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How We Got Here
Hosted by Kelly Madden and Kristen Harootunian · EN
How We Got Here gives individuals with lived experiences with mental illness and addiction a platform to share their journey and expertise. Each episode explores what it is like to live with mental illness, trauma, addiction, recovery, and much more. We feature a wide range of individuals and hope to create a space to spotlight these unique experiences. Join us as we figure out How We Got Here.
If you're interested in being a guest on the show, email us at TheHowWeGotHerePod@gmail.com
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02: Zane's Story
Oct 16, 202301:04:49Tap to summarizeEpisode 02: Zane’s Story Today, on the second episode of How We Got Here, Kristen and Kelly welcome colleague and friend Zane Landin. Zane recently graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations. He lives in Washington, D.C., working at the National Geographic Society as an Internal Communications Specialist. As someone incredibly involved and passionate about DEIA work, he is involved in all the inclusion networks. He serves as the Co-Chair for NGS’ “The 15%+,” the inclusion network advocating for apparent and non-apparent disabilities. He has served on over 20 youth boards and board of director roles. He is a dynamic, award-winning speaker and poet, writer, entrepreneur, and champion for mental health, disability, and DEIA in all areas of life. He has spoken at places like the White House and MTV for the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at a youth mental health panel, and on a local television appearance that aired on over 90 television stations nationwide. ✰Follow Zane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ ✰Follow Zane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/ ✰ Thanks for tuning in!✰ How We Got Here gives individuals with lived experiences with mental illness and addiction a platform to share their journey and expertise. Each episode explores what it is like to live with mental illness, trauma, addiction, recovery, and much more. We feature a wide range of individuals and hope to create a space to spotlight these unique experiences. As well as our own. Join us as we figure out How We Got Here. ✰ New Episodes are dropping this October on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, and wherever you listen to Podcasts. You can watch this week’s episode here: https://youtu.be/S5tNV7oXSIE?si=yB4mnIjWmpH3aDiu ✰ Follow us on IG @howwegothere_official Kristen @kristen.harootunian Kelly @kellybernadetteeee 988 has been designated as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 📞 You don't have to be in crisis to reach out; you might just be having a bad day. You can talk to a mental health professional 24/7, 365 days a year. And follow us here for the latest updates and episodes. If you’re interested in being a guest on the show, email us at TheHowWeGotHerePod@gmail.com
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01. But How Did We Get Here?
Sep 25, 202301:04:04Tap to summarize*Trigger Warning: Suicide and Suicidal Ideations* How did you get to where you are today? What is your story, and how does mental health play a role in that? Everyone has one, especially those in active recovery. Today, on the inaugural episode of How We Got Here, Kristen and Kelly share their stories of surviving suicide and how they got to where they are today. 1:00 - Who are we? Why are we starting a podcast? 6:03 - Reading recommendations of the week! 16:34 - Vulnerability in storytelling; how do we do it? 20:18 - September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month! 22:41 - Kristen's story 29:53 - Kelly shares her story on social media for the first time ever! 51:54 - We're all trying to flee from our feelings 53:48 - Navigating the world as a sober lady (Kristen) 59:20 - We love a mindfulness activity What we're reading: ✰ Kristen's Read: Agorafabulous!: Dispatches from My Bedroom by Sara Benincasa: https://www.amazon.com/Agorafabulous-Dispatches-Bedroom-Sara-Benincasa/dp/0062024426 ✰ Kelly's Read: An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison: https://www.amazon.com/Unquiet-Mind-Memoir-Moods-Madness/dp/0679763309/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DKBSJ8U2SQTY&keywords=an+unquiet+mind+by+kay+jamison&qid=1695305684&s=books&sprefix=an+unqui%2Cstripbooks%2C102&sr=1-1 How We Got Here gives individuals with lived experiences with mental illness and addiction a platform to share their journey and expertise. Each episode explores what it is like to live with mental illness, trauma, addiction, recovery, and much more. We feature a wide range of individuals and hope to create a space to spotlight these unique experiences. As well as our own. Join us as we figure out How We Got Here. ✰ New Episodes are dropped on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, and wherever you listen to Podcasts! You can watch this week's episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_B-kTMO3IA ✰ Follow us on IG @howwegothere_official ✰ Kristen @kristen.harootunian Kelly @kellybernadetteeee 988 has been designated as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 📞 You don't have to be in crisis to reach out; you might just be having a bad day. You can talk to a mental health professional 24/7, 365 days a year. And follow us here for the latest updates and episodes. If you're interested in being a guest on the show, email us at TheHowWeGotHerePod@gmail.com.
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