Keep Talking | A Podcast by the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
Keep Talking is a podcast from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, featuring honest conversations around mental health, lived experience, and hope.
Hosted by Sam Madore, each episode brings together voices from across our communities — advocates, leaders, and people with lived experience — to explore what it really means to support mental wellness, navigate addiction and recovery, and create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Through thoughtful storytelling and meaningful dialogue, Keep Talking invites listeners to reflect, learn, and feel less alone.
These conversations aren’t about having all the answers — they’re about connection, compassion, and continuing the dialogue.
New episodes are released every second Wednesday at 7:00 AM AST on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Content note: Episodes may include discussions of suicide and other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode of Keep Talking, we sit down with Mary Deacon, Chair and Founder of Bell Let’s Talk.
This conversation explores Mary’s why — what first inspired her to champion mental health, and what continues to drive her commitment to ensuring these conversations don’t end after a single day.
Together, we talk about leadership, community impact, and the importance of continuing to show up for mental health year after year. Mary reflects on the evolution of Let’s Talk, the role of collective action, and why keeping the conversation going is essential to creating real, lasting change.