In today’s episode, Ian Somerhalder talks about the importance of understanding social media and just because someone looks happy in their posts, doesn’t mean they aren’t actually struggling themselves. Ian also mentions the importance of speaking to a therapist, whether it just be for a “routine checkup” or for more serious problems.
Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy
Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik
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Meghan Trainor on Motherhood & Panic Attacks
In this episode, Meghan Trainor opens up about motherhood and what it’s like living with panic disorder. She recalls her first-ever panic attack on live television, going into detail about all of her symptoms. Meghan mentions that once she went to a psychiatrist and started treating her disorder with medication and therapy, she felt like she was back to her normal self again. Meghan also reveals she stayed on her antidepressants during her pregnancy which helped her during and after the birth of her baby Riley.
Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy
Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik
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Chris Bosh on Anxiety & Becoming a Pro-Athlete
In this episode, Chris Bosh joins us to talk about how he overcame a life-changing injury and opens up about mental health in the NBA. Chris Bosh mentions how his basketball career ended due to a blood clot in his lung and how he had to grieve the loss of the reason he woke up every morning. Chris reveals helpful tips on how he takes care of his mental (and physical) health along with finding that one thing that makes you happy.
Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy
Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik
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Rebel Wilson on Emotional Eating & Mental Health
In this episode, Rebel Wilson opens up about her recent “year of health” journey where she took time to focus on both her mental and physical health. Rebel mentions that she had an addiction. Similar to alcoholism, or drug addiction, Rebel turned towards emotional eating. Whether she was happy, stressed, bored, content, etc. Rebel proves first hand that in order to treat your body, you must start with your mind.
Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy
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Wilmer Valderrama on Immigration & Mental Health
In this episode, Wilmer Valderrama opens up about his childhood growing up in Venezuela and Colombia and then immigrating to the United States when he was a teenager. He mentions that mental health was never a topic of discussion until recently for him. Wilmer also shares his respect and adoration for mothers and all that they’ve gone (and continue) to go through.
Go to BetterHelp.com/GettingBetter for 10% off your first month of therapy
Executive Producers: Brittany Clevenger, James Imrie, Sim Sarna, and Sahiba Krieger
Producer: Devin Ruskin
Audio Engineer: Emily Crain
Music: Josh Cooke
Artwork: Brian Stefanik
Welcome to Getting Better: Stories of Mental Health. Licensed therapists Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi are here to talk about and destigmatize mental health. We know how frustrating, scary and hard it is to deal with mental health, and to openly speak about it is even tougher. On this podcast, we’re here to lift a little weight off of your shoulders and speak to special guests about their experiences with mental health. People like Rebel Wilson, Chris Bosh, Meghan Trainor, Ian Somerhalder, and more. Dealing with mental health is a long journey of acceptance. And we’ll be here with you along the way!
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