About this episode

The episode features a conversation about supporting mental health with Justin Goodman, focusing on practical ways to help others.

Send us Fan Mail 55% of adults are struggling and not receiving treatment, and the scariest part is how easy it is to miss the moment when someone needed us to lean in. I’m joined by Justin Goodman, an insurance industry leader and mental health advocate, for a grounded conversation about what it really takes to support people without pretending we’re clinicians or having the perfect words ready. He shares the personal turning point that pushed him into this work, including chronic pain, addi...

People in this episode

Host: Gary L. Wise

Guest: Justin Goodman

Topics covered

• mental health
• support
• insurance
• chronic pain
• advocacy

Keywords

• mental health
• support
• advocacy
• chronic pain
• insurance

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