Dr. Adi Jaffe delves deep into his story of being an addict and a drug dealer to being put in jail and then rebuilding his life to become a nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, and stigma. His personal story not only serves to inspire and remind us that we can overcome the greatest of odds but also set an example of how to correctly and compassionately treat addiction and mental health. He currently teaches at UCLA and is on a mission to change the way Americans think about and address mental health issues in ourselves, our family, and our community. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP4

Daya Vaidya gets real about self-doubt, fighting cancer twice and building herself back up after losing everything. Listen in as this all around superwoman talks about the power of the mind, the healing rituals that saved her from a downward spiral, how she channeled her strength, and how the love and support of her husband changed everything during her illnesses.

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Virginia Williams, prolific actress, singer, humanitarian and mom to two beautiful boys, shares her story about her struggles starting out in Hollywood and the devastation of multiple miscarriages with humor and grace. She opens up about how her faith uplifted her and kept her moving through the pain. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP2

We will all experience negativity and hate. It’s especially hard when it’s directed at you. The inspiring, Yasmine Yousaf, of the incredible electronic punk band, Krewella, shares her story of how she overcame intense online bullying that happened after one of her band mates left. She dives deep into how she kept the negativity out and her key practices to rise above this difficult time. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/ep1

Hi! I’m Stephanie Kwong, your host of the Rise Higher Podcast. In this intro episode, I give you some insight into what the podcast is all about, how it was inspired, and what you can expect each week. I’ve got a cool story in there for you too. Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss an episode. I’ve got a whole lotta goodness packed in for you! For a list of all episodes and resources, you can head to https://stephaniekwong.com/podcast