Meet Chirlane McCray - mental health advocate, writer, and activist! Special guest and son of First Lady McCray and Mayor Bill de Blasio, Dante de Blasio introduces New York City's First Lady as the host of the new podcast. Listen to learn more about the First Lady, her family, the podcast, and why she created ThriveNYC and became a national mental health advocate.

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Created in partnership with BRIC, New York City's First Lady Chirlane McCray - mental health advocate, writer, and activist - hosts a monthly conversation on mental health with leaders who are dedicated to helping New Yorkers thrive.

Each episode features candid conversations with influential figures, from artists and clinicians to executives and advocates, and provides listeners with information about mental health support resources available in the city.

Laugh, cry and smile as you hear from real people with different perspectives on the ways in which we as a society can improve the lives of Americans by making mental health a priority.