Sarah J. Halstead

A performer, writer, and visual artist whose individual style is equal parts hip hop, alternative, and pop. A Chicago native, Nikki fuses mental health activism into her performances as a proud independent artist. Nikki shares her story of how one simple walk changed her life and became the jump start to her “musical about depression”, Get Out Alive.   @nikkilynette @igetoutalive     🧠 SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, TELL YOUR FRIENDS  🧠     Follow EmotionAL Support:   •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportpod/ •Website: https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/ •Twitter: https://twitter.com/emotionalpod •Alessandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Jan 202139min

With years of knowledge in Philosophy, a bachelors & masters degree, and a current PhD on the way, Tristan tells the story of Mental Health through the words of Aristotle and all the past, great Philosophers. Bringing a fresh voice into our mental health conversation, Tristan teaches me all about ancient philosophy, ethics, and a guide for how to live your life. @tristandeliegemusic 🧠 SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, TELL YOUR FRIENDS 🧠 @emotionalsupportpod •Website: https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Jan 20211h 1min

"Do you ever get cured completely from depression or do you stay prone forever?"  David Haggerty and I answer another listener question with Science, empathy and our own personal shared experiences.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jan 202125min

Oh wow, where do we even begin to sum up 2020! I will just say this...Thank YOU! This is my little end of the year Thank You/EmotionAL love letter. For a little bonus gift, please enjoy at the end of my little speech, another special episode of Beauty and the Brain! I Love You!!!!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Des 202027min

"What is the best way to start looking for help?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Des 202018min

Hearing Joél perform his poetry last year was one of the most incredible, teaching moments in art I had ever experienced. He joins me to chat about moderating and leading conversations surrounding race, masculinity, mental health, creativity and the performing arts, with love at the center of his work and purpose. Hearing Joél perform his Spoken Word this episode will move you to tears.    @iamjoellleon     THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JINX  🐶   $15 OFF any order of $50 or more at https://www.thinkjinx.com/ with code: EMOSUPPORT15   Jinx is an online dog nutrition brand that offers balanced food options for modern dogs, like clean-label kibble and healthful treats! You’ll feel so good about feeding Jinx to your very best fur child! JINX, for modern doghood!   For more information, go to ThinkJinx.com and be sure to FOLLOW them on Instagram @thinkjinx  🐕     Follow EmotionAL Support:   •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportpod/ •Website: https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/ •Twitter: https://twitter.com/emotionalpod •Alessandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Des 202043min

Terri Rockovich, Co-founder and CEO of JINX (the direct to consumer dog food brand) shares her journey of being a female entrepreuner in an emotionally challenging environment where her mental health is constantly tested. Terri tells me the story of how her emotional support animals are the inspiration for her newest venture.   @terrirockovich @thinkjinx   Follow EmotionAL Support:   •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportpod/ •Website: https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/ •Twitter: https://twitter.com/emotionalpod •Alessandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/     $15 OFF any order of $50 or more at https://www.thinkjinx.com/ with code: EMOSUPPORT15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Des 202045min

Fresh off his comedy album “Happiness”,comedian ,writer, actor, and producer, Kyle Ayers is just what the doctor ordered. In between recording his podcast Never Seen It, Kyle takes a break to visit and talk about the challenges of turning the not so funny world of Mental Health into pure comedy gold!   @kyleayers @neverseenitshow   Follow EmotionAL Support:   •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportpod/ •Website: https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/ •Twitter: https://twitter.com/emotionalpod •Alessandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Des 202047min