For too long, talking about mental health has been a social taboo.

Shame prevents confronting our struggles. The pressure of our daily lives exacerbates the problem. Compound that with society’s lack of mental health education and you create an epidemic of mental health disorders ranging from chronic stress and anxiety to loneliness and depression. PTSD. And of course, suicide.

The solution to these problems is complicated. But it always begins with talking about them.

Today we do just that. Introducing a masterclass on all things mental health, my second in a new ongoing series of compilation-based deep dives.

The conversations excerpted for this episode feature some of the best, most inspiring exchanges I’ve had on the topic of mental health, with practical takeaways and bite-size chunks of advice that you can apply in your life today.

The full episodes for guests featured in this episode can be enjoyed here:

• RRP 464: Lori Gottlieb: Stories From A Therapist In Therapy
• RRP 416: Johann Hari: On Lost Connections
• RRP 579: Alexi Pappas Is Bravey
• RRP 468: Quelling Stress With Rangan Chatterjee, MD
• RRP 565: Caroline Burckle On The Power Of Vulnerability
• RRP 584: Steven Pressfield On The War of Art
• RRP 330: Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai
• RRP 393: Guru Singh On Disrupting Depression
• RRP 424: Sarah Lee On The War Inside
• RRP 557: Hakim Tafari On Reinvention

FULL BLOG & SHOW NOTES: bit.ly/richroll613

YouTube: bit.ly/mentalhealth613

Note: If you missed our first deep dive, a masterclass on all things microbiome, click here.

Final Note: This conversation traverses difficult emotional terrain. If you are struggling, please raise your hand and reach out for help. For a catalog of resources, you can visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness and if you are experiencing suicidal ideation, know you’re not alone. I encourage you to call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1(800) 273 – TALK.

I sincerely hope you find this experiment helpful, instructive, and inspiring.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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