The Anxious Achiever Mental Health Literacy Can Change Lives - and Careers
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Apr 10, 2024 Kent Coules shares his media career and sobriety journey, while Donna Volpitta discusses the importance of mental health literacy. They highlight managing anxiety, addiction recovery, resilience, and the need for awareness in business and society.
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Kent's Career and Move
- Kent Coules, co-publisher of Hawaii Business Magazine, had a long career in media.
- He relocated from New Jersey to Hawaii in his 50s following his children.
Kent's Interest in News
- Kent Coules's interest in news stemmed from being an editor of his high school paper.
- He found fulfillment supporting journalism's role in society and democracy.
Kent's Realization
- Kent Coules realized his lifelong anxiety after achieving sobriety 15 years ago.
- He hadn't recognized it earlier as he self-medicated with alcohol.