minister.

 

The 2023 documentary ‘When Hope Breaks Through,’ directed by Matthew Wagner has been honoured with the Best Documentary award at the Montreal International Film Festival and is available on Survivor Net TV and PBS. The film delves into the Canadian Mental Health Crisis, featuring mental health experts including CAMH’s Dr. Allison Crawford and Sick Not Weak’s, Michael Landsberg, and spotlights Mike’s expedition across the Great Lakes as a central narrative. The feature length production offers a compelling and insightful perspective on the critical issues surrounding the mental health crisis.