This episode is with Chris Smith a social worker and performer working in the entertainment industry. He shares his wonderful winding path to his current passions and his involvement in the entertainment industry. We talk all about mental health and the work that Chris is involved in regarding mental health and social work within the actors fund and looking ahead. Given the conversation and timing of the impacts of COVID-19 you can certainly find some great insight into handling challenges, however if these topics trigger your own mental health please feel free to skip this episode.

In addition to all of Chris’s work he is writing a book and has some great advice on keeping on a mentally strong path. More details to come on that however for more details on Chris and the other topics of this episode check out the links!

Links

www.actorsfund.org

www.lookingaheadca.org

Other Links

• http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Bet.shtml
• https://davidgoggins.com/book/
• https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/adambvary/how-hollywood-failed-brad-renfro

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