The Rhythm of Resilience: Mike Veny on Transforming Stigma into Strength
Episode notes
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 cultivate environments of trust, adaptability, and true belonging.
Whether you’re a leader, educator, or simply someone seeking to strengthen your own emotional wellness, this episode will leave you with actionable takeaways — and a reminder that emotional wellness is not a luxury, but a gift that accelerates everything else in life.