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 • 67 episodes
Hope Starts With Us
Latest Episodes
10 Years of Stepping Up With the National Association of Counties Featuring Matthew D. Chase
As part of National Criminal Justice Month, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is joined by Matthew D. Chase, CEO/Executive Director of the National Association of Counties (NACo). As long-time friends and coll...
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Episode 67
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46:59
Honoring Women in Mental Health Featuring Jamie Gray Hyder, Alessandra Torresani, and DeWanda Wise
NAMI was founded by families coming together in an alliance to advocate for mental health care and an end to discrimination against mental illness. While many family members were part of our founding, it was largely women leading at the helm. I...
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Episode 66
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39:37
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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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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Episode 63
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