Another one of my favorites that I can listen to again and again!
In this episode, we talk with Michael Jann and Michele Jourdan. Michael is an Emmy-nominated late-night comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Michele is Mike’s wife, writing partner, and a gold-medal-winning body-builder. She likes working out so much, she actually married a dumbbell: Mike.
Their story is deeply personal: Their 27-year-old son Max’s mental breakdown, hospitalization, diagnosis, and ongoing recovery (fingers crossed), fuel their passion to fight the stigma of mental illness. You can’t solve a problem if you can’t talk about it. BUG THERAPY uses humor and entertainment to break the ice.
Listen in on some wonderful insight about BUG THERAPY, mental health, and JOY. Michael and Michele share where their idea for BUG THERAPY came from and the personal connection they have to it. They want to share with others that it is ok with whatever is going on in one's life and it's ok to get support. This short film has already brought out a clear, powerful message and has been used all over. Plus, hear their plans for the next step of this movie.
They also share with us their personal experience with mental illness and their son, how they have navigated what was happening and how laughter, gratitude, and exercise created joy to help them get through what was happening with their son.
Finally, hear their perspective on how JOY and mental health are connected.
To watch the short film on youtube click this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6n7aMfxKec
To follow BUG THERAPY and what Michael and Michele are doing with it click on the website below or find them on any of the social media platforms listed.
http://www.bugtherapy.film
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