All Episodes

January 29, 2025 52 mins

Today we sit down with Jackson Polatnick, a traveler, business school student, and dedicated member of The Scooty Fund, which he joined in honor of his late friend, Will. Jackson opens up about his journey with mental health, the misconceptions around masculinity, and how true strength lies in vulnerability and self-awareness.

He shares practical tips for initiating meaningful conversations, embracing routines like journaling and exercise while traveling, and finding peace through connection with others. Jackson also delves into the intersection of mental health and the corporate world, reflecting on how stepping away from unhealthy work habits—like nonstop emails and neglecting personal time—helped him rediscover balance and authenticity.

This episode is full of insights on building community, staying curious, and prioritizing what truly matters, whether in life, work, or personal growth.

Learn more about The Scooty Fund and please consider supporting our work by donating.

Follow The Scooty Fund:

Follow our hosts Claire & Howard on IG:
@clairecalfo
@howardcooke

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.