Changing the Teen Mental Health Game, Dara Erck

Merry Christmas ya Filthy Animals!Samantha and Melissa discuss the highs and lows of the holiday season, emotional overwhelm, and the challenge of addressing mental health feelings that are hard to define. Transitioning into a personal narrative, Samantha shares her nerve-wracking experience passing a significant final exam for her RTT course and the emotional turmoil that followed. The duo also discusses balancing personal and professional life, highlighting Melissa's adventurous solo trip to North Carolina!!Dara joins the conversation, detailing her 20-year career with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, her deep dive into global health, and her inspiration to create clean, functional gummy vitamins (Sam and Leo) targeting teens' mental and physical well-being. Dara emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning, recounting her personal journey and the transformative impact of a specialized school on her son.Throughout the talk, Dara and Melissa exchange thoughts on sustaining self-care amid busy schedules, the pressures of success, and finding joy in simple, mindful practices. They conclude with Dara's product launch, Sam and Leo, her commitment to giving back to mental health organizations, and the hope of instigating broader conversations about teen wellness.Sam and Leo Vitamins are found online and in wholefood stores near you!Learn more about us on our Skirts Up websiteLearn More about Sam and Leo products!Request to be on the show. Join our Network, Podmatch

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