In this insightful discussion, journalist Kate Woodsome, a Pulitzer Prize winner known for her riveting coverage of January 6, reflects on the chaos she faced at the Capitol. She explores how that day reshaped her personal and professional life, leading her to confront workaholism and embrace mental health advocacy. Woodsome also emphasizes the critical links between mental health and democracy, urging for community support to tackle societal crises like loneliness and the opioid epidemic. Her journey illustrates the power of resilience and transformation.