Jason Wright, a 38-year-old peer specialist, opens up about:Thriving because of his mental health challengesReframing his diagnoses as just "stuff," no different from anyone else's baggageStriving to beat the stereotypes and be on par with his

Learning to Thrive After Trauma (Ahmad's Story)

Mar 19th, 2019 55m 10s

Ahmad Abojaradeh, the founder of the nonprofit Life in My Days, gets vulnerable about:Growing up as an international refugeeLacking stability as a child and fearing deportation as an adultFighting through body dysmorphic disorder, PTSD, and sui

Learning to Be the Hero of Your Own Fairy Tale (Danielle's Story)

Mar 12th, 2019 34m 38s

Danielle Helena, a 31-year-old singer-songwriter, opens up about:Struggling to both tackle her to do list and sleepChanneling her anxiety and fear into purpose Supporting herself via creative work in New York (and all the grit, tenacity, and co

Learning to Tackle the World as a Trans Woman (Tera's Story)

Mar 4th, 2019 40m 41s

Tera, a 33-year-old software engineer, opens up about:Her journey of self-discovery as a trans womanHow her experiences negatively impacted her mental health and, as a positive, enabled her to label her feelings How she navigates both acceptanc

Learning to Nurture Your Hurt into Creativity and Love (Joel's Story)

Feb 25th, 2019 42m 51s

Joel, a 36-year-old father and storyteller, opens up about:Struggling with finances, stereotypes, and violence as a kid in the BronxDiscerning between an explanation and an excuse, and how that applies to mental health and racismFinding refuge

Learning to March Forward in Spite of Fear (Michelle's Story)

Feb 11th, 2019 41m 42s

Michelle, a 38-year-old teacher and improviser, opens up about:Jumping through hoops to bring others joy, and how that impacts her mental healthStruggling with depression and ADD, and how overwhelming "simple things" like showering and time man

Learning to Find Confidence and Joy in Your Choices (Ricky's Story)

Feb 4th, 2019 40m 2s

Ricky, a 39-year-old public librarian, opens up about:Struggling to form relationships, knowing it could end in hurtWrestling with what could've been and wondering if he chose correctly Finding joy in competitive ScrabbleRicky also shares his j

Learning to Write Your Way into Mental Health Clarity (Kelly's Story)

Jan 29th, 2019 44m 59s

Kelly Jensen, a 34-year-old editor and author of mental health books for young readers, opens up about:Her grief over the time she lost feeling miserable and scaredHow feminism triggers her imposter syndrome The surprising toll of writing and e

Learning to Fail in the Right Direction (Brandon's Story)

Jan 21st, 2019 46m 31s

Brandon J. Carr, a 39-year-old creative and government consultant, opens up about:How he pivoted after failing out of collegeGrappling with perfectionism and expectations, and grasping that done is better than perfectFeeling like he wasted year

Learning to Pursue Your Goals Through Your Darkest Moments (Alex's Story)

Jan 14th, 2019 46m 5s

Alex Katz, a 26-year-old American Ninja Warrior coach and director of Neighborhood Ninjas, gets vulnerable about:Growing up with abusive parents and not feeling understood, liked, or lovedStruggling with hunger and homelessness in collegeWhy sh

Learning to Tame Your Escapist Mentality and Stay (Matt's Story)

Jan 7th, 2019 43m 35s

Matt Silver, a 30-year-old doer of everything, opens up about:Feeling like an outsider and worrying that if he isn't busy, he isn't neededJam-packing his schedule as a way to combat his depressionStruggling between pursuing his creative passion

Learning to Connect With Yourself and Your Community (Jillian's Story)

Dec 17th, 2018 38m 46s

Jillian Richardson, the 20-something founder of The Joy List, opens up about:Struggling with anorexia as a teenWrestling with unhappiness despite looking and acting how society says she shouldFeeling scared and deeply uncomfortable when she's s

Learning to Love the Gremlins on Your Shoulder (Alex's Story)

Dec 11th, 2018 39m 14s

Alex Stoltze, a 27-year-old industrial designer, opens up about:Feeling like he'll always be second placeAnxiety and his first panic attackStruggling to answer, "what makes me happy" when he seeks external validationHow his hardships have posit

Learning to Step Into Yourself, Even When It Means Stepping Away From What You've Known (Sarah's Story)

Dec 4th, 2018 42m 23s

Sarah Leary, a 27-year-old account manager at a software company, opens up about:Her journey away from religion and how that equipped her to connect more with herself and the worldBeing called "Miss Perfect" and feeling like a failure when she

Learning to Find Yourself and Your People (Max's Story)

Nov 27th, 2018 42m 15s

Max Kreisky, a 29-year-old teacher, comedian, writer, and podcaster, opens up about:Being on the autism spectrum and struggling to connect Finding his place in society after wrestling with bullies, anxiety, and depressionHis teacher banning hi

Learning to Persevere Through the Unknown and Find Your Passion (Meg's Story)

Nov 19th, 2018 31m 2s

Meg, a 24-year-old editor, opens up about:The romanticism of being busy and neglecting sleepFloundering to find a home for creativity in a rigid school or work environmentThe horror of thinking, "Am I still an artist if I'm not actively creatin

Learning to Navigate the Real World With a Creative Mind (Evan's Story)

Nov 13th, 2018 39m 55s

Evan, a 33-year-old filmmaker, opens up about:Being called a "lost cause" by his teacherFeeling heartbroken on ChristmasStruggling with perfectionism and creative projectsHow it feels to hear, "I’m so ADD" from someone who doesn't have ADDAs a

Learning to Fight Depression and Celebrate the Little Things (Abby's Story)

Nov 6th, 2018 42m 7s

Abby Evans, a 32-year-old who works in marketing, opens up about:Her lifelong journey with depression that started in elementary schoolFeeling like an imposter when she's happyStruggling to relax in a world that says, "go, go, go"Learning to ca

Learning to Trust Your Vulnerability and Communicate (Jed's Story)

Oct 29th, 2018 34m 46s

Jed, a 27-year-old software engineer, opens up about:Both of his coming outs -- first as someone who isn't straight, and then, years later, as someone who struggles with his mental healthFeeling behind socially (and other side effects of being

Learning to Get Out of Your Own Way and Focus (Sarah's Story)

Oct 22nd, 2018 41m 7s

Sarah Lento, a 25-year-old comedian who also works with people with autism, opens up about:Struggling between fitting in and pleasing her family, and standing out and being herselfAnxiety and the joy of overthinking (what DO you do with your ha

Learning to Stand Up for Yourself and Forgive (Dana's Story)

Oct 15th, 2018 46m 31s

Dana, a 40-year-old comedian, gets vulnerable about:Growing up in a poor, single-parent home with abuse, alcohol, and drugs (and as an adult, forgiving his family)Wrestling with social anxiety and a fear of everything from natural disasters to

Learning to Be Vulnerable and Love Your Imperfections (Ashley's Story)

Oct 8th, 2018 44m 40s

Ashley, the 20-something founder of Skip the Small Talk, opens up about:Dealing with superficialityStruggling with imposter syndrome, even when you're objectively successfulDitching the pressure to be perfect and tackle everything aloneRecogniz

Learning to Choose Happiness Over Fear of Failure (Tim's Story)

Oct 1st, 2018 44m 40s

Tim, a 30-year-old tech director and improviser, opens up about:Fighting regret in a comparison-fueled worldNot living up to society's expectations (and being okay with it)Learning to break the big, scary goals down into manageable bitesRefusin

Learning to Accept and Love Yourself (Emmy's Story)

Oct 1st, 2018 46m 3s

Emmy, a 36-year-old writer, comedian, and manager at a tech company, opens up about:Feelings of shame with food, body image, and society's idea of who she isStruggling with bullies as an 8-year-old Growing up with depression, anxiety, and other

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