Hope Starts With Us

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery David Ko David Ko is the CEO and serves on the Board of Directors of Calm, the mental health company with the #1 app to help you sleep more, stress less, and live mindfully. Before joining Calm, David was the co-founder and CEO of the health tech company Ripple […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Megan Rochford Megan Rochford, PCC-S is a licensed clinical counselor with over 25 years of experience in leadership and clinical roles in the field of community mental health. Megan is the Director of NAMI HelpLine Operations, where she oversees the planning and implementation of the NAMI HelpLine service program […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Erin Raftery Ryan Erin Raftery Ryan is the CEO of NAMI West Los Angeles and comes from a family of military and first responders. She is married to an Army veteran and brings a multidisciplinary approach to leadership, blending expertise in nonprofit management, politics, and entertainment. A former NCAA […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Sue Abderholden, MPH Sue Abderholden has devoted her career to changing laws and attitudes that affect people with disabilities and their families. Since the fall of 2001, she has served as the executive director for NAMI Minnesota. She has held leadership positions with Arc of Minnesota, U.S. Senator Paul […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Elliott Connie Elliott Connie, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist that practices in Texas. He is the host of the popular daily podcast, “The Aha Moments”. He has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and families applying the solution focused approach to help them move their lives from the current […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Matthew D. Chase Matthew D. Chase has served as the CEO/Executive Director of the National Association of Counties (NACo) since September 2012. As the chief executive officer, he is responsible for the overall management of the association. NACo is the only national association representing America’s 3,069 county governments. During […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery DeWanda Wise DeWanda Wise is a critically acclaimed actor and filmmaker. Most recently, she stars as Nicole in Rachael Holder’s directorial debut, “Love, Brooklyn,” which debuted at Sundance ‘25. In 2024, DeWanda starred in “Three Women” on Starz, led & Executive Produced Blumhouse horror film “Imaginary,” and played Femme […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Brit Wanstrath Brit Wanstrath is the Manager of Workplace Mental Health at NAMI. They help guide the development and implementation of workplace mental health initiatives, maintain external partnerships and collaborations, and serve the NAMI Alliance through resource development and outreach. Before working at NAMI, Brit worked in research at […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Johanna Kandel Johanna Kandel is the founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and the author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder (Harlequin). She founded The Alliance after a decade-long battle with various eating disorders. Since founding The Alliance in October 2000, Johanna has brought information […]

Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Erin Raftery Ryan Erin Raftery Ryan is the CEO of NAMI West Los Angeles and comes from a family of military and first responders. She is married to an Army veteran and brings a multidisciplinary approach to leadership, blending expertise in nonprofit management, politics, and entertainment. A former NCAA […]