Episode Details

In this heartfelt episode of Open My Mind (OMM), Jon Hamm opens up about his personal experiences with loss, grief, and the crucial importance of mental health care. Hamm reflects on how his mother instilled the value of education, but her passing at a young age left a deep emotional void in his life, a "crater" that profoundly affected him.

💡 Key insights:

• Hamm shares how the loss of both his grandmother and father during his time at the University of Texas led to feelings of intense isolation.
• With the help of family friends and his sister’s concern, he sought therapy—a pivotal decision that marked the beginning of his healing.
• Therapy, combined with medication, helped reframe his mindset, showing him that mental health should be treated just like physical health.
• Hamm advocates for breaking the stigma around seeking mental health treatment, emphasizing that it’s okay to ask for help when struggling.

Now, Hamm is dedicated to using his journey as inspiration to lead with kindness and offer support to others, particularly young people navigating tough times.

🎧 Listen in for a powerful conversation on healing, mental health, and the importance of asking for help. 🌿 

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