Ep. #97: The Art of Cultivating Resilient Young Spirits: Brittany Richmond

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

In today’s episode, guest Brittany Richmond, a former school counselor turned teen mental health speaker, brings her expertise and personal experience to the table, providing a poignant, empowering, and educational narrative. Her narrative is as galvanizing as it is tender, offering an arsenal of strategies that promise to guide the youth in their battles. This conversation is not just a discussion; it's an invitation to join a movement intent on erasing the stigma attached to mental health—one heartfelt conversation at a time.

Connect with Brittany Richmond:

Website: https://www.brittanyrichmond.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanyrichmond
Campsite: https://campsite.bio/brittanyrichmond
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-richmond-b5914b1b9/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(2:03) Who is Brittany Richmond?

(4:12) The importance of relatability and authority in the realm of support with teens facing mental health

(8:43) Anxiety can come in a lot of different forms, and course correction

(13:01) Generational differences in resilience and adaptation

(16:30) The importance of giving grace on all sides

(19:17) Relationship building

(23:21) Youth: Embracing their true selves and building connections based on genuine self-acceptance.

(27:12) Okay, not to be liked

(28:05) Fomo vs. The pursuit of joy and self-discovery

(30:09) Modeling relationships: Start doing creative things

(37:58) Sail away from the urge not to talk about mental health

(38:40) Outro