Patrick J. Kennedy on the 2024 Election, Fixing the Mental Health Crisis, and Overcoming Addiction

Patrick J. Kennedy is a former U.S. Congressman, the son of Ted Kennedy, and the nephew of JFK and RFK. He’s also one of the country’s preeminent mental health advocates. He shares his thoughts on the election, why it’s time to get rid of the electoral college, and how America is handling its mental health crisis.If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a rating and a review. It makes a huge difference in helping us spread the word about the show.Thanks for listening! To join our #POSITIVITY community or to learn more about Moshe, visit https://linktr.ee/moshepopackTopics: 3:00 – Elections have drastically changed 6:00 – Why the electoral college exists10:00 – Politics shouldn’t define us14:00 – His passion for mental health19:00 – Patrick’s battles with addiction26:00 – Excessive marketing of alcohol and drugs32:00 – Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act36:00 – Takeaways from his book40:00 – What Patrick’s grateful for45:00 – Common Denominator of overcoming addiction