Hope Starts With Us
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 65 episodes
Hope Starts With Us
Latest Episodes
What Employees Need for Their Mental Health Featuring Darcy Gruttadaro and Brit Wanstrath
NAMI released our second poll about workplace mental health on February 27. The poll was conducted in partnership with Ipsos and highlights key findings for employees’ mental health at work. NAMI’s Chief Innovation Officer Darcy Gruttadaro serv...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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25:27
Understanding Lived Experience With Eating Disorders Featuring Johanna Kandel and Alexandra Miles
As part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is joined by Johanna Kandel (National Alliance for Eating Disorders) and Alexandra Miles (Project Blackbird). Together, they discuss stigma facing those living with eat...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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45:25
How To Care for Neighbors After Traumatic Events Featuring Erin Raftery Ryan and Dr. Shauna "Doc" Springer
In the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025, many of us have questions about how we can best support those who have lost their homes, their memories, and their places in the world. This episode of “Hope Starts With Us” feature...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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44:32
Ensuring Mental Health Access for All Featuring Darcy Gruttadaro and Stephanie Robertson
In this episode, guest host Darcy Gruttadaro is joined by NAMI’s new Mental Health Equity Director, Stephanie Robertson. During their discussion, listeners will learn about the Community Health Equity Alliance (...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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36:43
Respect for Lived Experience With Schizophrenia and Psychosis Featuring Dr. Ken Duckworth
In 2023, NAMI produced the Schizophrenia and Psychosis Lexicon Guide. In this episode, NAMI CEO Dan Gillison, Jr. is joined by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth to explore why the language we use to talk about schizophrenia and psychosis ...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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26:18
