Episodios

  • 53. Ron Ivey | What We're Losing to Social AI - Part 1

    53. Ron Ivey | What We're Losing to Social AI - Part 1
    Feb 5 2026

    Ron Ivey is a researcher and advisor working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human flourishing, and social connection. He is the founder of Noēsis Collaborative, where he works with policymakers, technologists, and researchers to ask how technology can truly support human well-being. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Ron joins Marlon to outline the current landscape. Together, they explore social AI, loneliness, and de-skilling, setting the stage for Part 2, our season finale, focused on meaningful solutions and the path forward.

    Learn more about Ron Ivey and Noēsis Collaborative: noesiscollaborative.org

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    ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone.

    NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.
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    1 h y 12 m
  • 52. Chris Gethard & Gary Gulman | Healing Through Humor, Destigmatizing Mental Illness

    52. Chris Gethard & Gary Gulman | Healing Through Humor, Destigmatizing Mental Illness
    Jan 23 2026

    In one of our earliest episodes, Chris Gethard and Gary Gulman, two hilarious and talented comedians, actors, and authors, sat down with Marlon to discuss what life has been like since the release of their own critically acclaimed HBO Original Comedy Specials, each of which dives deeply into their personal mental health journeys. We're revisiting this conversation at a moment when the world could really use some funny people being honest, thoughtful, and human about what it actually takes to keep going.

    Chris Gethard- Career Suicide (2017)
    Gary Gulman- The Great Depresh (2019)

    Catch Gary and Chris on the road:
    https://garygulman.com/
    https://punchup.live/chrisgethard

    Check out their latest books mentioned in the episode:
    Chris Gethard- Dad at Peace (2024)
    Gary Gulman- Misfit: Growing up Awkward in the 80's (2023)

    NOTE: This episode contains conversations about suicide.
    If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.

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    ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone.
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    1 h y 34 m
  • 51. Chris Duffy | Why You Should Take Humor Seriously

    51. Chris Duffy | Why You Should Take Humor Seriously
    Jan 8 2026

    Chris Duffy is a comedian, the host of TED's How to Be a Better Human podcast, and the author of the brand-new book Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy. Chris joins Marlon for a funny, thoughtful conversation about how humor helps us build genuine human connection, especially in moments of stress, distraction, and uncertainty. Chris shares why laughter lowers our defenses, opens us up to others, and can be a powerful way back to ourselves.

    Keep up with Chris Duffy: https://chrisduffycomedy.com

    Check out How to Be a Better Human

    Pick up Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy

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    📓 FREE online mental health training at our Wellness Education Lab. WELLNESS EDUCATION LAB™ (WEL) is practical and empowering online mental health training. Each module offers three different versions for three unique audiences: students (13+), parents/guardians, and educators/school staff. Parents/guardians modules are also available in Spanish.

    ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone.

    NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.
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    1 h y 30 m
  • 50. New Year, Who Dis?

    50. New Year, Who Dis?
    Dec 25 2025
    To close out the year, we're looking back on some of the conversations that shaped This Helps in 2025. This episode is a highlight reel of moments, ideas, and voices that stayed with us: conversations about connection, vulnerability, grief, hope, power, and what actually helps us, day to day. This is not a definitive list, and it's definitely not a ranking. We had so many meaningful conversations this year, and we loved every one of them. What you'll hear in this episode is just a snapshot, a cross-section of the themes, questions, and voices that capture the spirit of what this show has been exploring and where we're hoping to go next. 🔗 Watch our 2025 recap on YouTube Featured in this episode:Dr. Nina Vasan and Dr. Darja Djordjevic, Stanford Brainstorm Larissa "Larz" May, #HalfTheStory Rainn Wilson, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution Dr. Jeffrey Hall and Dr. Andy Merolla, The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us Dr. Smita Malhotra, Los Angeles Unified School District Brian D. McLaren, Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart Anya Kamenetz, The Golden Hour: climate, children, mental health Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us Dr. John B. King, Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives 🔗 Stay connected with the podcast! Instagram: @thishelpspodcast For business: hello@thishelpspodcast.com 🔗 Stay connected with the podcast host, Marlon Morgan, Founder & CEO of Wellness Together Instagram: @mrmarlonmorgan LinkedIn: Marlon Morgan 📢 Know someone extraordinary who should be featured on This Helps? Visit https://www.thishelpspodcast.com/joinus and tell us all about it. 📓 FREE online mental health training at our Wellness Education Lab. WELLNESS EDUCATION LAB™ (WEL) is practical and empowering online mental health training. Each module offers three different versions for three unique audiences: students (13+), parents/guardians, and educators/school staff. Parents/guardians modules are also available in Spanish. ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone. NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.
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    1 h y 21 m
  • 49. Dr. Vasan and Dr. Djordjevic | AI's Impact on Human Well-Being

    49. Dr. Vasan and Dr. Djordjevic | AI's Impact on Human Well-Being
    Dec 11 2025

    Marlon sits down with Dr. Nina Vasan and Dr. Darja Djordjevic from Stanford's Brainstorm Lab to talk about the experiences that shaped their careers and the research they're doing now. We talk about how AI is reshaping mental health, relationships, and daily life. They walk us through their recent Common Sense Media study on how young people turn to chatbots for support, and they share clear, practical ways to stay grounded and connected in our rapidly changing world.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Read the Common Sense Media study: AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support

    Learn more about Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation

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    📓 FREE online mental health training at our Wellness Education Lab. WELLNESS EDUCATION LAB™ (WEL) is practical and empowering online mental health training. Each module offers three different versions for three unique audiences: students (13+), parents/guardians, and educators/school staff. Parents/guardians modules are also available in Spanish.

    ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone.

    NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.
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    1 h y 32 m
  • 48. Dr. John B. King Jr. | How Teachers Save Lives

    48. Dr. John B. King Jr. | How Teachers Save Lives
    Nov 27 2025

    In this live episode, Marlon is joined on stage at the Wellness Together Conference by Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) and 10th U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. John B. King Jr. for part two of the conversation they started earlier this year. Dr. King shares the story of the teacher who helped save his life, and what it was like to reconnect with the family who enslaved his ancestors. They talk about the threats facing public education and school-based mental health right now, and what it actually looks like to help students feel safe enough to learn.

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    📓 FREE online mental health training at our Wellness Education Lab. WELLNESS EDUCATION LAB™ (WEL) is practical and empowering online mental health training. Each module offers three different versions for three unique audiences: students (13+), parents/guardians, and educators/school staff. Parents/guardians modules are also available in Spanish.

    ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone.

    NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.
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    42 m
  • 47: Larissa May | You Can't Change the World With Fear

    47: Larissa May | You Can't Change the World With Fear
    Nov 13 2025

    This week, Marlon sits down with digital wellness pioneer Larissa May, AKA Larz, founder of #HalfTheStory and co-founder of Ginko. Together they explore how social media shapes our sense of self, why fear never creates lasting change, and how hope, integrity, and connection can. From the loneliness of early internet adolescence to her work shaping policy and curriculum for students around the world, Larz shares what she's learned about turning pain into purpose, using technology with intention, and building community in a culture that profits from distraction.

    Learn more about #HalfTheStory: halfthestoryproject.com
    Check out Ginko: heyginko.com
    Keep up with Larz: instagram.com/livinlikelarz

    Watch this episode on YouTube!

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    📓 FREE online mental health training at our Wellness Education Lab. WELLNESS EDUCATION LAB™ (WEL) is practical and empowering online mental health training. Each module offers three different versions for three unique audiences: students (13+), parents/guardians, and educators/school staff. Parents/guardians modules are also available in Spanish.

    ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone.

    NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.
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    1 h y 20 m
  • 46. Rainn Wilson | Meaning, Meat Suits, and the Myth of Fame

    46. Rainn Wilson | Meaning, Meat Suits, and the Myth of Fame
    Oct 30 2025

    This week, Marlon sits down with actor, author, and Soul Boom host Rainn Wilson for a live conversation about spirituality, purpose, and the search for meaning in a culture obsessed with fame.

    They get into what The Office has taught people about connection and comfort, why consumer spirituality can't fill a spiritual void, and how community, humility, and humor help us build lives that matter. Rainn opens up about fame, faith, and the difference between being adored and being known, and why living "in your spirit" might be the real antidote to burnout and loneliness.

    Watch Rainn's episode of This Helps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thishelpspodcast!

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    📓 FREE online mental health training at our Wellness Education Lab. WELLNESS EDUCATION LAB™ (WEL) is practical and empowering online mental health training. Each module offers three different versions for three unique audiences: students (13+), parents/guardians, and educators/school staff. Parents/guardians modules are also available in Spanish.

    ⛵️ Wellness Together is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing mental health services for students (K-12 and University), families, and educators on campus and online. Our mission is to deliver mental health support & programming to advance mental health awareness, advocacy, and access for everyone.

    NOTE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with someone immediately, call or text The Lifeline at 988.
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    1 h y 8 m