canada's mental health and social media expert
About Wade
Bio
Wade Sorochan is an accomplished broadcaster and award-winning speaker, author and mental health advocate. Nicknamed "The Tone Arm" Wade became the first broadcaster in history to spontaneously use song clips to enhance a radio talk show. He is recognized as a talk show pioneer. As a mental illness survivor, he is a sought after motivational speaker sharing his inspiring personal story of his lifelong struggle with mental illness at numerous events including the 2011 International Symposium on Wellness and the 2017 National Mental Health Conference. Wade is the recipient of the CMHA National "Difference Makers" Award and the "Canada 150 in 150 Award." Wade Sorochan is the author of the books UnSocial Media; Virtual World Causing Real World Anxiety and Fastest Tone Arm in the West; Chasing a Radio Dream. Wade Sorochan is recognized as "Canada's Leading Mental Health Advocate and Social Media Expert"-- Toronto Star, CTV, Global TV.
THERE IS NO HEALTH WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH
"I am passionate about raising awareness about the importance of mental health. I believe social media is one of the biggest threats to mental health today."
Wade Sorochan
Keynotes and Workshops
Wade Sorochan's keynotes and workshops are designed to connect and engage audiences of all ages. Wade's warm and friendly style and sense of humour creates an instant and genuine connection with his audiences.
"Moving and informative" "Great use of Humour"
"A source of encouragement"
PRESENTATION TOPICS
UNSOCIAL MEDIA; VIRTUAL WORLD CAUSING REAL WORLD ANXIETY
Canada's social media expert and award winning speaker and author, Wade Sorochan, provides an informative and humorous presentation on the rise of Social Media Addiction causing an anxiety inducing fixation for "LIKES," FOLLOWERS" and "COMMENTS." Studies now show that social media can actually make you feel sad, anxious and depressed. Wade Sorochan shares the latest information on the effects of social media on mental health with expert tips on how to recognize symptoms before it turns into an addiction and causes mental health issues. Based on the groundbreaking book.
YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER; LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Wade Sorochan shares his engaging and inspiring story about his lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression to help raise awareness about the serious impact mental illness has on individuals, families and society in general. Wade shares important mental health information and talks openly about his mental health struggles; being emotionally abused and abandoned as a child experiencing five mental breakdowns, eventually hitting rock bottom, and how he is living with mental illness.
BOOST MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
500,000 Canadians miss work every day due to mental health issues; a $50 billion dollar a year cost to the economy. Canada's leading mental health advocate, Wade Sorochan, shares important tips on how to create a mentally healthy workplace which includes identifying symptoms personally and supporting co-workers and providing practical tools for employees and employers to deal with mental health effectively before it affects productivity and the bottom line.
the tone arm speaks
Wade Sorochan's childhood dream was to be on the radio. Through many ups and downs in his personal life and career he never gave up that dream.
Wade shares entertaining stories from a career that spans four decades. Highlights include being featured on Alberta's #1 rated talk show the Bill and Bill Show where he was nicknamed the "Tone Arm" and became the first broadcaster in history to spontaneously use song clips to enhance a radio talk show. He has also interviewed some of the biggest celebrities in the world including Betty White, Don Johnson, Mickey Rooney, Bob Barker, Carl Reiner, Henry Winkler, David Cassidy, Mel Blanc, George Takei and more! Audiences will be entertained but also inspired to never give up on a dream.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
EASY TO UNDERSTAND INFORMATION ABOUT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION.
FREE DOWNLOAD BELLOW.
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GROUNBREAKING BOOK
National award winning speaker, author and mental health advocate Wade Sorochan reveals how social media can affect mental health. Studies now show that social media can actually make you feel sad, anxious and depressed. Research now confirms that addiction to social media, smartphones and technology in general is equivalent to an addiction to a drug like heroin. The book provides the latest information on the connection between social media and mental health and provides expert advice on recognizing symptoms of "Social Media Anxiety Disorder" with tips on how to balance the virtual world with the real world.
"A must read for youth, parents and educators."
J.Fogwell
"Wade Sorochan book's is definitely a must read for parents, educators or anyone concerned about the dangers of social media. This book is highly recommended and absolutely worth buying."
S. Paradis-Renaud
As Featured in The Toronto Star, Brandon Sun, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun and on CTV, GLOBAL TV , CITY TV, CHED Radio, CBC Radio, CHQR Radio, CJOB Radio.
ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Wade Sorochan is an accomplished broadcaster known for his pioneering impact in talk radio in a career that has spanned four decades. Highlights include being on “Canada’s most unique radio talk show” the Bill and Bill Show, working with some of the biggest names in broadcasting and interviewing some of the most famous celebrities in the world. Wade spent the majority of his tough childhood alone in his bedroom to escape from his abusive mother, and would pretend to be on the radio with his makeshift studio. He would not only spend time playing radio, but also dreaming about one day actually being on the radio. Fastest Tone Arm in the West takes readers behind the scenes of a successful radio career along with an inspiring story of a difficult life journey that included child abuse, hopelessness, mental illness, ...and many miracles.
"Great book Mr. Tone Arm. I got absolutely hooked into it. Such an honest. easy-going enjoyable read. Such great memories"
Gene Zwoszdesky, 12th Speaker --Alberta Legislative Assembly
"Wade, thank-you for putting your heart into this book, I loved your honesty and vulnerability; you haven't had an easy road to travel. Reminds me of Team Canada'72, we were down but didn't give up and it ended well. This book will be of great encouragement for many."
Paul Henderson--Canadian Hockey Legend
postcard fridge magnet--$5.00
A VISUAL REMINDER TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE
THE BILL AND BILL SHOW CD--1976-1992, $10.00
RELIEVE THE MEMORIES WITH A CD OF RARE CLIPS FROM
"CANADA'S MOST UNIQUE RADIO TALK SHOW"---Approx 1 Hour
BILL AND BILL SHOW POSTCARD FRIDGE MAGNET--$5.00
RELIEVE THE MEMORIES WITH THIS VISUAL REMINDER OF
"CANADA'S MOST UNIQUE RADIO TALK SHOW
LIFETALK WITH WADE SOROCHAN--2007-2010, $10.00
RELIEVE THE MEMORIES WITH A CD OF ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE TOPICS
FROM "EDMONTON'S MOST INTERACTIVE RADIO TALK SHOW."--APPROX. 15 HOURS