In this episode, Amanda Edwards and Celene Beth delve into the often-overlooked mental health implications of working in the creative arts. Drawing from Amanda’s extensive background in dance, theater, and mental health, the conversation explores how trauma impacts not only survivors but also creatives, actors, and crew members. Amanda shares her journey from her childhood in the studios of New Jersey Ballet to her extensive trauma work and studies, specializing in somatic and attachment healing. She discusses how she’s integrating mental health awareness into various industries, from Broadway to student films, and emphasizes the importance of supporting everyone involved in the creation process.
Amanda and Celene Beth go on to explore the critical need for mental health support in environments where trauma is not only depicted but often used as a story point. They touch on the impact of these subjects on individuals who bring them to life, from the actors to the crew, and how mental health professionals can help maintain well-being in the creative process. As Co-Founder and President of the Association of Mental Health Coordinators, Amanda works to ensure that mental health is not just an afterthought but an integral part of every project, creating healthier and more sustainable creative environments for all involved!
To learn more about AMHC: https://www.associationmhc.com/
AMHC IG: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcoordinators/
Trans Tape to purchase! : https://transtape.life/
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.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.