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Hope Starts With Us

Hope Starts With Us

Written by: National Alliance on Mental Illness
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On this podcast, Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you.© 2026 Hope Starts With Us Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Mental Health On and Off the Field Featuring Tenisha Patterson Brown
    Feb 11 2026

    At this year’s Big Game, NAMI extended our partnership with Dan Marino’s Stay Healthy Zone and announced a new yearlong partnership with Off The Field NFL Wives Association. In this episode, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. talks with President of Off The Field NFL Wives Association, Tenisha Patterson Brown. They discuss what led her to mental health advocacy, the unique experiences of NFL players and their spouses, caregiving for a loved one with mental health conditions, and more.

    You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

    "Hope Starts With Us" is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.

    Co-executive produced by Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.

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    35 mins
  • How Storytelling Can Create Cultural Changes Featuring Frank Kosa
    Jan 28 2026

    At NAMI, we know that sharing stories about mental health conditions helps reduce stigma still held by far too many. In this episode, NAMI CEO Dan Gillison is joined by award-winning documentary producer-writer-director Frank Kosa. Frank is also an executive producer of the podcast “Brain Stories,” which demonstrates commitment to changing mainstream culture by creating awareness and caring for people living with mental health conditions. During Dan and Frank’s conversation, listeners will hear about NAMI family education courses, the impact of sharing stories, and how storytelling can change minds and culture.

    You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

    "Hope Starts With Us" is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.

    Co-executive produced by Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.

    Show More Show Less
    38 mins
  • Your Story Has Power Featuring Samantha Vittengl
    Jan 14 2026

    Sharing your mental health story takes strength, resilience, and courage – and it is so worth it. Every person’s mental health story has power: Power to create change, reduce stigma and discrimination, and build community. In this episode, NAMI CEO Dan Gillison joins Maybelline New York’s Samantha Vittengl as she shares how mental health has touched her life, how her family navigated the process of finding help, and how they learned they are not alone.

    You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

    "Hope Starts With Us" is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.

    Co-executive produced by Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.

    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
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