572. Let’s talk about our mental health. ImpactUp: PAUSE - Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott

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Overview

Ready to hit pause ⏸️ on the grind? This #ImpactUp, we’re gathering on World Mental Health Day to dive into powerful conversations by day and take them to local meetups worldwide by evening🌍 Listen in as Jon + Becky share what’s coming up on October 10th and why you don’t want to miss it. It’s time to build cultures of well-being from the inside out. Grab your (free!) spot now at weareforgood.com/impactup.

💡 Learn

  • The importance of pause and mental health in our sector

  • Findings from We Are For Good’s Mental Health Survey

  • Overview of the Impact Up gathering on October 10th

It’s going to be a day of amazing conversations, but most importantly, it’s going to be a time to gather, reflect, rest, and pause.
— Becky Endicott, Co-Founder + Chief Storyteller, We Are For Good

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Episode Highlights

  • An invitation to pause on October 10th (0:45) 

  • Mental Health Survey findings (5:00)

  • Call to action + Personal reflections (7:20) 

  • What to expect at ImpactUp (12:35)

  • Jon’s One Good Thing: We want you to embrace the pause. You are worthy of intentional reflection. You're worthy of community connection. (15:30)

Powerful Quotes

"Over half of the respondents to the survey... reported that their workload is either somewhat unmanageable or very unmanageable." -Becky

"53% of people are not utilizing any mental health services. They are often citing cost and time constraints as barriers." - Becky

"We got to talk about this. We got to lift our stories out. I want you to feel safe that you can talk about what you're struggling with inside your mind, body, and soul." - Becky

“Your voice is so important, and we want to hear from you and your organization.” -Becky

“We're nurturing both your heart and your mind here. We don't think that they're two separate things.” - Jon

“The whole idea is not just talking, but actually growing and learning and breathing together.” -Jon

“It's going to be a day of amazing conversations, but most importantly, it's going to be a time to gather, reflect, rest, and pause.” -Becky

“You are worthy of intentional reflection. You're worthy of community connection.” -Jon 

“These ImpactUp gatherings, they're a place for you. It's a place to share, gather, get curious, and get activated.” -Becky

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