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People Who Perform - The Real Estate Careers Podcast
Riding for a Cause: A Conversation on Mental Health with Rudy Uhl and Maria Weaver
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In this episode, host Richard Costello is joined by Rudy Uhl, Research Analyst at CBRE, and Maria Weaver, Director of Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion at Canadian Mental Health Association - British Columbia.
Rudy brings an economics background from the University of Bonn and plays a key role in supporting CBRE’s brokerage teams through research and market insight. Alongside his work in commercial real estate, Rudy recently completed a cross-Canada cycling journey — paired with an ultramarathon in every province — to raise awareness and funds for mental health, generating over $60,000 for CMHA-BC
Maria joins the conversation to provide a broader lens on mental health and suicide prevention, drawing on her work with CMHA-BC. Together, the discussion moves beyond the journey itself to explore the realities many individuals are facing today, and how we can create more open, supportive environments — both personally and professionally.
Key topics include:
The role of research in commercial real estate – Rudy shares his day-to-day at CBRE, how research supports decision-making, and where teams are finding clarity in an evolving market heading into 2026.
The cross-Canada challenge – The story behind Rudy’s ride, what it took to prepare, and the experience of cycling across the country while completing an ultramarathon in every province.
Mental health and motivation – Why Rudy chose to support mental health, what he learned along the way, and the impact of raising funds for CMHA-BC.
Insights from the front lines of mental health support – Maria shares her perspective on the current landscape, including common challenges individuals are facing, and the importance of breaking down stigma through open conversation.
Workplace awareness and responsibility – A practical discussion on what organizations — including those in commercial real estate — can do to better support mental health in meaningful, tangible ways.
Perspective and resilience – Reflections on how experiences like Rudy’s can shift mindset, and how individuals can better navigate periods of pressure, uncertainty, or transition.
Resources:
National Crisis Line number – 988 (https://988.ca/) Available 24/7 in both French and English.
- https://bouncebackbc.ca/ BounceBack - a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
- https://bc.211.ca/ a BC-based resource directory that lets people find resources (mental health or otherwise) that best meet their unique needs. You can access BC 211 through their website, or by calling 211 (no area code).
- https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/ Here to Help – a directory of mental health and substance use resources and information