01 "Need Help. Kindness Appreciated." [Mark's Story]

SUPERHUMANS

Jan 05, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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Episode description

If given a do-over in life, what would you do with it?

This SUPERHUMANS story takes us on a beautifully raw journey that displays the courage and honesty it takes to battle one’s inner demons and overcome a path of self-destruction.

Listen, absorb, and explore how you see yourself in Mark’s story.

Then share.

Trigger Warnings: addiction, substance abuse, mental health

Emotional Themes: kindness, altruism, denial, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, isolation, recovery, community, self-awareness, gratitude, acceptance, friendship

SUPERHUMANS is intended for mature audiences. Stories are raw and real. Do not consider this medical advice. Please consult with a health professional should you need medical attention.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Help is available 24 hours a day.

STORYTELLER BIO:

Mark Brand wholeheartedly believes that being hungry sucks. As a social impact entrepreneur, he believes that feeding people and re-thinking how we get it done will change the world. As a change enthusiast, Mark established A Better Life Foundation, which has now successfully fed over 3 million people globally, and counting. Oh, and he's also a semi-retired rap DJ.

SHOW NOTES:

Mark Brand: Website | Instagram
Support Mark's Foundation: A Better Life Foundation
Now This News: Social Entrepreneur Mark Brand Helps Feed The Hungry
Forbes: How This Corporate-Nonprofit-Community Partnership Creates A Better Life, With Dignity

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CONNECT WITH THE CREATORS

Dr. G (Gautam Gulati): Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Website | Newsletter
Pamela Rothenberg: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Newsletter

FEATURED MUSICIAN:

Special thanks to Radha Mehta, a compassionate and highly talented filmer, painter and, composer who composed the orginal song you hear bookending today's episode. For more of her music, follow her on Spotify and visit her website at radhamehta.com
Connect with Radhma Mehta: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Explore her artwork @radhamehta_art, including a "Say Their Names" Memorial Portrait Series honoring Black lives stolen due to police brutality @saytheirnames.memorial

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SHOW CREDITS:

Executive Producer & Show Co-Creator - Dr. Gautam Gulati

Senior Producer & Show Co-Creator - Pamela Rothenberg

Sound Design & Mixing - Rob Speight

Audio Engineer - Jay Wujun Yow

Community & Content Manager - Tara Bhikha

Original Theme Music Composition - Daniel Brunelle

Original Music Composition - Radha Mehta