4. Hannah Gelman and How to Dream and Act Big
Today, you’ll hear from Hannah Gelman, a now 23-year-old actor and voice actor. If you listened to episode #3 with Dr. Elyse Dubo, you might find it interesting to know that Hannah is Elyse’s daughter. Hannah opens up about her struggles with anxiety and sleep as a teen, how she dreams big despite the uncertainty of her field, and what her parents did really well. Instagram @hannah_gelman Website www.hannahgelman.com
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A Glance at the Episode
>>>2:42: Finding stuff you love; holding on to joy; avoiding the traps of comparison and needing validation
>>>9:35: Where Hannah learned to dream big and how she responds to the uncertainty of pursuing a career in the Arts
>>>18:20: Growing up with anxiety and what helped
>>>24:39: Her role models and what her parents did well
>>>34:11: How she stopped worrying about what others think and how she navigates tricky moments
>>>40:57: Her struggles with sleep in the teen years; how she deals with a busy mind at bedtime; how she organizes herself so she has enough time for sleep
>>>1:02:02: Her dream life in 5 years and how she stays focused on what she really wants
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Hannah Gelman’s Bio:
Hannah Gelman is an actor, voice actor, and entrepreneur with an online health and wellness business. She is passionate about helping young people up-level their mindset and create a life on their own terms. Hannah is a mental health advocate and strives to decrease stigma around mental health issues. Instagram @hannah_gelman Website www.hannahgelman.com
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Resources
For professionals and organizations: Please visit www.decodeinsomnia.com/professionals to learn how to integrate the DECODE Insomnia resources into your practice and to download the DECODE Insomnia START Kit.
For help with sleep: Start here. ***Please note: The Find the Eight podcast series has been replaced by the DECODE Insomnia START video series***
For parents: Download all of the resources including 5 Tips to Help Your Teen Sleep Better (Even If They're Not Ready Yet) and Tips to Navigate Bedtime & Electronics Struggles cheatsheet.
About The DECODE Project Podcast
In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and youth psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi speaks to parents, youth, and other experts about what really moves the dial on change when change is difficult. Learn more: Website//Instagram//YouTube
Music by Micheal Lerner
Disclaimer
The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management. Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider.
