Hope Starts With Us

Apr 17 2024 8
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On this podcast, Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you.

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Stress Awareness Month – Episode 43

Apr 17 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks to mental health advocate and Peloton instructor, Jon Hosking. They will discuss the barriers for men seeking mental health care, stress awareness and the intersection of mental health and physical health.You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

Collaborating for Justice and Mental Health – Episode 42

Apr 03 2024 38 mins  
In March NAMI recognized National Criminal Justice Month, and guest host Hannah Wesolowski, NAMI’s Chief Advocacy Officer, sat down to chat with Bureau of Justice Assistance Director Karhlton Moore about criminal justice and mental health. Tune in to hear about how the Bureau of Justice Assistance is supporting innovation in communities across the country through collaboration be

Living With Bipolar Disorder – Episode 41

Mar 20 2024 56 mins  
March 30 is World Bipolar Day, and NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is chatting with speaker Gabe Howard, who hosts the podcasts “Inside Mental Health” and “Inside Bipolar,” about living a full life with bipolar disorder. Tune in to hear about Gabe’s firsthand experience living with bipolar disorder, and how he has worked to reduce mental health stigma. We’ll also touch

Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum – Episode 40

Feb 21 2024 41 mins  
During Black History Month, guest host and manager of HBCU engagement Juno Pitchford speaks with award-winning author Antonia Hylton about her newly released book, "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum." Tune in to hear more about the legacy of slavery and segregation in mental health care, and what possibilities for change and healing can look like.You can fin

Racism as an Adverse Childhood Experience – Episode 39

Feb 07 2024 69 mins  
For the first episode of Black History Month, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with Dr. Mikah Owen and Dr. Roy Wade Jr. about the long-term mental and physical health effects of racism and adverse childhood experiences, and what we can do on an individual and societal level to address the symptoms and causes of these toxic stressors. Tune in to hear about real life examples,

Pressure, Professional Football and Pivoting – Episode 38

Jan 24 2024 63 mins  
As we gear up for the superbowl, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with former NFL players Rob Robertson and Devin Funchess about their personal journeys with mental health, the pressures of professional sports and life after football. You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

Manifesting Healing in 2024 – Episode 37

Jan 10 2024 48 mins  
On this first episode of the year, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with international motivational speaker, certified life coach and best selling author Steven Anthony King about how we can harness the power of purpose, positivity and perseverance to manifest healing in 2024.You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

Help During the Holidays: NAMI Helpline 101 – Episode 36

Dec 13 2023 20 mins  
During the holiday season, which can bring up a variety of emotions for many, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with NAMI’s National Director of HelpLine Services Dawn Brown about how people can find help and hope through the resources on NAMI's free National HelpLine.You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

Schizophrenia and Coping With Comedy – Episode 35

Nov 29 2023 29 mins  
Tune in to hear NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speak with social media influencer and mental health advocate Kody Green about his experience with schizophrenia and how comedy can help spread awareness and people cope.You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

MENtal Health and Music – Episode 34

Nov 15 2023 53 mins  
During “Movember” (Men’s Health Awareness Month), NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with singer, dancer and actor Drew Lachey (98 Degrees) and musician Chris Bullard (CEO of Sound Mind Live) about men’s mental health and the powerful effects music can have on well-being.You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.