Andrea Sonnenberg, an attorney with experience in corporate, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, is Co-Founder and Board Chair of Wise Readers to Leaders, a literacy program for underserved Los Angeles students. She has served on the boards of USC Hillel and the Jewish Community Foundation, advocating for education and community impact.

After losing her son to psychiatric drug interactions, Andrea became a passionate mental health advocate, using public speaking, writing, lobbying, and curriculum creation to drive change. She produced Getting Thru, founded the Bradley Sonnenberg Wellness Initiative at USC, and works with academic institutions to integrate mental health education.

Andrea launched the LA Youth Mental Health Coalition and spearheaded LA Youth Mental Wellness Day. A certified Narrative Medicine practitioner, she incorporates storytelling into mental health education. In her spare time, she sings to honor her son Bradley’s legacy.

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What an incredible conversation with Andrea Sonnenberg on the show! This is an episode you will WANT to tune into!

In this raw and inspiring discussion, Andrea and I dive deep into the critical topic of mental health, focusing on the experiences of young people. Andrea shares her personal journey of loss and healing, revealing how community support and resilience can truly change lives.

We also tackle the pressing impact of social media on mental health and why it's time to treat mental well-being with the same seriousness as physical health. This is a call to action for more awareness, advocacy, and better resources for mental health care.

And most importantly, we end with a message of hope—there is always a way forward, no matter the obstacles. Healing is possible, and you are never alone in your struggles.

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Key Takeaways:

🔹 Listening to young voices creates deeper understanding and support
🔹 Sharing personal stories helps break down the stigma around mental health
🔹 No matter the struggles, there’s always hope for recovery and growth

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Links & Resources:
FREE PDF: Going Deeper
www.andreasonnenberg.com
www.layouthwellness.org
@andreasonnenberg

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E23: Transforming Pain into Purpose with Andrea Sonnenberg