Episode 229: Celebrities Using Their Platforms to Support Mental Health

About this episode

This episode features stories of celebrities supporting mental health, historical labor movements, and a mother's tribute through running.

Episode 229 is full of inspiration. We have the story of Sara Chapman and the Match Girl Strike which changed the world for workers. Then we have a smattering of celebs who are using their platforms to promote mental health and help eliminate the stigma of seeking help from mental health conditions. Finally, the bittersweet story of a mom who keeps running in memory of her daughter and is helping others along the way. There is a lot of inspiration to be found in this episode. #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

People in this episode

Host: Teresa Wymetalek

Topics covered

• mental health
• celebrities
• inspiration
• stigma
• running
• memory

Keywords

• mental health
• celebrities
• inspiration
• Match Girl Strike
• running
• stigma
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Match Girl Strike, WeStandWithUkraine

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