SMART relaunches podcast for members with season focused on mental health

SMART has officially relaunched the Talking SMART podcast, newly focused on providing information, resources and stories that are relevant to members and their families.

“Relaunching the Talking SMART podcast is part of our work to make sure members are getting the information they need and hearing the stories that matter to them,” said SMART Director of Communications Paul Pimentel. “We are committed to meeting members wherever they are, whether that’s online, on social media, in print or on podcast platforms.”

As part of the new and improved Talking SMART, episodes will now be released in seasons, offering in-depth, comprehensive explorations of the topics that matter to members. The first season focuses on mental health, with episodes diving into the concept of mental wellness, what different types of mental illness look like, resources available to members and their families, and more. SMART Director of Wellness and Mental Health Support Chris Carlough was the featured guest on the season’s first episode, overviewing the basics of mental health and some of the resources available to SMART members and families.

“Really, all [that] people that are in pain want to have is to be heard, and to know that they’re not alone. And that’s what this whole thing really centers around: That you’re not alone,” Carlough said. 

Members can listen to Talking SMART by clicking here, and/or subscribing on their podcast platform of choice.