Navigating the ups and downs of life is difficult – especially when you come from a family that already has a history of mental health struggles and substance abuse.

Mariel Hemingway is an actress, mental health advocate, Emmy-nominated documentary producer, and author. 

She is known for her work in the documentary Running from Crazy, which she co-produced with Oprah, as well as her deeply moving memoir, Out Came the Sun. 

In this episode, Mariel shares raw insights about coping with her family’s history of mental health issues and substance abuse, why small lifestyle changes play a huge role in our mental well-being, and how we can all improve our mental health by simply reconnecting with nature.

This was an absolutely beautiful conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Mariel (01:06)

Growing up in a famous family (02:28)

Little lifestyle changes for big mental health changes (12:29)

Best techniques for self-awareness (17:29)

Mariel’s health journey (26:08)

How self-care helps with mental health (29:16)

Learning how to celebrate yourself (39:53)

Additional Resources:

Follow Mariel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marielhemingway/

Get Mariel’s books: https://marielhemingway.co/about-mariel/#books

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