Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle dickinson moravek

May is Mental Health Month. So, our guest today, Michelle Dickinson-Moravek will join us to discuss this important topic and more. When Michelle started writing her book Breaking Into My Life, she assumed that Part 3 would be about coming to terms with growing up as the daughter of a bipolar mother. After years of playing the role of child caregiver, writing her memoir launched Michelle on a journey of self-discovery that would prove surprisingly healing. Coming to terms, she realized, was no longer enough. She had to break into her own life, a quest that literally played out as she was writing the final pages. Michelle has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 18 years. She is currently an associate director at Johnson & Johnson and is proud to be amongst the leadership team of the company’s Mental Health Diplomat employee resource group. She also designed and implemented “Perfect, Just the Way You Are,” a powerful wellness after-school enrichment program for under-served communities that focuses on taking care of the body though diet and exercise while bolstering self-confidence and self-love. Michelle’s mission is to raise awareness and compassion for those struggling with mental illness along with those who care for them. Visit http://breakingintomylife.com & https://www.mentalhealthresourcekit.com/free-kit for a free Mental Health Resource Kit.    

Did you know that Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (46.6 million) experiences mental illness in a given year? This is an obvious staggering number!!! Michelle Dickinson Moravek joins the Functionised Podcast to discuss her life experiences growing up with her mother, who was diagnosed as bipolar. These experiences became a heartfelt, open and honest memoir, which became Breaking into My Life. Michelle and the mad scientist Jim Goetz podcast on mental health and how society views it often as a stigma. Michelle looks to remove the negative connotation and those suffering in silence may be able to find the courage and receive the support they need for a healthy and productive life. Michelle's goal is a day where we as a whole can discuss mental illness in the same manner we discuss other diseases such as heart disease or diabetes. Conversations with a dark veil around it cannot possibly survive. It is through open and honest communication we can find acceptance and navigate mental illness to the fullest.  Functionised Show Notes   Functionised Instagram: @functionised Functionised Facebook: @functionised

This week I invited Michelle back to dig deeper into how we can help our future generations deal with the challenge of mental health. Tune into the show to hear some unsettling statistics on how far reaching mental illness is and get some wonderful insights on what each of us can do to make a difference for the over 260 million kids dealing with this challenge.

To say growing up with a bi-polar mother was not easy, is a major understatement for this weeks guest. Listen to the show to hear Michelle openly share her story and highlight some of the things that helped her not just survive, but eventually thrive.

In this episode of The Executive Innovation Show Podcast, Carrie Chitsey speaks with Michelle Dickinson-Moravek and Courtney Blanton about how to break down the mental health stigma walls. Michelle Dickinson-Moravek has been in the pharmaceutical industry for over 18 years. She is currently an associate director at Johnson & Johnson. She is the author of "Breaking Into My Life" and a social moderator at the non-profit 18 Percent. Michelle is out to raise awareness and compassion for those struggling with mental illness. Courtney Blanton is the Executive Director of the Hi How Are You Project, an Austin-based, nonprofit organization inspiring new conversations about mental health issues by funding and creating thoughtful media content, projects, and events. Listen in as we discuss topics such as: We talk to Michelle Dickinson about her struggle growing up with a bipolar mother. We hear about the obstacles that come along with this experience and the empowerment Michelle found through her story. We speak about the stigma that Michelle experienced with her mother’s bipolar disorder and why language is very important when it comes to removing the mental health stigma. Hear the advice given to both children and adults who have a loved one with a mental illness. How to not get lost in being a mental health caregiver and take care of yourself too. Courtney tells her story why the how Hi, How Are You? was started and it's relationship with the arts and music (Austin City Limits). She speaks on dealing with mental health issues her whole life and how people can take control of their situation. How can the entertainment industry raise awareness of mental health and educate others? We discuss the art of Daniel Johnston and the story behind his murals across the city of Austin, Texas. He has been recognized by the Flaming Lips and even Kurt Cobain. To find out more about these amazing ladies, follow their journeys and non-profits. To find out what Humans Helping Humans is doing to raise awareness and impact mental health. Support the show (http://www.helpinghumans.care)

Join me and Michele Dickinson-Moravek to discuss her book, Breaking into My Life" how she helped herself to understand the world of mental illness.  Michelle Dickinson-Moravek, an associate director at Johnson & Johnson, has been in the pharmaceutical industry for over 18 years. Having grown up with a bipolar mother, she has spent her life grappling with the impact of mental health issues and care giving. Writing this book helped her break into her own life at long last.