When you put yourself out there online, you’re not just sharing your work; you’re also sharing parts of yourself. And with that come opinions, expectations, and sometimes pressure you didn’t see coming. Protecting your mental health isn’t optional if you want to keep creating long-term. It has to be part of your process from the start. The weight of being “always on” One of the hardest parts of content creation is feeling like you can never step away. There’s always another t

Every story starts with a moment of curiosity. For me, it began with a simple question: What if I just shared what I know? When I posted my first video eight years ago, I wasn’t thinking about algorithms, sponsorships, or building a brand. I just wanted to help people. Looking back, that one decision opened the door to everything that followed. How it started I was a university student in Newfoundland, Canada, studying science and planning to become a doctor. Life seemed pred