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Hope Starts With Us

Daniel H. Gillison Jr.

Booking Overview

This interview-led mental health advocacy podcast focuses on mental illness, caregiving, access to care, and reducing stigma, with external guests including clinicians, nonprofit and community-health leaders, caregivers, volunteers, public figures, and people sharing lived experience. Credible candidates include mental health professionals, advocates with relevant lived experience, caregiver-support experts, and leaders advancing mental health equity; booking difficulty is medium because guests typically need clear subject-matter relevance and a connection to NAMI's mission.

Metrics

Episodes: 114

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 26.5k subscribers

Instagram: 319.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

marcom@nami.org

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Host

Daniel H. Gillison Jr. - Chief executive officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a national mental health advocacy organization.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Mental health clinicians, researchers, nonprofit and community-health leaders, caregiver-support specialists, volunteers with relevant experience, public advocates, and people with compelling lived experience of mental illness.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical or research expertise in mental health, Leadership of mental health programs or advocacy initiatives, Direct experience supporting people and families affected by mental illness, Established public advocacy or content-creation reach, Compelling lived-experience perspective

Recent Guest Discussions

Kristen Doute - The First Year Of Parenthood, Infertility, Mental Health, And Changing Identity

Dr. Christine Crawford - Parenthood, Infertility, Identity Changes, And Mental Health

Inigo San Gil - Volunteering And The Impact Of The NAMI Helpline

Megan Rochford - The NAMI Helpline, Family Caregiver Support, And Volunteer Services

Jessica Clementino - Volunteering, Family Support, And The Impact Of The NAMI Helpline

Recent Topics

Mental Health, Schizophrenia, Caregiving, Psychiatry, Health Equity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Inspiring Hope Through Research Featuring Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Ph.D.

October 07, 2026

Tune in for a conversation between American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Senior Vice President of Research Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman and NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. During their conversation, the pair discusses the ways that both NAMI and AFSP turn science into hopeful action for people affected by either mental health conditions or suicide. Listeners will hear from Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman what research has been inspiring hope for her, themes of impactful interventions, and...

From Being Fit to Feeling Well Featuring Dr. Christine Crawford and Camila Ramón

September 23, 2026

In this episode, Peloton instructor and singer Camila Ramón joins guest host, Dr. Christine Crawford, NAMI’s chief medical officer. Camila Ramón has led a lifelong journey with exercise and fitness at the core, first as a dancer in her youth and now as a cycling, running, and strength instructor with Peloton. Her experiences weren’t always full of acceptance and body positivity, though. Together, Camila and Dr. Crawford explore navigating Hispanic cultural expectations, repairing relationship...

Get Ready to Vote for Mental Health Featuring Brandon Graham

September 09, 2026

Ahead of National Voter Registration Day, this episode explores the importance of advocacy and taking action by voting for mental health. Brandon Graham, NAMI’s director of advocacy, joined NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. for a conversation about advocating about mental health and how people can get involved. Throughout their discussion, Brandon will also share the top reasons to vote for mental health and resources for making sure listeners are ready to vote this November.  Learn more at vo...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Hope Starts With Us?

Hope Starts With Us is hosted by Daniel H. Gillison Jr.. Its publicly listed email is marcom@nami.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Hope Starts With Us?

The publicly listed email for Hope Starts With Us: marcom@nami.org.

How many listeners does Hope Starts With Us have?

Podseeker estimates Hope Starts With Us reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Hope Starts With Us?

Hope Starts With Us typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Mental health clinicians, researchers, nonprofit and community-health leaders, caregiver-support specialists, volunteers with relevant experience, public advocates, and people with compelling lived experience of mental illness. Common among recent guests: Clinical or research expertise in mental health; Leadership of mental health programs or advocacy initiatives; Direct experience supporting people and families affected by mental illness. Recent guests include Kristen Doute, Dr. Christine Crawford, and Inigo San Gil.

How hard is it to get booked on Hope Starts With Us?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Hope Starts With Us cover?

Recent episodes cover Mental Health, Schizophrenia, Caregiving, Psychiatry, and Health Equity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

marcom@nami.org

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