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It’s Mental Health Week presented by Givebutter on the We Are For Good Podcast, and we’re so glad you’re here. This week you’ll hear personal stories, actionable counsel of how to navigate burnout, explore paths to healing - and discover some meaningful missions that we hope provide you HOPE in whatever struggle you or a colleague or loved one is facing. Dive into the week’s lineup of episodes below and join us for ImpactUp on Oct. 10 - and please don’t miss the resources available here and elsewhere. You are not alone.
ImpactUp: PAUSE / Oct. 10, 2024
A day for social impact leaders to find the power in the pause + talk about our mental health - together.
ImpactUp is the quarterly gathering of the We Are For Good Community. We gather virtually by day to start convos + by evening to activate together in local meetups around the world. Join us!
Mental Health Survey
If you’re someone who works in the impact space, we’d love your feedback. Impact space = any nonprofit, NGO, community organization, social enterprise or evergreen do-gooder! Fill out our quick mental health survey, so we can get a baseline reading on how you’re doing today in this work - however it looks to you. Let’s arm ourselves with knowledge + community to move the needle toward healing. Your lived experience is vital to getting there. Thanks for bravely responding and for leaning into community healing. We’re always rooting for the healthiest version of you here, friend. 🫶
Your individual responses are anonymous and confidential.
Monday, October 7
Transforming a Telephone Booth into a Beacon of Hope + Empowering Mental Health Through Community
Gloria Umanah, Hope Booth
Meet Gloria. She is alive today because of one four-lettered word: hope. And she’s on a mission to leverage her life for the good of others so that they too would choose hope and choose to live💙 Alongside her team at Hope Booth, they’re transforming old telephone booths into immersive, evidence-based experiences that spread hope, offer mental health care, and connect people to vital resources. Tune in to hear this incredible story of resilience and the life-changing power of hope✨
💡Learn
The power of hope + making it accessible
The mission + history of Hope Booth
The role of community + collaboration in driving innovative solutions
This episode includes discussions about mental health challenges, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact one of the helplines below:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123
Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14
International Helplines: Find resources here.
Tuesday, October 8
Practice the Pause.
A Guided Meditation
Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, Holistic Leadership Coach
Tune in for a special Mental Health Week episode: Practice the Pause with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach. 🧘♀️
In this guided meditation, Sonya invites you to take a moment to breathe, slow down, and return to your body. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, remember—you can’t get it wrong! Your nervous system deserves the time to pause, and your body and mind will thank you for it. Join us as we explore simple mindfulness practices that help reduce stress and bring calm in a fast-paced world. Take the pause today—you’re worth it. 🫶
Wednesday, October 9
Transforming Paid Leave in Nonprofits + Creating Sustainable Work Models for Wellness
Lacey Kempinski, Balanced Good
Meet Lacey. As the founder of Balanced Good, she turned her challenges with postpartum depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to reshape parental leave in the nonprofit sector. As a mom of three, she gets how challenging it can be to build a career as a leader in the nonprofit sector while balancing the demands of parenthood💼👶 A sustainable work model isn't just good for people; it's good for business. Tune in to explore how organizations can prioritize wellness, create realistic workloads, and normalize taking breaks to combat burnout.
💡 Learn
The state of paid leave in the nonprofit sector
The importance of sustainable work models
How to advocate for paid leave
Explore Past Mental Health Week Episodes
Mental Health ICYMT (In Case You Missed Them!)
The greatest gift since launching our podcast in August 2020 is all the new friends we have made. We have met some powerhouse humans talking about mental health throughout our seasons.
In case you missed them, here’s a roundup of some of the most popular episodes!
How to Listen?
Subscribe to the We Are For Good Podcast on your favorite podcast player!
Resources to Help You Dig Deeper
Connecting you with Mental Health Experts & Resources
The following list is certainly not exhaustive, but our hope was to create a starting place. Have suggestions of additional resources? Email us and let us know. Thank you!
Need Help?.
Never be afraid to reach out for help when it comes to your mental health. Here are some resources you can turn to (and three good friends who care about you):
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
LGBTQ Youth Support from The Trevor Project - 866-488-7386
Find a Therapist: Psychology Today
Betterhelp: Find an online therapist!
The Center for Anxiety and OCD - https://www.caocd.com
American Psychological Association - https://www.apa.org/
Anxiety and Depression Association of America - https://adaa.org/
BetterHelp - https://www.betterhelp.com/
Your organization's Employee Assistance Program
...and if you’re looking for community… you have US!! ❤️ Your We Are For Good Family is here for you. You’re welcome to reach out to us directly at hello@weareforgood.com or join our free Community or reach out to us on social in our DMs. We want to hear from you. You are not alone in this. We’ve got you. - Jon, Becky, Julie👊
Read.
Expect reads that will challenge you, inspire you, equip you with tools and knowledge to empower you, and remind you - you are not alone.
Collecting Courage by Nneka Allen (shout out to WAFG family friends and contributors: Kishshana Palmer, Christal Cherry, and Birgit Burton❤️)
Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry by Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M Karle
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help you Deserve by Dr. Rheeda Walker
Get a GRIPP - Combating Burnout (Eleanor Wells and Ashley Cauley)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Color Me Calm (coloring book!)
Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity by Justin Baldoni
Heavy: An American Memoir By Kiese Laymon
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess By Dr. Caroline Leaf (<-communication pathologist🤩)
Stronger Than Stigma, A Call To Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration - Ian Adair
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff
Research.
Some articles to help you explore the topic of women making an impact in philanthropy more deeply
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2023 - The Trevor Project
A Top Priority: Employee Mental Health & Well-being During and Beyond COVID-19 (Center for Workplace Mental Health)
Center for Workplace Mental Health: Employer Resources
Returning to the Workplace - Supporting Employees Through the Transition (Center for Workplace Mental Health)
Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace - The Time is Now for Nonprofits - Ian Adair
The Skimm Mental Health: What to Know
The Skimm Do I have Burnout?
The Skimm - 17 Books to Read if Your Group Chat Can’t Stop Talking about Mental Health
The Skimm on Therapy And If It's Right For You
Your home and your wellbeing: how to achieve a work-life balance while working from home - Compare the Market
Give Back.
A few amazing nonprofit missions to explore and connect with