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Hope Starts With Us

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by National Alliance on Mental Illness

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107 episodes
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<div>On this podcast, Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you.</div>

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Episode thumbnail for Navigating Mental Health Systems as Caregivers Featuring Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon and Christopher Hampton

July 8, 2026

Navigating Mental Health Systems as Caregivers Featuring Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon and Christopher Hampton

This episode highlights mental health systems and caregiving for loved ones with mental health conditions. As NAMI recognizes Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon and Christopher Hampton join NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. to discuss the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine and Crisis Can’t Wait materials, as well as exploring advice about navigating mental health care systems. Mental health care isn't one-size-fits-all. NAMI...

Episode thumbnail for Beyond the Label: Living With Schizophrenia Featuring Kody Green

June 24, 2026

Beyond the Label: Living With Schizophrenia Featuring Kody Green

Kody Green joins “Hope Starts With Us” to share his story of living with schizophrenia. From diagnosis to incarceration to his thriving present-day life, this episode will explore the impact of Kody’s experiences on how he has evolved over the years. As a content creator with a following of two million across platforms, Kody’s story resonates with so many who want to feel community with someone who lives with mental illness and learn more about what it’s like to navigate schizophrenia. ...

Episode thumbnail for Building a Welcoming, Loving World Featuring Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Taylor Locke, and Hannah Wesolowski

June 10, 2026

Building a Welcoming, Loving World Featuring Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Taylor Locke, and Hannah Wesolowski

In honor of Pride Month, this episode explores mental health for LGBTQ+ young people. NAMI’s Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski is joined by Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen (The Trevor Project) and Taylor Locke (NAMI Next Gen, NAMI New York State). Together, the trio discusses recent research from The Trevor Project about mental health among LGBTQ+ youth, the importance of supportive adults for LGBTQ+ young people, how communities can reduce the risk of suicide for young queer people, and more.&n...

107 total episodes available with 13 transcripts

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What is Hope Starts With Us?
<div>On this podcast, Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you.</div>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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