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Welcome to Getting Better: Stories of Mental Health. Licensed therapists Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi are here to talk about and destigmatize mental health. We know how frustrating, scary and hard it is to deal with mental health, and to openly speak about it is even tougher. On this podcast, we’re here to lift a little weight off of your shoulders and speak to special guests about their experiences with mental health. People like Rebel Wilson, Chris Bosh, Meghan Trainor, Ian Somerhalder, and more. Dealing with mental health is a long journey of acceptance. And we’ll be here with you along the way!

Getting Better: Stories of Mental Health

Welcome to Getting Better: Stories of Mental Health. Licensed therapists Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi are here to talk about and destigmatize mental health. We know how frustrating, scary and hard it is to deal with mental health, and to openly speak about it is even tougher. On this podcast, we’re here to lift a little weight off of your shoulders and speak to special guests about their experiences with mental health. People like Rebel Wilson, Chris Bosh, Meghan Trainor, Ian Somerhalder, and more. Dealing with mental health is a long journey of acceptance. And we’ll be here with you along the way!

In this episode, Jay Shetty shares how during his childhood years he was bullied for his weight, school ethic, ethnicity and not fitting in with his peers. Jay mentioned some ways he coped with this bullying, like journaling, listening to music, performing in theater and reaching out to a professional who can help! Jay also shares his experience as a monk and how he took those tools he learned from his practices and channeled it into the workplace to help others succeed. 

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain 
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik

Jay Shetty on His Story, Emotional Well-Being, & Mental Health

In this episode, Dominique Jackson reveals her challenging life journey and how it impacted who she is today. Dominique mentions the sexual abuse she endured when she lived in Trinidad & Tobago, and how she went from sex work and homelessness, to playing the iconic role of Elektra Abundance on the hit series, “Pose.” Dominique also sheds light on what it means to be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and hopes to help those listening find peace and confidence in who they truly are. 

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain 
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik

Dominique Jackson on LGBTQIA+ Rights

In this episode, Michelle Kwan drops by and shares her experience about mental health in the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Michelle mentions how her family was very reserved and never revealed their true feelings, whether it was financial stress or adoration. Michelle also expresses her immense support for all of the recent Olympians sharing their mental health struggles and dropping out when they needed to.

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain 
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik

Michelle Kwan on Mental Health, the AAPI Community, & Olympic Pressure

Justin Baldoni stops by to talk further about what it means to be a man and how masculinity can positively and negatively impact the world. Justin shares insightful thoughts on fatherhood, privilege, and traditional boy/girl behaviors. For instance, why do boys need to act one way and girls another? Justin shares that it’s ok to be confident in your vulnerability as a man and how we all need to be better human beings in general. 

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain 
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik

Justin Baldoni on Masculinity

In this episode, Cynthia Germanotta, president of Born This Way Foundation, which she co-founded with her daughter, Lady Gaga, opens up about what it was like to support her daughters and what inspired her life's work. She recalls how hearing the tragic and also remarkable stories of young people from all over the globe propelled her daughter to create Born This Way Foundation as a way to support the wellness of young people and work with them to create a kinder and braver world. Cynthia gives helpful tips to parents who want to help their children by validating their emotions and offering tangible resources.

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain 
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik

Cynthia Germanotta | Lady Gaga's Mother | on Kindness & Youth Mental Health

In this episode, Wilmer Valderrama opens up about his childhood growing up in Venezuela and Colombia and then immigrating to the United States when he was a teenager. He mentions that mental health was never a topic of discussion until recently for him. Wilmer also shares his respect and adoration for mothers and all that they’ve gone (and continue) to go through.

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain 
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik

Wilmer Valderrama on Immigration & Mental Health

In this episode, Rebel Wilson opens up about her recent “year of health” journey where she took time to focus on both her mental and physical health. Rebel mentions that she had an addiction. Similar to alcoholism, or drug addiction, Rebel turned towards emotional eating. Whether she was happy, stressed, bored, content, etc. Rebel proves first hand that in order to treat your body, you must start with your mind.

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Rebel Wilson on Emotional Eating & Mental Health

In this episode, Chris Bosh joins us to talk about how he overcame a life-changing injury and opens up about mental health in the NBA. Chris Bosh mentions how his basketball career ended due to a blood clot in his lung and how he had to grieve the loss of the reason he woke up every morning. Chris reveals helpful tips on how he takes care of his mental (and physical) health along with finding that one thing that makes you happy. 

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain 
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik

Chris Bosh on Anxiety & Becoming a Pro-Athlete

In this episode, Meghan Trainor opens up about motherhood and what it’s like living with panic disorder. She recalls her first-ever panic attack on live television, going into detail about all of her symptoms. Meghan mentions that once she went to a psychiatrist and started treating her disorder with medication and therapy, she felt like she was back to her normal self again. Meghan also reveals she stayed on her antidepressants during her pregnancy which helped her during and after the birth of her baby Riley. 

Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy

Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain 
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik

Getting Better: Stories of Mental Health

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