Co-Founder of Livin & Actor Sam Webb on Understanding Yourself, Being Happy vs Being Distracted from Sadness, Mental Health & Acting

**Trigger warning. In this episode, we touch on the topic of suicide.This week I’m joined by the awesome Sam Webb. Sam is the co-founder of not for profit mental health organisation Livin, he’s also an actor who you may have seen on Neighbours, Home & Away and Survivor.This was such an impactful chat. Sam and I get stuck into all things mental health, dealing with emotions and how acting is so intertwined with understanding yourself and developing as a person.These are such important topics, especially in the wake of Covid. Although things seem like they are mostly returning back to normal, the long term effects of the global pandemic are still lingering.We talk all about:How Sam’s close friend Dwayne Lally’s death paved the way for Livin to be createdThe impact of Livin’s education and workshops on dismantling the stigma of mental healthThe warning signs we should look out for with our friends and familyHow to be a better support person for the people we care about dealing with mental health issuesHow to start the conversation around mental healthThe difference between happiness and distracting from sadnessHow acting helps to understand yourself betterThe biggest thing acting has taught Sam about himselfPlus so much more!If you, or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, find support at:Lifeline 13 11 14Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636MensLine 1300 789 978 To find more on Sam and Livin go to:Instagram: @samwebb | @livinorgWebsites: samwebb.com.au | livin.org Find more on Rach at:Instagram: @rachactive_ | @core_30Websites: rachactive.com | core-30.com The post Co-Founder of Livin & Actor Sam Webb on Understanding Yourself, Being Happy vs Being Distracted from Sadness, Mental Health & Acting appeared first on RACH ACTIVE.