In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Emily Kinney, a versatile actress and musician best known for her role on The Walking Dead. Emily is also a passionate mental health advocate. Emily shares her personal journey with mental health, the challenges she faced growing up in a family with mental health issues, and how she manages her emotional well-being in the demanding world of entertainment.

What To Expect From This Episode:

🎭 Emily's Journey with Mental Health: Emily discusses her first encounter with depression while working on The Walking Dead and how she manages her mental wellness.

💔 Coping with Hollywood Rejection: Emily reveals the realities of rejection in the acting industry and how she balances staying open and vulnerable while facing setbacks.

🎭 Perspective and Resilience: Gain insight into Emily's perspective on maintaining passion and resilience despite the highs and lows of her career.

Key Takeaways:

-Emotional Awareness: Understand the impact of staying in a vulnerable state on mental health.

-Coping Mechanisms: Learn effective strategies for dealing with rejection and maintaining resilience.

-Personal Growth: Explore the benefits of journaling and a growth mindset in navigating life's challenges.

-Perspective and Passion: Gain insight into maintaining perspective and passion in the face of setbacks.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Emily Kinney as she delves into the emotional complexities of her career and offers valuable advice on maintaining mental wellness.

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A special thank you to the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence for supporting this webcast. I also want to thank Oji Life Lab for their generous support: https://ojilifelab.com. Oji Life Lab is the leader in mastery-centered learning for the workplace. To develop your skills in leadership, emotional intelligence and more, visit oji life lab dot com or click the link in the description of this video and use the promo code DEALINGWITHFEELINGS to save 25%.

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