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Summary:
In this episode I talk to Mike Veny about Transforming Stigma. Mike is a professional mental health speaker and advocate who believes that there is some considerable upside when dealing with Anxiety & Depression.
Mike Veny – founder of TransformingStigma.Com – is a sought after mental health stigma expert, keynote speaker, and professional drummer. He delivers entertaining, engaging, and educational experiences to conferences and events throughout the world.
After suffering from a devastating mental health breakdown in August of 2011, Mike made the decision to use his speaking and drumming skills to serve others. As a person who painfully struggles with mental health challenges every day, he is committed to transforming the stigma surrounding mental health into strength.
Links:
http://www.transformingstigma.com/
Mike's Ted talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nma0Gey-KEU
In this particular episode you will learn:
- How mental health challenges can allow you to learn a lot about yourself
- How when Mike started understanding his mental health issues it made him better at his job
- Why it's hard for men to talk about their feelings
- At some point you have to make a decision to move forward
- How addressing your mental health challenges will not only help you recover but will also give you an overall better life
- How when Mike reached out for help he was asked to be a speaker at a conference
- The best way to influence someone else is to take care of yourself
- Mike's tips on public speaking
