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This Helps with Marlon Morgan
We already know what helps. Connection is the cure. This Helps with Marlon Morgan is a podcast about the healing power of human relationships and how we thrive in community. Hosted by Marlon Morgan, licensed therapist and Founder & CEO of Wellness Together, each episode features an authentic conversation with a guest who helps others and reflects deeply on what helps them. From leaders in mental health, education, and technology to voices in entertainment, policy, and more, This Helps explores…
Episodes
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Who Helped You? Michael Tubbs & Maryann Santella
Michael Tubbs is the former mayor of Stockton, California, and founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC). Maryann Santella is a longtime educator and school…
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James Sills | Why Singing Makes Us Feel Better
This week, Marlon is joined by James Sills, musician, singing leader, and author of DO/SING, for a conversation about the surprising power of singing…
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BEST OF THIS HELPS | Dr. Michael Rich
We're going back to the early days of This Helps for a special best-of episode! In March 2024, Marlon and his first co-host Jeremiah Aja welcomed Dr. Michael…
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My Four Dads with Joe Gidjunis, Josh Kagi (Grown Up Dad) and Merve Lapus (Common Sense Media)
Joe Gidjunis and Josh Kagi, the team behind PBS's Grown Up Dad, join Marlon for an candid, heartfelt, and very funny conversation about modern fatherhood: the…
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Kaitlin Tiches | Helping Kids Use Social Media Safely
Kaitlin Tiches is the Knowledge and Research Strategy Manager at the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital, where she tracks research on children…
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Paul Scheer | Trauma, Baldness & the Case for Minivans
Actor, comedian, podcaster, and author Paul Scheer joins Marlon for a conversation inspired by his memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma. Paul talks about…
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This Helps Day: An Invitation to Get Offline
We're getting offline. Together. On September 9th, join us in San Diego for the first-ever This Helps Day, a distraction-free day built around trading pixels…
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Craig Shoemaker | Laugh More, Feel Better
Comedian and mental health advocate Craig Shoemaker has spent decades making people laugh. But somewhere along the way, he started asking a bigger question: if…
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Jessica Joelle Alexander | What Denmark Gets Right About Childhood
Jessica Joelle Alexander is a bestselling author, researcher, and expert on Danish parenting, education, and child wellbeing. She is the author of The Danish…
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Dr. Jenny Radesky | The Tech Designed to Keep Kids Hooked
Dr. Jenny Radesky is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, researcher, and leading expert on children and digital media. She is the David G. Dickinson…
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Common Sense Media: Helping Kids Stay Human Online With Edda Collins Coleman
This week, Marlon talks with Edda Collins Coleman, Vice President of Communications at Common Sense Media. Edda's work sits at the intersection of education…
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Dr. Jean Twenge | What Parents Get Wrong About Screen Time
Dr. Jean Twenge is a psychologist, researcher, and author whose work has helped shape the national conversation around generational difference, technology, and…
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Youth Mental Health in a Digital Age: A Conversation from The Future of Mental Healthcare 2026
This week we're sharing a panel from the Future of Mental Healthcare conference. Marlon moderates a conversation featuring friends of the pod, John MacPhee…
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Attorney General Raúl Torrez | The Man Who Beat Facebook
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins Marlon for a conversation about child safety, online exploitation, and holding Big Tech accountable. A longtime…
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom, First Partner of CA: Building a California for All
Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California, an award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and founder of the California Partners Project. She has spent…
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Peter Jones | What Medieval Wisdom Tells Us About Modern Life
Medieval historian Peter Jones joins Marlon to talk about his new book, Self-Help from the Middle Ages: What the Seven Deadly Sins Can Teach Us About Living…
This Helps with Marlon MorganDr. Lisa Damour | Teen Anxiety, Big Feelings, and When to Worry
Dr. Lisa Damour is a psychologist, bestselling author, and one of the clearest voices on teenagers, anxiety, and adolescent development. She is the author of…
This Helps with Marlon MorganRon Ivey, Part 2 | Human Flourishing in the Age of AI
In Part 2 of this conversation, Marlon and Noēsis Collaborative Founder & CEO Ron Ivey shift their focus to what comes next. They explore what it means to…
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Ron Ivey, Part 1 | What We're Losing to Social AI
Ron Ivey is a researcher and advisor working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human flourishing, and social connection. He is the founder of…
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Chris Gethard & Gary Gulman | Healing Through Humor, Destigmatizing Mental Illness
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…
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Chris Duffy | Why You Should Take Humor Seriously
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…
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New Year, Who Dis?
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…
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Dr. Vasan and Dr. Djordjevic | AI's Impact on Human Well-Being
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…
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Dr. John B. King Jr. | How Teachers Save Lives
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…
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Larissa May | You Can't Change the World With Fear
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…
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Rainn Wilson | Meaning, Meat Suits, and the Myth of Fame
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…
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Annie Slease | Mental Health Literacy and the Power of Language
Annie Slease is the Cofounder and CEO of the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative. She joins This Helps to share her journey from teaching English and…
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Dr. Jeff Hall & Dr. Andy Merolla | The Calories of Connection: Feeding Your Social Biome
This week Marlon sits down with Dr. Jeff Hall and Dr. Andy Merolla, authors of The Social Biome. Jeff is a professor of communication studies at the University…
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Glennon Doyle | The Courage to Choose Joy
In this episode of This Helps, we're sharing something truly memorable, highlights from a conversation between our host Marlon Morgan and bestselling author…
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Richard Barrera | Hope, Leadership, and the Power of Community
San Diego Unified School District Board Vice President, Senior Policy Advisor to California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and candidate for…
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Houston Kraft | Building a Kinder World - Empathy in Action
Houston Kraft, educator, speaker, and co-founder of CharacterStrong, joins us to talk about what it really takes to build a kinder world. Author of Deep…
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Dr. Smita Malhotra | Parenting, Perspective, and Raising Joyful Kids
This week we're joined by Dr. Smita Malhotra, Chief Medical Director of Los Angeles Unified, pediatrician, author, and TEDx speaker. Dr. Malhotra helped led…
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Brian D. McLaren | Faith, Fear, and Facing the Future
This week we're joined by author, activist, and theologian Brian McLaren for a conversation about collapse, connection, and finding courage in uncertain times…
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Augustus Mays | What the Department of Education Is Really For
This week, we're joined by Augustus Mays, Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement at The Education Trust, for a powerful conversation about equity…
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Vicki Shabo | Care, Culture, and the Need for Paid Leave
In this episode, we talk with Vicki Shabo about what it means to build a more inclusive, care-centered economy. One that actually supports families and…
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Jill Murphy | Navigating the Digital Landscape with Common Sense Media
This week we're joined by Jill Murphy, Chief Content Officer at Common Sense Media, and self-proclaimed Golden Girls superfan. Jill has been at the forefront…
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Nicole Hockley | Grief, Prevention, and the Power of Connection
Nicole Hockley, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise, joins us to talk about grief, prevention, and what it really means to protect our kids. Since…
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Anya Kamenetz | Helping Kids Thrive in the Face of Crisis
Journalist and author Anya Kamenetz joins us to talk about what it means to raise thriving kids in a changing world. Drawing from her bestselling book The…
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Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs | Patriarchy, Power, and Storytelling as Resistance
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs joins us to talk about the power of storytelling, the roots of American patriarchy, who gets erased…
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Dr. John B. King, Jr. | How Teachers Change Lives
Dr. John B. King Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), former U.S. Secretary of Education, and lifelong advocate for students, joins…
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Alex Briscoe | Empowering Change in Youth Mental Health Systems
Alex Briscoe is the Principal of Public Works Alliance, a nonprofit consultancy that seeks to expand school-based mental health services, strengthen the…
This Helps with Marlon MorganMerve Lapus | Raising Kids in a Digital World
Merve Lapus is the Vice President of Education Outreach and Engagement at Common Sense Media. He joins Marlon and Hannah to explore the challenges of raising…
This Helps with Marlon MorganGraham Wiseman | Turning Pain Into Purpose
Graham Wiseman is the co-founder and CEO of BeingWellCA, an organization dedicated to improving youth mental health. After losing his son to suicide, he became…
This Helps with Marlon MorganMariaEsther Izquierdo-Hemmen | Mending Matters: Changing Young Lives
In this episode of This Helps, MariaEsther Izquierdo-Hemmen, CEO & Co-Founder of Mending Matters, shares her journey of grit and perseverance. She opens up…
This Helps with Marlon MorganChris Gethard | Laughing Together: Connection Through Comedy
In this episode of This Helps, Marlon and Hannah sit down with comedian, actor, and writer Chris Gethard and Britney Stone, Senior Director of Outreach and…
This Helps with Marlon MorganFOMO, Phones, and Friendship - A Cross-Generational Perspective
It's a family affair on this episode of This Helps! Marlon and Hannah dive into a cross-generational conversation on mental health with Marlon's Gen Alpha son…
This Helps with Marlon MorganTank Tops, Sunburns, and Human Connection
This week, we're bringing you Marlon's heartfelt keynote address from the 8th Annual Wellness Together Conference. Marlon shares personal stories about…
This Helps with Marlon MorganAt Our Best When We're Together
We're switching things up with this episode to share something special: Marlon's inspiring keynote address from the 7th Annual Wellness Together Conference. He…
This Helps with Marlon MorganDr. Louise L. Hayes Helps Us Thrive Through Acceptance and Commitment
Dr. Louise L. Hayes is a clinical psychologist, author, and meditation teacher dedicated to helping people thrive through mindfulness and acceptance practices…
This Helps with Marlon MorganSarah Rice Helps Shed Light on Mental Health in Reality TV
Sarah Rice, AMFT, a nine-season veteran of The Challenge known for her strength and determination, is a mental health advocate and podcast host. As host of…
This Helps with Marlon MorganLenore Skenazy Helps Parents Let Their Kids Grow
Lenore Skenazy is a journalist, author, and advocate for children's independence, best known for founding the "Free-Range Kids" movement. She is also the…
This Helps with Marlon MorganCyberFareedah Helps Parents Protect Their Kids Online
Fareedah Shaheed (also known as CyberFareedah), is an award-winning internet safety expert and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and founder of Sekuva and the…
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Patrick J. Kennedy Helps Redefine Courage, Break Addiction Stigma, and Encourage Political Action
Recorded live at Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference! Patrick J. Kennedy is a former U.S. Representative known for his pivotal…
This Helps with Marlon MorganVikram Patel Helps Promote Global Mental Health, Social Connectedness, and Universal Health Care
Vikram Patel is the Paul Farmer Professor and Chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, where he also leads the…
This Helps with Marlon MorganSeason 2 of This Helps Coming October 17th!
Season 2 of This Helps drops October 17th! 🎉 Expect great chats with leading helpers including Vikram Patel, Lenore Skenazy, and Patrick Kennedy. Until then…
This Helps with Marlon MorganSimran Jeet Singh | Joy, Humility, and Sikh Wisdom
Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of history at Union Theological Seminary, senior adviser for the Aspen Institute's Religion & Society…
This Helps with Marlon MorganRyan Stanger Helps Us Get Started With Something New, Make changes, and Build a Routine
Ryan Stanger is an actor, comedian, and podcast host sharing his love of movies on Action Boyz and his love of fitness on The Dumbbells. He is also a longtime…
This Helps with Marlon MorganDena Trujillo & Natalia Dayan Help Empower Others, Utilize AI, and Teach the Importance of Genuine Concern
Dena Trujillo, CEO of Crisis Text Line, has spent over 20 years operating at the intersection of nonprofit and for-profit, discovering and amplifying models…
This Helps with Marlon MorganJohn MacPhee Helps Us Understand Mental Health Safety Nets, the Influence of Technology, and Second Chances
John MacPhee is the CEO of The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit organization that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young…
This Helps with Marlon MorganSteve Adelsheim Helps Amplify Youth Voices, Use Social Media for Good, and Emphasize the Importance of Community
Steven Adelsheim, MD, is a Clinical Professor & Associate Chair for Community Engagement at Stanford's Department of Psychiatry, directing the Center for Youth…