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Trust, Safety, and Mental Health: Heather’s Story of Resilience
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Trust, Safety, and Mental Health: Heather’s Story of Resilience

In the Season 8 opener, hosts G-Rex and Dirty Skittles welcome Heather Grunkemeier, a trust and safety expert and mental health advocate. Heather shares her resilience journey, from leading the Trust and Safety strategy at Rover to navigating personal challenges that sparked her passion for mental health. She discusses the importance of mindfulness, managing stress, and finding inner peace, especially for professionals in high-pressure roles. Tune in for practical insights and inspiring advice on building resilience in work and life.

Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads · G-Rex and Dirty Skittles

September 10, 202446m 1sExplicit

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Show Notes

We welcome Heather Grunkemeier, a dedicated advocate for trust, safety, and mental health. Heather’s journey began in 2017 when she found her passion for making technology products safer, leading her to work with major brands like Expedia and Rover. In this episode, she shares her story of resilience and career challenges and how she now advocates for mindfulness to manage stress and improve well-being.

Meet Our Guest – Heather Grunkemeier

Heather has spent years developing strategies to enhance trust and safety while meeting business goals. As the former Head of Trust and Safety Strategy at Rover, Heather worked with teams to prioritize risks and develop policies that build customer trust. Her experience handling sensitive situations, like preventing harm on digital platforms, highlights her unwavering commitment to making the world safer.

Today, Heather emphasizes the importance of mental health, especially for professionals in high-stress roles like trust and safety. Drawing from her experiences, she advocates for mindfulness to manage stress, find inner peace, and build resilience. Heather’s passion for spreading mental health awareness is rooted in her belief that it’s a crucial conversation in today’s world.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Heather’s career journey in the tech industry transitioned into trust and safety.
  • The mental health challenges she faced in high-pressure roles.
  • The personal tragedy that led her to reassess her life priorities.
  • How mindfulness transformed her approach to life and work.
  • Practical tips for building resilience in both personal and professional life.
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