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Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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A Conversation with Crowd Favorite George Brooks

January 24, 2022 • Abby Berger • Episode 33

Date: January 24, 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: A Conversation with Crowd Favorite George Brooks

Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with Independence Center member, Star Dancer, and winner of the Crowd Favorite award at Dancing with the St. Louis Stars 2022, George Brooks. We talk about George’s background growing up and how he learned he had paranoid schizophrenia. We also talk about Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, a special gift given by Abbey Eilermann from Daily Disco, and how support from another Star Dancer, Kevin Travers, makes a difference in George’s life.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:25 - 21:07 Growing Up George

22:45 - 24:52 Schizophrenia Diagnosis

25:16 - 28:06 Education & Employment

28:09 - 36:56 Dancing with the St. Louis Stars 2022

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Independence Center

Dancing with the St. Louis Stars

George’s Bio

IC’s Employment Program

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