SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Roadtrip Nation, the award-winning educational non-profit and production studio, is set to premiere its newest two-episode series, “Where Wellbeing Grows,” on PBS stations nationwide and streaming this May 2026.
While Gen Z’s mental health is a constant headline, this series shifts the focus from the problem to the solution. Following three young adults—Anjali, Davida, and Raul—the series explores an equitable vision of wellbeing by spotlighting the innovative careers and community-driven pathways that support mental, physical, emotional, and social health.
Expanding the Definition of Care
Roadtrip Nation: Where Wellbeing Grows takes viewers on a journey across the U.S. to meet leaders who are redefining what it means to heal and thrive. From the digital landscape to the physical environment, the roadtrippers discover that supporting wellbeing isn’t limited to a doctor’s office.
“This series speaks directly to young adults who are passionate about their generation’s mental health,” says the Roadtrip Nation team. “We want to spotlight actionable ways leaders are showing up, speaking out, and sparking change for the better.”
Episode Breakdown
- Episode 1: Our Shared Healing The roadtrippers meet industry professionals who prove wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all. They explore careers in digital wellness, learn how professionals are servicing rural communities in need, and discover the importance of empathetic architectural design in creating healing spaces.
- Episode 2: Fostering Compassion The journey continues with a look at health equity at a community farm and a deep dive into spiritual wellbeing through cultural connection and heritage. The roadtrippers also get hands-on with adaptive equipment designed to make the outdoors accessible for everyone, proving that public service and community care take many forms.
Redefining the Future of Health
Through art therapy, nonprofit work, and community activism, Roadtrip Nation: Where Wellbeing Grows highlights a diverse set of pathways for anyone looking to build a career with purpose. It is an invitation to explore exciting career possibilities that are creating a more equitable vision of wellbeing for us all.
The Roadtrippers
- Anjali (she/her): A student-athlete survivor of traumatic brain injury and cyberbullying, Anjali is an incoming Stanford freshman dedicated to mental health education and crisis response. Through her work with Morgan’s Message and the National Student Council, she aims to bridge neuroscience and public health policy to improve youth wellness.
- Davida (she/her): The daughter of Ghanaian immigrants, Davida explores the intersection of movement and mental health as a dance teacher. A University of Scranton graduate and founder of the digital community Eve’s Corner, she is now pursuing law school to specialize in social media law and digital wellness for younger generations.
- Raul (he/him): A pre-med student at USC and a leader within the Half Moon Bay Latino community, Raul serves on the board of Ayudando Latinos a Soñar (ALAS). He is passionate about combining medicine with social change, focusing on how cultural connection and legislative advocacy can advance health equity and community wellness.
Broadcast & Streaming Details
Roadtrip Nation is made available to public television by KQED Presents, the national distribution service of San Francisco-based public media station KQED.
- National Airing: Starting May 1, 2026 (check local listings)
- Streaming: Available on the PBS App and PBS.org
- KQED 9 (Local): Airing Friday, May 1 and Friday, May 8 at 8:00 PM
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