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Hope Starts With Us

Hope Starts With Us

National Alliance on Mental Illness

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.
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In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with actor and advocate Jamie Gray Hyder and NAMI ambassador Elise Banks about gender and mental health in honor of International Women’s Day. Tune in to hear about unique challenges women face, how we can support teenage girls, and more.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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Hope Starts With Us - PTSD & Sexual Assault – Episode 18
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04/05/23 • 49 min

In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with professional basketball player Imani McGee Stafford and NAMI senior manager of corporate communications April Cisneros about Sexual Assault, Awareness and Prevention Month. Tune in to learn about Imani and April’s stories, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and how we can support people who experience sexual violence.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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Hope Starts With Us - More Than Enough – Episode 20
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05/03/23 • 46 min

In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with Mayan Lopez about NAMI’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Month, “More Than Enough,” and how she is using her show “Lopez vs. Lopez” to combat stigma and have important conversations about mental health in Latinx communities and across generations.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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As we look ahead to the TCS New York City Marathon, we are in awe of the athletes that have trained so hard and are about to take on the grueling 26.2 mile course through the five boroughs of New York. In this episode we will talk to Race Director Ted Metellus, who has made history as the first Black race director of an Abbott World Marathon Major, and we will explore how he is working to bring fitness and running to the Black community. We’ll also speak to Jeffrey McEachern, a Peloton Tread instructor, mental health advocate, and marathon runner, who is bringing awareness and raising funds for important organizations serving marginalized communities – and is about to take on his second New York City Marathon. We will discuss how running has changed our guests’ mental health and their lives.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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Hope Starts With Us - Stress Awareness Month – Episode 43
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04/17/24 • 24 min

In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks to mental health advocate and Peloton instructor, Jon Hosking. They will discuss the barriers for men seeking mental health care, stress awareness and the intersection of mental health and physical health.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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Hope Starts With Us - Life After Suicide – Episode 4
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09/07/22 • 29 min

In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with April Simpkins about their shared experience of losing a family member to suicide. They talk about what life is like after losing a loved one to suicide, what resources are available to cope, and how to keep holding on to hope.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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Hope Starts With Us - Co-Occurring Substance Use - Episode 5
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09/21/22 • 26 min

In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. highlights National Recovery Month and Hispanic Heritage Month by speaking with Odette Cressler about her experience living with depression and recovering from an eating disorder and alcohol use as a member of the Latinx community.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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Hope Starts With Us - Get The Facts Straight On 988 – Episode 2
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08/10/22 • 31 min

In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with NAMI Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski about how 988 came to be, the work that still needs to be done to build out a system that can support 988, and misinformation spreading online about 988. Listen in to get the facts straight and help spread awareness in your communities.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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Hope Starts With Us - Manifesting Healing in 2024 – Episode 37
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01/10/24 • 48 min

On this first episode of the year, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with international motivational speaker, certified life coach and best selling author Steven Anthony King about how we can harness the power of purpose, positivity and perseverance to manifest healing in 2024.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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Hope Starts With Us - Maternal Mental Health & Bipolar Disorder – Episode 23
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06/14/23 • 27 min

In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with actor, mental health advocate and NAMI Ambassador Alessandra Torresani about her journey with maternal mental health and bipolar disorder. Tune in to hear more about Alessandra’s journey balancing self-care with motherhood, decisions about medication during pregnancy, and living with a mental health diagnosis and stigma.

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Hope Starts With Us have?

Hope Starts With Us currently has 59 episodes available.

What topics does Hope Starts With Us cover?

The podcast is about Suicide, Health & Fitness, Crisis, Mental Health, Help, Podcasts and Hope.

What is the most popular episode on Hope Starts With Us?

The episode title 'Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Episode 32' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hope Starts With Us?

The average episode length on Hope Starts With Us is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hope Starts With Us released?

Episodes of Hope Starts With Us are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Hope Starts With Us?

The first episode of Hope Starts With Us was released on Jul 27, 2022.

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