TAD Voices

USC Track & Field alumna, Team USA member, an Olympic Athlete, @newbalancerunning sponsored athlete, Kendall Ellis (@kendi_kendall) talks mental wellbeing and more on an all new episode of TAD Voices. She discusses the stigma around mental health and her own anxiety being an athlete at the highest level. By working with a sports therapist Kendall is finding ways through being anxious and is a message to all of us to speak up and talk about mental health. Tune into this awesome episode now streaming on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

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On the first episode of TAD Voices Season 2 we are featuring Kimmy: Artist, mother, mental health advocate and inspiring person to us all. Listen to Episode 1 on Friday as she shares with TAD, her story of hope and reality while dealing with Bipolar Disorder in order to help others see they are not alone. “We can use our own experiences to help others.” She says and uses her creativity for #MentalHealthAwareness in running the @bipolarbutterflyproject and her art is featured on @makikisart. Check out her incredible art and the powerful story that she already shared with our community here: Her Website

Tune into our latest episode of TAD Voices featuring Kenny Gillespie a business professional, hockey coach, division 1 athlete, and leader in his community. Kenny shares his experience coaching and his journey in athletics all being part of learning about mental health. The ups and downs of sports is something all athletes go through and he shares his view on leading that conversation. Kenny also volunteers coaching and is creating impact in his community helping grow youth hockey in North Carolina.  Episode 15 is now streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Tune into our latest episode of TAD Voices featuring actor, mental health advocate, and life coach, Phil Lubin. This episode speaks to the power of being open about a mental health challenge and how that conversation can truly help others. Phil shares about identity, his personal challenges, and ways we can all connect with others by sharing and being in alignment with ourselves. Using resources and being nimble in times like these are just a few awesome moments talked about in this episode! Episode 14 is now streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

 

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Tune into our latest episode of TAD Voices featuring Kyle Moore. Episode 13 goes into Kyle's own mental health experience and the way he became to be a mental health advocate, speaker, and podcaster helping people connect about mental health in new ways. His podcast @lifesawreck talks about mental health with a touch of wit and humor to defuse stigma and get into deeper conversations with people. Kyle is an incredible voice for mental health and this episode speaks to the positive way he influences people.

A quote from the episode: “There is a huge difference between listening to respond and listening to understand” Kyle Moore. 

 

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Content Warning: Please note the following content is directly or indirectly related to topics about depression, suicide, and self-harm.

 

We are so excited to feature Sophie Dietz on EP 12 of TAD Voices. She is the founder of @annabeejoux jewelry and a campaign called "I Am Me" in collaboration with TAD to spread awareness talking about mental health.  This episode highlights the importance of supporting yourself in the highs and lows, stress around the holiday’s, and ways you can be there for a loved one going through a mental health crisis. Tune in now for this incredible conversation and hear Sophie's powerful story behind the "I Am Me" movement that expresses the power of talking about our struggles and sitting with someone during those challenges.

Check out her new jewelry line and support the movement here: I Am Me

A message from Sophie: "I Am Me is exactly that, embracing what makes You, You. A reminder to accept yourself everyday, through the highs, the lows, the imperfections and the perfections. You can only be you, and in the end I Am only Me."

 

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We are honored to feature Dr. Marissa Alert, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD from University of Miami and the Associate Director at Johns Hopkins Health Innovations! She is a speaker and innovator who is passionate about making wellness accessible to everyone. She has experience working with adults to help them better manage stress, improve their health habits, and live a life that is in line with their values. This conversation highlights the importance of finding a thoughtful space to have difficult conversations and the ways technology is helping increase our access to mental health care. Tune in now for this incredible conversation and hear about the future of mental health care. 

 

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We are so excited to share episode 10 of TAD Voices featuring Eli Swallow. Eli is a leader, mental health advocate and entrepreneur who shares his story about owning up with the unhealthy crutches in life in order to move in a better direction. He teaches us about good mental health being an individual process. His story shows that through everyday conversations and support things do get better. By reaching out and connecting to others with a simple check in and upbeat conversation we can truly address mental health issues at a time that is right for that individual. Tune in for this awesome conversation with @elikimmer now streaming live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

 

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We are so excited to share episode 9 of TAD Voices featuring Angela Kulikov. She is an All-American tennis player at USC and an Applied Psychology Masters Candidate. She shines a light on the less-talked about impact of sports on mental health and finding herself beyond her athletic identity. After sharing a story with us on our blog, Angela goes into detail about the ups and downs of sport and dealing with the guilt and shame surrounding those moments. Tune in for this awesome conversation with @angelakulikov now streaming live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

 

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In Honor of National Health Education Week we are so excited to release Episode 8 of TAD Voices featuring educator, mental health consultant, and life coach who is dedicated to helping youth and schools find their way to communicate better about personal and institutional conversations surrounding mental health. Tune in for this awesome conversation with @pattersonperspective now streaming live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

 

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