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Anthony ErvinBiracial gold medal winning Olympic swimmerAnthony Ervin is a four-time Olympic medalist, claiming the title of fastest person on the planet both in 2000, as…
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Brittany Packnett CunninghamHarvard Fellow, MSNBC commentator, and author of forthcoming “We Are Like Those Who Dream: Black Women Speak”Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, writer, and leader at the intersection of culture and justice. She is an…
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Gabi MoskowitzFood Blogger, “Broke Ass Gourmet”Gabi Moskowitz is the editor-in-chief of the nationally-acclaimed budget cooking blog BrokeAss Gourmet, author of The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook (Egg &…
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Heather Matarazzo“The Princess Diaries” co-star and Mental Health activistHeather Matarazzo has over two decades of award-winning and critically acclaimed performances in both major studio film as well as…
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Jamie TworkowskiFounder, To Write Love On Her Arms and Author of “If You Feel Too Much”Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms and the New York Times bestselling author of If…
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Jamilah LemieuxIntersectional Feminist, Writer and Cultural CriticA renowned cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender and sexuality, Jamilah Lemieux is a…
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Jan BrobergSubject of Netflix documentary “Abducted in Plain Sight”Jan Broberg is an actress, singer and dancer who has appeared in more than two dozen feature films, numerous television…
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Jeffrey MarshNonbinary, genderfluid author of “How To Be You”.As a pundit for cable news, Jeffrey Marsh was the first openly nonbinary activist to appear on national television. Jeffrey…
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John MoeAuthor and Host of “The Hilarious World of Depression”John Moe is the author of the acclaimed memoir, “The Hilarious World of Depression,” the host and creator of the…
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Kaitlin SandenoOlympic Gold Medalist and General Manager of DC TridentKaitlin Sandeno is General Manager of The International Swimming League’s DC Trident, making her one of the first women in…
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Kevin LymanVans Warped Tour, FEND movementKevin Lyman has shaped youth culture for over 35 years with his award-winning expertise in the music and entertainment industry…
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Kristina WongComedian and Political Performance ArtistKristina Wong was featured in The New York Times’ Off Color series “highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart…
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Lux AlptraumAuthor, “Faking It: The Lies Women Tell About Sex – And The Truths They Reveal”Lux Alptraum is a writer, producer, and consultant whose smart commentary has been featured in publications including The New York Times, New…
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Madison YoungFilmmaker and Sex Expert for ParentsMadison Young is a performance artist, author, feminist filmmaker and sex educator. Young speaks frequently on the topics of feminism,…
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Megan StielstraAuthor, “The Wrong Way To Save Your Life”Megan Stielstra is a writer, educator, and live storyteller in Chicago. She is the author of three collections of narrative…
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Melissa DahlAuthor of “Cringeworthy”Melissa Dahl is the author of Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, published by Portfolio/Penguin Random House. Also, she has a…
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Michael ArceneauxAuthor of “I Don’t Want To Die Poor” and “I Can’t Date Jesus”Michael Arceneaux is the New York Times bestselling author of the 2018 memoir I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other…
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Mykki BlancoTransgender Activist, Rapper, and Performance ArtistA fearless artist at his challenging yet melodic best, Mykki Blanco released his long-awaited debut, full-length album Mykki (produced by Woodkid and…
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Nitika ChopraLearning How to Thrive with Chronic IllnessWhile Nitika’s career started over 10 years ago as the founder of a popular online magazine, the host of her…
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Parker MolloySenior Editor at Media Matters for America and UpworthyParker Molloy is a writer whose work has appeared in places like The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, VICE, and The…
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Sally KohnAuthor, “The Opposite of Hate”Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. A frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC and Fox…
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Sara BenincasaMental Health Writer and Author of “Agorafabulous” and “Real Artists Have Day Jobs”Sara Benincasa is the host of the stress relief podcast “Well, This Isn’t Normal”. She’s also a comedian, actress, and the author of “Real…
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Taraji P. HensonAward winning actress is working for mental health awareness and peace of mind for all.Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning actor, writer, and producer Taraji P. Henson quickly rose to fame after her…
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Zach BarackFirst Transgender Actor in the Marvel universeZach Barack is a young transgender actor and musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago. In Summer 2019, Zach made…
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Zoey LunaTrans Latinx Actress seen in recent remake of “The Craft”Zoey Luna is a pioneering transgender youth activist turned actress from Los Angeles.
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Why Taraji P. Henson is trying to shed light on the mental health crisis among Black youthThe need for culturally competent mental health care.
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Taraji P. Henson On How Finding The Right Therapist Changed Her LifeHenson herself has long been open about living with anxiety and depression, and doesn’t hesitate to share her own experiences with her guests.
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Nine months after getting laid off, John Moe finds a new home for conversations about mental healthFormer American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio host John Moe is back with a new podcast, Depresh Mode, after his previous show was canceled amid layoffs over the summer.
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After APM layoff, St. Paul’s John Moe launches new mental health podcast ‘Depresh Mode’St. Paul radio personality and author John Moe has a new podcast, “Depresh Mode with John Moe,” which examines mental health issues through a comic lens.
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Taraji P. Henson Reveals What Surprised Her Most Working on ‘Peace of Mind’“Extra’s” Cheslie Kryst spoke with Taraji P. Henson and her best friend Tracie Jade Jenkins as they promoted their Facebook Watch series “Peace of Mind with Taraji.”
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Taraji P. Henson on Past ‘Suicidal Thoughts’ and Why ‘Peace of Mind’ Show Is So Important to HerOver the course of Peace of Mind With Taraji P. Henson's first season, the actress, as well as co-host and best friend Tracie Jade Jenkins, have gotten candid about their…
