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hi-ya good friend,

It’s Mental Health Week presented by Instil on the We Are For Good Podcast, and we’re so glad you’re here.

This week you’ll hear personal stories, actionable counsel of how to navigate burnout, explore paths to healing - and discover some meaningful missions that we hope provide you HOPE in whatever struggle you or a colleague or loved one is facing.

Dive into the week’s lineup of episodes below - and please don’t miss the resources available here and elsewhere. You are not alone.

Mental Health Survey

If you’re someone who works in the impact space, we’d love your feedback. Whether it's a nonprofit, NGO, community organization, tech company, cause-related PR firm or a social enterprise, we need your voice. Fill out our quick mental health survey, so we can get a baseline reading on how you’re doing today in this work - however it looks to you. Let’s arm ourselves with knowledge + community to move the needle toward healing. Your lived experience is vital to getting there. Thanks for bravely responding and for leaning into community healing. We’re always rooting for the healthiest version of you here, friend 🫶

Your individual responses are anonymous and confidential.

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Special Episode: A Guided Medication for Social Impact Leaders

Come rest here. 🫶

Tune in for a special Mental Health Week Episode: A Guided Meditation for Social Impact Leaders with Jennifer Mulholland, co-leader of Plenty. She’s a strategist, alchemist and executive coach dedicated to raising the consciousness of people on the planet. She is a certified Reiki and Theta healer trained in shamanic and energy medicine. She has a B.S. degree from the University of Utah in Exercise and Sports Science, Psychology and Coaching. In this meditation, she guides listeners through a series of grounding exercises, helping them release unwanted energy and ground themselves. Don't miss out on this chance to recharge and elevate your impact.

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Monday, October 9

Journey to Self-Care: Embracing Ease and Abundance

Jennifer Mulholland + Jeff Shuck, Plenty
Meet Jennifer and Jeff. They’re the co-leaders of Plenty, where they help leaders leave behind the mindset of scarcity and develop a mindset of abundance to create fulfillment, impact and profit. This conversation is a challenge for all of us to embrace abundance. Jennifer and Jeff invite us to recognize that we are enough right now, with enough to go around. Plus, they’re sharing their insights on leadership exploring the importance of self-awareness, alignment and intentionality. If you feel stuck in a mindset of scarcity, this episode is for you💙

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Tuesday, October 10

Navigating Burnout:
Strategies to Break the Cycle

Diaris Alexander, Inwellth

Meet Diaris. As the Founder of Inwellth, she supports mission-driven high achievers in achieving more nourishing habits so that they can sustainably lead their lives with more passion, purpose and impact. Burnout is a pervasive issue affecting individuals across various sectors, especially those in high-stress, mission-driven roles. Diaris is sharing strategies for breaking the burnout cycle advocating instead for transparency and the creation of fairer, healthier work environments. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion👀 

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Wednesday, October 11

The Perfection Trap:
The Power of Good Enough

Thomas Curran, Ph.D.
Professor, Bestselling Author

Meet Thomas. He’s the world’s leading expert on perfectionism 😮‍ and the author of “The Perfection Trap” which was published this year 📖 His TED talk, “Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse” has 3+ million views and his research has been featured in a wide range of media, including the Harvard Business Review, CNN, New Scientist and The Guardian. He’s also the Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He’s sharing his research and leaving us with strategies and hope too. This episode is a beacon of light🕯️for anyone battling the relentless pressure of perfectionism. Don’t miss it!

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Thursday, October 12

Chasing the Balance of Family, Work + Mental Health

Brieanna Lightfoot
Owner, Brands by Brie

Meet Brie. She’s a nonprofit founder, business owner, productivity coach and systems strategist, who loves helping women, especially fellow moms gain clarity and confidence. After leaving the workforce in 2018 to become a stay-at-home mom, she now helps women build businesses while raising their children. She's especially passionate about helping people create a life they love without burning out in the process. We’re exploring what it means to be a mom working in our sector, the importance of self-care and community care and how to step into zones of focus. Join us as we shed light on the danger of self-sacrifice and gain tools that will get us closer to balance🧘🏼‍♀️

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Friday, October 13

A Mental Health Mission + Creating Systems Change

Haylin Dennison, LCSW, Spill the Tea

Meet Haylin. She’s a licensed clinical social worker, mental health activist and systems expert with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and inner self-work. After completing her graduate program in LA, Haylin moved back to Hawaii with a mission to improve mental health access and treatment in her hometown 🌺 There she founded Spill The Tea Cafe, an inclusive mental health clinic focused on adolescents that helps them build the skills and resilience they need to thrive and reach their full potential 🌱 We’re diving into how reality of mental health in our sector and the necessary systemic changes needed. Tune in to see how you can break down barriers and make mental health a priority, together.

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Explore Past Mental Health Week Episodes

Mental Health ICYMT (In Case You Missed Them!)

The greatest gift since launching our podcast in August 2020 is all the new friends we have made. We have met some powerhouse humans talking about mental health throughout our seasons.

In case you missed them, here’s a roundup of some of the most popular episodes!

 
 

Resources to Help You Dig Deeper

Connecting you with Mental Health Experts & Resources

The following list is certainly not exhaustive, but our hope was to create a starting place. Have suggestions of additional resources? Email us and let us know. Thank you!

Need Help?.

Never be afraid to reach out for help when it comes to your mental health. Here are some resources you can turn to (and three good friends who care about you):

...and if you’re looking for community… you have US!! ❤️ Your We Are For Good Family is here for you. You’re welcome to reach out to us directly at hello@weareforgood.com or join our free Community or reach out to us on social in our DMs. We want to hear from you. You are not alone in this. We’ve got you. - Jon, Becky, Julie👊

 

Read.

Expect reads that will challenge you, inspire you, equip you with tools and knowledge to empower you, and remind you - you are not alone.

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