Indigenous Mental Health: Identity & Culture for Wellbeing | #64 ft. Trent Fequet

What is the indigenous approach to mental health? And how do identity, culture, and tradition shape wellness in Indigenous communities?

Beyond the Checkbox host Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Trent Fequet, founder & CEO of Steel River Group, to explore Indigenous approaches to mental health, leadership, and resilience.

Watch this episode to find out:

• How indigenous cultures and mental health views differ from Western frameworks
• Why Indigenous identity is central to wellbeing and mental resilience
• How traditional healing and Indigenous knowledge promote health
• The tension between Western business culture and Indigenous values—and what leaders can learn from it
• Why patience, community, and self-care are core to Indigenous leadership

This episode challenges preconceptions about Indigenous mental health, highlights the importance of cultural identity, and offers lessons in resilience that apply to everyone.

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Guest Speaker

Trent Fequet is the founder and CEO of Steel River Group, an Indigenous-owned business focused on creating sustainable economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. With 25 years of experience in pipeline, infrastructure, and mining, he leads with a vision of redefining Indigenous business success through collaboration, cultural preservation, and economic sustainability.

Podcast Host

Dr. Ryan Todd is a psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and co-founder of headversity, a workplace mental health training platform. Dr. Todd combines his clinical expertise with innovative approaches to empower individuals and organizations to thrive.