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Episode 45: Checking In with Michelle Williams
We have a few Olympic hold-overs, starting off with the Special Olympics Athletes finally getting the same financial rewards as Olympic Athletes for medaling and the heart-warming s story of Polish Olympian, Maria Andrejczyk. This one may make you cry a few happy tears. Amy brings in our theme this month with mental health awareness and the incredible Michelle Williams, who candidly talks about her struggles with mental health despite being an incredibly successful singer and actress, and how "checking-in" saved her. Amy also shares some really amazing websites and apps that can help if you or someone you know are struggling with mental health. Finally, there are just a few updates on some people featured in our earlier podcasts that you will want to hear. Lots of great stories to inspire this week!
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We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com.
Follow us on our social media:
Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1
Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek
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