Model Mentality

Pamela Bell is an entrepreneur, founding partner of the global, iconic brands Kate Spade and Jack Spade, founder of Prinkshop, and co-founder, creative partner and board member in Kenneth Cole’s Mental Health Coalition.

Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Pamela Bell as they speak about her earlier family life and mental health, her partnership with Kate Spade who tragically died by suicide, and her work with the Mental Health Coalition.

Pamela Bell founded Prinkshop to prove a model she calls “creative capitalism”, which creates advocacy graphics for our most pressing social issues and then translates them on to products that allow customers to wear what they care about.

An entrepreneur from the start of her career,  Pamela was a founding partner of the global, iconic brands Kate Spade and Jack Spade. Pamela, Kate, Elyce Arons and Andy Spade started the business from her jeep and their loft in Tribeca. Her role there included leading and following, depending on the year, and spanned the scope of production management, retail store development, e-commerce, merchandising, multiple product global licensing, and retail design & roll-out, product development and merchandising.

She co-founded the Bowery Arts Project and also sits on the Board of The American Theatre Wing, and is a Tony Voter. She is also a Disruptor Fellow at The Disruptor Awards, a member of the CFDA, served a 5 year term as a board member of Parsons and is a newly appointed Lang Center Innovation Fellow at The Columbia University School of Business.

As a passionate supporter of Mental Health care for all, Pamela Joined Kenneth as a co-founder, creative partner and board member in the movement to destigmatize Mental Health Issues July, 2019 to form The Mental Health Coalition which was announced in October 2019 and officially launched May 15th, 2020.

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Mental Health Coalition: IG @mentalhealthcoalition; website: https://thementalhealthcoalition.org/; Resources: https://thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources/

References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): https://afsp.org/

Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html; 

National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ (NIMH)

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm as they reflect on their conversation with Natasha Silver Bell, and as they speak on alcohol and recovery.

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Follow Mind Studios on Instagram @mindstudiosny or www.mind-studios.com.

Follow Model Mentality on Instagram @modelmentality.

References:

DSM 5: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Substance-Related and Addictive Sisorders. In Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.).

Natasha Silver Bell is a former model and founder of SilverBell Coaching, a coaching service that provides discreet emotional and behavioral support, through comprehensive strategies, for eating disorders, mental health disorders and substance abuse.

Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Natasha Silver Bell as they speak about her experience with Substance Use, Recovery and Coaching.

Natasha started modeling at the age of 16 and was signed with Ford Models. She has worked internationally and with brands like Valentino, Hermes, and Etro.

Natasha has more than a decade of experience working in the field of addiction and is a member of the International Coaching Federation. Natasha understands firsthand the importance of creating a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment in which healing can happen. Her own recovery is what set her on the path to developing SilverBell Coaching and her life in service. She is a single mom residing on the Upper East Side of Manhattan raising her three teenage children. She’s an active philanthropist, a yoga and meditation practitioner, and an avid reader.  In addition to the transformative work at SilverBell Coaching, Natasha is a co-founder at Due North Quest and recently co-founded Youth Prevention Mentors (YPM).

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

SilverBell Coaching: https://silverbellcoaching.com/

References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): https://www.drugabuse.gov/

Jolie Jones is an American actress, producer, singer, and author and a former fashion model best known for her work as one of the first black models to be featured on the covers of magazines in the late 1960’s including Seventeen, and Mademoiselle.

Listen to Dr. Allie Sharma and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Jolie Jones as as she opens up on the untold story of Emotions, Substances and Sobriety.

Jolie is a trailblazer in the modeling world and she is the daughter of legendary Quincy Jones. Since that time, Jolie has lived many lives and her career spans from the early days of modeling, acting, singing and becoming a mother to now being an artist and a grandmother.

Jolie has decided to come onto this podcast to publicly disclose her lifelong battle with substances and alcohol.  Since she started modeling in her teens, using substances such as speed, prescription pills, and alcohol became a way of life which allowed her to escape from herself. And upon reflection, she hopes that by sharing her story, she can help educate young people on healthier ways to cope with stress and emotions.

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Follow Jolie at www.joliejones.com

Follow Mind Studios on Instagram @mindstudiosny and @ModelMentality and www.mind-studios.com

References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

World Health Organization, Fact Sheet on Alcohol: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/alcohol

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohol-use-disorder

Carine Holties is a supermodel from the 80’s who is best known for walking the runways for Donna Karen, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Azzedine Alaia and more.

Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Carine Holties as they speak on her modeling career and her career trajectory after modeling, and two specific mental health topics: skin-picking and marijuana abuse both which served as means to cope with anxiety and stress during her early years.

Carine was scouted in Amsterdam in her teens and eventually came to New York City where her modeling career took off.  She graced the covers of magazine such as Harpers, Cosmopolitan and Vogue. 

In her late 20’s she decided to leave her modeling career behind and move back to the Netherlands. Since then she has embarked on a career as a news anchor, she became a mother and is now an artist and ceramicist. She is most proud of graduating from the esteemed Rietveld Art Academy at age 50, raising two incredible daughters, and trusting the universe.

This episode is part of our post-modelism series on looking at life after modeling.  We hope you enjoy this episode.

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Follow Mind Studios on Instagram @mindstudiosny or www.mind-studios.com

References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC

Arnold LM, Auchenbach MB, McElroy SL. Psychogenic excoriation. Clinical features, proposed diagnostic criteria, epidemiology and approaches to treatment. CNS Drugs. 2001;15(5):351–359.

Monitoring the Future survey https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/monitoring-future

U.S. National Institute of Drug Abuse https://www.drugabuse.gov/

Robyn Lawley is an international fashion model who has been modeling for over a decade and was the first "plus-sized" model ever to appear both in the pages of Sports Illustrated and on the cover of an Australian publication.  

Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Robyn Lawley as they speak about her experience as a "plus-sized" model, on being a mother, on her diagnosis of Lupus and on her journey to a healthier way of living.

Robyn is originally from Australia and has been on the cover of Italian Vogue, French Elle and Australia’s Madison magazine, and has appeared in ads for Ralph Lauren, Calzedonia, H&M and Mango.

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links: 

Follow Robyn Lawley on Instagram @robynlawley.

Follow Mind Studios on Instagram @mindstudiosny or www.mind-studios.com

References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Lupus https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/facts/detailed.html#symptoms

Helmick CG, Felson DT, Lawrence RC, et al. Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States: Part I. Arthritis Rheum. 2008;58(1):15–25.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on Chronic Illness and Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/chronic-illness-mental-health/index.shtml

WHO on Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases https://www.who.int/activities/preventing-noncommunicable-diseases/

Douglas Joseph, or Dougie as he is known to friends, is an Australian male model, who was scouted at age 21 and whose career has taken him on the runway with Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss, as well as shooting for Brooks Brothers.  

Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Dougie as they speak about his experience with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Avoiding Alcohol. At the age of 19, Dougie was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. From his high school days, Dougie has experienced how all-consuming his anxiety disorder can be. With Dougie, we explore in depth how his anxiety has affected him and his realization that alcohol use makes him more vulnerable. Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  

The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality. 

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. 

The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions. 

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios. 

Links: Follow Dougie Joseph on Instagram @dougiejoseph. 

References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment: 

- American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC 

- Harvard Medical School, 2007. National Comorbidity Survey (NCS). (2017, August 21). Retrieved from https://www.hcp.med.harvard.edu/ncs/index.php. Data Table 1: Lifetime prevalence DSM-IV/WMH-CIDI disorders by sex and cohort. 

- Tully PJ, Cosh SM, Baune BT. "A review of the affects of worry and generalized anxiety disorder upon cardiovascular health and coronary heart disease." Psychol Health Med. 2013;18(6):627.⁠

Nadine Leopold is a fashion model who earlier this year created a podcast called “I choose Me” (https://link.chtbl.com/ichooseme), centered around sharing stories of empowerment and transformation. Her podcast was born from her personal mental health experiences. 

Listen to Dr. Allie Sharma and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Nadine Leopold On Choosing Herself and Speaking up about an Abusive Relationship, an Eating Disorder and a Period of Darkness.

Nadine is best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret – appearing in the Valentine’s day campaign, as well as walking their show in 2017 and 2018. She has appeared on the cover of French and German Glamour, as well as walking for the Jacquemus show.

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Follow Nadine Leopold on Instagram @nadineleopold.

Her website is Nadineleopold.org.

Podcast 'I Choose Me' https://link.chtbl.com/ichooseme

References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Fact sheet: Understanding bullying. Retrieved June 17, 2016, from https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/bullying-factsheet508.pdf 

D'Onofrio B, Emery R. Parental divorce or separation and children's mental health. World Psychiatry. 2019;18(1):100-101. 

https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/abuse-trauma-and-mental-health

Emily DiDonato is a fashion model best known for her work as the face of Maybelline, a role she has had for ten years.

Listen to Dr. Allie Sharma and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Emily DiDonato as she opens up on modeling, body image, and identity.  She, like many other people, has gone through a process to accept her body and settle into a life that holds her accountable to a healthier way of living.

Emily's career has taken her from Maybelline, to the pages of Sports Illustrated, to the runway for brands like Chanel and Balmain, and onto the covers of many magazines including Vogue and Elle.

What you may not know is that when Emily moved to New York ten years ago at the age of 18, she was told by modeling agencies that she was too curvy and athletic to model. At that point, Emily resorted to extreme measures to fit into the industry expectations of her, losing 20 pounds in a couple of weeks.

In 2019, Emily decided to go public on her You Tube channel about body image issues that she has been facing. We are excited by the opportunity to explore with Emily her personal story around body image, identity, eating habits, and more.

This interview was recorded on October 31, 2019.

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links:

Follow Emily DiDonato on Instagram Instagram @emilydidonato and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilyDiDonato

References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC

National Eating Disorders Collaboration https://www.nedc.com.au/eating-disorders/eating-disorders-explained/body-image/

Catch this special bonus episode of Dr. Allie Sharma, a psychiatrist, and Bridget Malcolm, an international fashion model, speaking about their partnership, why they created this podcast and interviewing each other so that you can get to know your co-hosts!

Stay tuned for the rest of Season 1 of Model Mentality to be released soon.

Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.⁠

As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.⁠

⁠The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

Links to Bridget Malcolm:

Website https://www.bridgetmalcolm.com.au/

Instagram @bridgetmalcolm

Links to Dr. Allie Sharma:

Website www.sonalisharmamd.com

Instagram @alliesharmamd

Links to Mind Studios:

Website www.mind-studios.com

Instagram @mindstudiosny