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.
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💙
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👀
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!
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🧘🏼♀️
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.
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):
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
LGBTQ Youth Support from The Trevor Project - 866-488-7386
Find a Therapist: Psychology Today
Betterhelp: Find an online therapist!
The Center for Anxiety and OCD - https://www.caocd.com
American Psychological Association - https://www.apa.org/
Anxiety and Depression Association of America - https://adaa.org/
BetterHelp - https://www.betterhelp.com/
Your organization's Employee Assistance Program
...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.
Collecting Courage by Nneka Allen (shout out to WAFG family friends and contributors: Kishshana Palmer, Christal Cherry, and Birgit Burton❤️)
Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry by Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M Karle
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help you Deserve by Dr. Rheeda Walker
Get a GRIPP - Combating Burnout (Eleanor Wells and Ashley Cauley)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Color Me Calm (coloring book!)
Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity by Justin Baldoni
Heavy: An American Memoir By Kiese Laymon
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess By Dr. Caroline Leaf (<-communication pathologist🤩)
Stronger Than Stigma, A Call To Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration - Ian Adair
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff
Research.
Some articles to help you explore the topic of women making an impact in philanthropy more deeply
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2021 - The Trevor Project
A Top Priority: Employee Mental Health & Well-being During and Beyond COVID-19 (Center for Workplace Mental Health)
Center for Workplace Mental Health: Employer Resources
Returning to the Workplace - Supporting Employees Through the Transition (Center for Workplace Mental Health)
Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace - The Time is Now for Nonprofits - Ian Adair
The Skimm Mental Health: What to Know
The Skimm - 17 Books to Read if Your Group Chat Can’t Stop Talking about Mental Health
theSkimm on Therapy And If It's Right For You
Your home and your wellbeing: how to achieve a work-life balance while working from home - Compare the Market
Give Back.
A few amazing nonprofit missions to explore and connect with