This episode is a candid conversation on mental health as we speak with Kay Mastrocola, a PT who's breaking the stigma of anxiety through social media memes. Discover how Kay's approach to humor and vulnerability is helping to foster a culture of support and understanding in the physical therapy community.

Episode Takeaways

• Make mental health part of the conversation
• What it means to be a neurodivergent learner
• Understanding comedy through the truth 
• Creation of memes as it relates to the classroom, clinic and in between 

Three Questions

1. What other meme account do you suggest people follow? @mytherapistsays @acutecarerehab
2. What is a valuable resource on today’s topics? Forhers.com 
3. Why should someone care about this episode? Anxiety and mental health is not talked about enough. 

Parting Shot

“You can be the entire package and be sent to the wrong address. Keep going.” - Kay Mastrocola 

Connect with Kay and check out her new merch!

• Instagram 
• Etsy 

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