In this episode of Just Say Something, host Phillip Clark sits down with Susan Crooks, founder and executive director of Walt’s Waltz, a nonprofit born out of heartbreak and fueled by hope. Susan shares the story of her son Walt, her journey through loss, and how she turned pain into purpose by creating a movement dedicated to erasing stigma and building communities of compassion around mental health. The episode includes:
-The deeply personal story behind the founding of Walt’s Waltz
-How art, education, and mindfulness come together to combat stigma
-The importance of stigma-free environments in schools, workplaces, and communities
-Why awareness of 988 and other proactive mental health resources can save lives
-And practical ways you can support the movement and help normalize mental health conversations
Susan reminds us that mental health struggles are part of the human experience, and that even one voice, one act of compassion, or one shared resource can make the difference between despair and hope.
Learn more about becoming a stigma-free environment or supporting Walt’s Waltz at waltswaltz.com
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