Recharge with David Ko
Recharge with David Ko
Podcast Description
Recharge with David Ko is a 5-part limited podcast series premiering in May to honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Hosted by David Ko, CEO of Calm, the podcast invites listeners to explore the central question of his bestselling book, Recharge: Boosting Your Mental Battery, One Conversation at a Time: How do we recharge our mental energy when the world feels draining?In each episode, David engages in intimate, candid conversations with celebrities, thought leaders, and mental health experts about their personal journeys to recharge, recharge techniques, and how they manage mental wellness in a fast-paced world. Drawing from David's own story and the themes of his book, the series will normalize mental health conversations, reduce stigma, and empower listeners to assess and replenish their mental energy.
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The podcast focuses on mental wellness, personal journeys, and recharge techniques, with episodes highlighting topics such as celebrities sharing their coping strategies and expert advice on managing mental energy in a demanding world.
Recharge with David Ko is a 5-part limited podcast series premiering in May to honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Hosted by David Ko, CEO of Calm, the podcast invites listeners to explore the central question of his bestselling book, Recharge: Boosting Your Mental Battery, One Conversation at a Time: How do we recharge our mental energy when the world feels draining?
In each episode, David engages in intimate, candid conversations with celebrities, thought leaders, and mental health experts about their personal journeys to recharge, recharge techniques, and how they manage mental wellness in a fast-paced world. Drawing from David’s own story and the themes of his book, the series will normalize mental health conversations, reduce stigma, and empower listeners to assess and replenish their mental energy.
Emmy-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph brings her electrifying presence to David Ko’s podcast, sharing the journey from Broadway’s “Dreamgirls” to her beloved role as Barbara Howard on “Abbott Elementary.” With trademark authenticity, Sheryl recounts transforming personal tragedy into purpose by founding the Diva Foundation after losing friends to AIDS in the 1980s.
Her historic Emmy win at age 65 becomes a powerful testament to perseverance, embodying her philosophy that “it’s not over ’til you say it’s over.” Sheryl candidly discusses fighting for authentic Black representation in an industry that once marginalized her, advising listeners to “build your own table” when faced with exclusion.
Sheryl shares touching stories of mentorship and her commitment to mental health advocacy through community walks that blend mindfulness with social justice.
With delightful self-assurance, she celebrates embracing the very features once mocked by bullies—her distinctive lips and nose—now admired worldwide. Sheryl’s memoir “DIVA 2.0: 12 Life Lessons From Me For You!” and her campaign for mental wellness and racial equity reflect her lifelong commitment to creating meaningful change through authentic representation.
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