Episode 23

Embracing Performance & Vulnerability for Mental Health Resilience with Jess Ward

Jess Ward of Positively Jessica Ward joins me as we tackle the complexities of mental health and the therapeutic nature of the arts.

In this episode, Jess shares her raw account of overcoming bullying, her transformation of adversity into advocacy, and the essential role of confidence and resilience in the demanding world of performing arts. We explore how subtle yet impactful lifestyle tweaks, like choosing phone calls over video chats, could ease your daily grind.

Jess and I exchange stories, reflect on redefining success away from societal pressures, and champion self-compassion with an urgency that resonates with anyone feeling the academic or professional squeeze.

About the Podcast

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Campus Chronicles
Campus Chronicles

About your host

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Brooke Young

Brooke Young is a multi-passionate publicist, lifestyle TV host, public speaking mentor, and communication consultant. She works with a wide range of clients across the globe, and across a diverse range of industries, to help them create, develop, and promote powerful messages through heart-centered storytelling. Additionally, as a Lifestyle Expert and TV Host, she is passionate about sharing solutions and products that make everyone's lives happier and healthier. She has formerly worked On-Air with FOX Sports, competed in the Miss America Organization, and is the Author of a Children's Book. She has over a decade of professional performing background and loves sharing stories that truly matter.