DeAnn Knighton
DeAnn Knighton
Recovery Discovery | w/ Luke Wendlandt (Cadre.io)
Recovery Discovery | w/ Luke Wendlandt (Cadre.io)
Recovery Discovery | w/ Luke Wendlandt (Cadre.io)
Tuesday 17th June 2025
Explore Cadre, a platform revolutionizing mental health support for employees. Featuring Luke Wendlandt's insights on recovery and community care.
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Get the buttons here!Mental Health Revolution: Cadre's Impact
Episode Overview
- Cadre is a social media-inspired platform for mental health.
- 83% of employees have faced depressive episodes recently.
- Community support is key in addressing mental health stigmas.
- Cadre integrates content and live streaming for recovery.
- Luke shares personal transformative experiences.
I love the gutter life. I believe that is where the magic really happens.
In the latest episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn and Craig Knighton welcome Luke Wendlandt from Cadre, a groundbreaking mental health platform designed to support employees' well-being. Inspired by the engaging nature of social media, Cadre aims to create a space where users can access trusted content related to mental health, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and more.
Luke shares that 83% of employees have experienced at least one depressive episode in the past year, highlighting the pressing need for effective mental health solutions in the workplace. Luke's journey has been marked by transformative moments, including missing a job opportunity that led him to a pivotal role at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. His personal story underscores the importance of addressing stigmatized topics like substance use and mental health with community support and preventative care.
Cadre stands out by integrating mental health and substance use recovery into its platform, offering content, live streaming, and community features tailored to foster recovery and well-being. Cadre's unique approach is likened to a blend of popular social media platforms, providing users access to videos and content from vetted professionals and peers. Luke emphasizes the power of utilizing technology for good, drawing inspiration from his past experiences in residential treatment programs.
He believes that platforms like Cadre can significantly contribute to improving mental health by offering a space where individuals can learn, grow, and find support. Listeners are encouraged to explore Cadre using the access code INSPIRED, granting them free access to the platform's resources indefinitely. As the discussion unfolds, Luke reflects on pivotal moments in his life that emerged from defeat, underscoring the potential for growth and recovery amidst challenges.
This episode is a call to action for organizations to prioritize mental health and support their teams effectively. Luke's insights and the innovative features of Cadre offer hope and direction for those seeking better mental health solutions in their personal and professional lives.