In this episode of the CivilTalk Podcast, host we sit down with Mike Veny — award-winning mental health speaker, drummer, author, and CEO of Lovely Refinement. Determined to overcome a lifetime of severe mental health challenges, Mike has built a career helping leaders and organizations turn pain into purpose and burnout into resilience.

Together, we explore Mike’s journey from professional drummer to corporate wellness change-maker, the inspiration behind his best-selling book Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero, and how his podcast Coffee With Mike brings belonging to the forefront of leadership conversations. Mike also shares insights from his Unleash Your Groove® drumming workshops, his books Mental Health for Success and The Self-Care Book, and the tools leaders need to cul ...