Dave and Susan Kenney Male • Canada

Dave and Susan Kenney have revolutionized the field of mental health and recovery through their unique collaboration. Blending Dave's leadership in education with Susan's expertise in wellness entrepreneurship, this partnership has sparked innovative recovery approaches that redefine traditional methods, focusing on a holistic, brain-centered model.

Their impactful journey began with intimate interactions with students seeking guidance, which took place in the comfort of their home and Dave's office. These pivotal conversations revealed gaps in the existing mental health support infrastructure, motivating the Kenneys to pursue more effective and empathetic approaches.

Driven by these formative experiences, Dave and Susan formulated a theory that many mental health and addiction issues could primarily be neurological, challenging the prevailing notion that these are merely moral or behavioral failings. This understanding led to Emergo, a residential recovery program emphasizing a neuroscience-based approach to healing. Emergo quickly earned a reputation for its effectiveness, providing new, successful treatment pathways for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction.

The foundation of their treatment philosophy is the Actualized Recovery® model, which weaves together five essential aspects: physical health, mental clarity, spiritual exploration, social connections, and lifestyle adjustments. This comprehensive strategy has proven effective in assisting individuals to navigate and surmount various severe challenges, including addiction, anxiety, and depression, guiding them toward sustained recovery and personal growth.

Dave and Susan established Emergo Academy to amplify their impact. This ambitious initiative aims to train 1,000 Crisis and Recovery Coaches and leverage the innovative recovery techniques developed by Kennedys to equip these coaches with the necessary skills to help one million people worldwide.

Dave utilizes his extensive education and developmental psychology background, enriched by his neuroscience knowledge, to lead Emergo Recovery and Emergo Academy. As Director of Therapeutic Wellness at Emergo Wellbeing, Susan employs her extensive skills in nutrition, functional medicine, and positive psychology to further develop and refine their programs.

They co-authored "Actualized Recovery - It's Not About 12-Steps. Recovery Is A Brain Thing," a book that has achieved international bestseller status and significantly influenced recovery practices globally.

Dave and Susan Kenney's partnership extends beyond their personal lives into a profound commitment to transforming mental health care. Their continued efforts inspire a community dedicated to innovative, scientifically supported recovery solutions.