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  • Today’s episode is a special one because it marks our final episode, our grand finale after a great two year run! Today, we will take you back to the very beginning, back in 2019 before COVID-19 when Bridget Malcolm and Dr. Allie were scheming about how to open up this dialogue in the fashion industry by interviewing models about mental health issues. 

    Listen to Dr. Allie navigating you through some of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of the guests' mental health stories on topics ranging from eating disorders to quarantine to gender affirmation to addiction and coping, to sexual violence, masculinity and mental health and more.  

    Featured in this episode are Mia Kang, Teddy Quinlivan, Carre Otis, Emily DiDonato, Jolie Jones, Dylan Lynch, Kai Braden, Nick Denbeigh, Andrew Hayden Kang, Kenny Sale & Karen Elson.

    Many thanks to all of our guests along the way and special thanks to Max, Sanne Vloet, Jason Gorskie and Sara Bledsoe who helped shape the foundation for making this podcast possible.

    Stay tuned, because something new is coming in 2023. Make sure to follow Dr. Allie on IG at @alliesharmamd to be the first to know of what’s next.

    We hope you enjoy this final episode!

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Bridget Malcolm on IG @bridgetmalcolm

    Follow Dr. Allie Sharma on IG @alliesharmamd

    For more on Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie, see https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coping-with-covid-19-by-dr-allie/id1507626991

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  • Winnie Wanja is a Kenyan, a humanitarian and a model for over a decade.

    Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Winnie as they reflect on modeling in the Kenyan context, challenges with regard to lack of structure, labor rights and intellectual property rights, and her work as a humanitarian.

    Winnie enjoys beauty, editorial and commercial modeling and has worked for various international brands such as Coco Lilli, Adele Dejak, Jiamini and Maybelline.  She likes to demystify modeling myths as well as encourage and empower young models. In her other life as a humanitarian, she focuses on Monitoring and Evaluation of NGO programs. 

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Winnie Wanja on IG @winnie_wanja_

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  • Elizabeth Peyton-Jones is a health and lifestyle author, fashion industry campaigner, master herbalist, practitioner, naturopath, advisor and the founder & CEO of Models Trust, an independent organization providing reports for brands and agencies to make the talent’s workplace safer.

    Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Elizabeth as they speak about why she created Models Trust, her perspective as a healer and practitioner, and how she is trying to bring safety to the workplace for models.

    Elizabeth, through Models Trust, champions safety, sustainability, diversity, equality and inclusion for all fashion industry talent, through anonymous feedback surveys.

    She has always been passionate about changing people’s perceptions of what good health really looks like, so when in 2016, she was invited by the British Fashion Council to create a diet for models, she jumped at the chance. Unable to understand why they would need more information than was already out there, she set about exploring how to make a difference to their diets and health.

    Following a year of research, Elizabeth discovered that models faced a range of workplace risks, that not only endangered their physical health but their emotional and financial wellbeing as well and diet was a red herring to what was enabling this condition to exist. 

    More recently, Models Trust has campaigned to keep modern slavery and human trafficking out of modeling, which has led to Elizabeth talking about her vision to the United Nations General Assembly, to the US Council at the White House, and the World Economic Forum in Davos.

    We hope you enjoy this episode!

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    https://www.modelstrust.com/

    Elizabeth's Books:

    Eat Yourself Young

    Cook Yourself Young

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  • Alisa Schulz is a model and model scout and has 30+ years of experience in the industry first as an international model, and then as a photographer, model scout, actor, associate producer and more.  

    Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Alisa as they speak on her modeling career, her early childhood trauma, how she began to experience her mental health struggles and begin the process of healing, and her perspective as a model scout.

    Four years ago Alisa put all of her skills to use and created Alisa Schulz Model Scout: Model Development & Placement. She partners with other scouts and collectively has placed talent worldwide. On a human level, she has spent the last 27 years unpacking her pain, shame, and trauma in the context of abject poverty and a dysfunctional upbringing that has shaped her into who she is today.

    We hope you enjoy this episode.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Alisa on IG @alisaschulz

    Website: http://www.alisaschulzmodelscout.com

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  • Kylie Vonnahme is a Texas born fashion model and podcast co-host of “The Not So Simple Life”, who currently resides in New York City

    Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Kylie as they speak on her modeling career, struggles with body image and body weight, her shift towards wellness and health, and her journey towards becoming a podcast co-host!

    Kylie moved to NYC at 17 years old to pursue her modeling career while also attending Pace University for business management. Since then Kylie has walked the runways for designers including Versace, Chanel & Alexander Wang and starred in campaigns for major beauty brands such as Maybelline, Nars & Pat McGrath. She can also be seen gracing the covers of top International fashion publications including Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, Maxim, Issue, Marie Claire & more. Kylie is signed with Women Management in New York.

    In addition to modeling, Kylie is also the co-host of “The Not So Simple Life”, a wellness & beauty podcast Kylie founded with fellow model Sophie Longford. Together these fashion models and wellness fanatics are joined by some major guests and talk about wellness tips, beauty hacks, fashion, business, and everything in between. As a dog mom, she is a passionate advocate for animals who uses her platform to raise awareness around this topic. At 24 years old she feels that she has only just begun in her ever evolving career.

    We hope you enjoy this episode.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Kylie on IG @kylievonnahme

    Follow her podcast on IG @thenotsosimplelifepodcast

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  • Kenny Sale is an American model, actor and former semi-professional and professional indoor soccer player.

    Listen to Dr. Allie and guest co-host Kai Braden in conversation with Kenny Sale as they speak on sport and modeling, being a good man, traditional stereotypes of masculinity and the power of opening up about sexual violence.

    Kenny Sale lives in New York City and used to play semi-professional and professional indoor soccer before he began his modeling career. He’s worked with brands such as American Eagle, Zara, Target, Philip Plein, Nike, Charlie XCX, Ermanno Scvervino, Alex Morgan, and many others. When he’s not working, he fills his time with soccer, chess, and personal projects.

    This episode is part of our Masculinity and Mental Health series.  Kai Braden is a model and actor and a recent guest on Model Mentality.

    We hope you enjoy this episode.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Kenny on IG @kennysale

    Model Alliance RESPECT Program: modelalliance.org/respect or follow @modelallianceny

    Follow Kai on IG @kaibraden

    Let's Get Clinical References:

    Ingram KM et al., ‘Longitudinal associations between features of toxic masculinity and bystander willingness to intervene in bullying among middle school boys’. Journal of School Psychology. Volume 77, 2019: Pages 139-151.

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  • Andrew Hayden Kang is an Asian-American actor, model, and fitness professional who was raised in New York City. 

    Listen to Dr. Allie and guest co-host Kai Braden in conversation with Andrew Hayden Kang as they speak on his career path and breaking free from expectations, healing from a traumatic experience in the workplace, the role of faith, vulnerability as a strength and an ideal quality for masculinity and more.

    With his combined experience in modeling, fitness, and business, he is now residing in Los Angeles fully pursuing acting in TV and Film. He has a Bachelor ’s degree in Business Management and has over 6 years of consulting experience with a global firm. He is also a Men's Physique bodybuilding competitor and holds a professional title in 2x federations and is a Certified fitness instructor. Andrew’s modeling career spanned from working with clients such as Nike, Reebok, Equinox, Lifetime, and more.

    This episode is part of our Masculinity and Mental Health series.  Kai Braden is a model and actor and a recent guest on Model Mentality.

    We hope you enjoy this episode.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Andrew on all social media @andrewhaydenkang

    Website: www.andrewhhaydenkang.com

    Follow Kai on IG @kaibraden

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  • Nick Denbeigh is an American Film, Television, Commercial Actor, Model and former Athlete. 

    Listen to Dr. Allie and guest co-host Kai Braden in conversation with Nick Denbeigh as they speak on emotions as an athlete, working in the modeling industry, traditional stereotypes of masculinity and how this may serve as a barrier to getting help, masculinity as integrity and more.

    Nick is best known for his leading roles in feature films as well as his campaigns for a number of international leading brands including Call Of Duty: MW, Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Old Navy, Apple, Toyota, Hyundai, Verizon, and Disney. 

    This episode is part of our Masculinity and Mental Health series.  Kai Braden is a model and actor and a recent guest on Model Mentality. 

    We hope you enjoy this episode.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Nick on all social media @nickdenbeigh

    Website: www.nickdenbeigh.com

    Shilo's War film: https://youtu.be/_BKtpIYdHQo 

    Undeniable Goods: www.undgoods.com

    EVRYMAN: @_evryman_  [men's peer groups]

    Model Alliance Support Page: modelalliance.org/support or follow @modelallianceny

    Follow Kai on IG @kaibraden

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  • Heide Lindgren has been a model since the age of 13, is currently a psych tech in Boise, Idaho after completing a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Columbia University, and grew up in Boca Raton, FL. She moved to New York and worked with Muse Models which then led to Guess campaigns, and then to the cover of GQ. She later co-founded Models 4 Water and raised money to drill water wells in Burkina Faso. She’s also involved with two initiatives in Haiti one called REBUILD Globally, where she sits on their Board of Directors, and Deux Mains Designs, an ethical fashion brand.

    Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Heide about recognizing anxiety, working as a psych tech, reflections on relationships and much more!

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Heide on Instagram @heide_lindgren

    Website: heidelindgren.com

    Her blog: spaceforanything.com

    Rebuild Globally: https://rebuildglobally.org/

    Deux Mains: https://deuxmains.com/

    References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

    NIMH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health

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  • The following episode contains content on sexual violence that some listeners may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.

    Kai Braden is an actor, model, and a San Francisco native based in NYC and LA. 

    Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Kai as they discuss his cultural identity, a traumatic experience of sexual assault in the beginning phase of his modeling career, and the importance of mental fitness.

    As an actor, some of Kai’s roles include television shows such as “Orange Is The New Black” (Netflix), “Revenge” (ABC), “90210” (CW), and “General Hospital″ (ABC), national commercials for Crocs, Nivea, Toyota, and Dunkin Donuts, and international music videos for Katy Perry, Tata Young, and A-Mei.  As a Model with Wilhelmina as his first agency, Kai also has representation worldwide. His career has taken him around the globe to work with such clients as Men’s Health Magazine, J.Crew, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Nike, 7 For All Mankind, Lululemon, Gillette, and Samsung.  As a highly-certified and versatile Fitness Coach, Kai teaches on-demand classes for multiple virtual platforms. His coaching experience includes CrossFit and Orangetheory, with a foundation in Olympic Taekwondo. Kai’s action training compliments his work in entertainment. He also has a television production degree from Pepperdine University and serves on the Leadership Council of the labor rights nonprofit, The Model Alliance.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    IG @kaibraden @asian_cinema_entertainment @modelallianceny

    Website: https://www.kaibraden.com/

    The Advocate Article: https://www.advocate.com/people/2018/7/19/exclusive-male-models-accuse-photographer-rick-day-sexual-assault

    References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

    Dube SR, Anda RF. Whitfield CL et al. Long term consequences of childhood sexual abuse by gender of victim. Am J Prev Med. 2005; 28: 430-438. 

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  • The following episode contains content on sexual violence that some listeners may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.

    Carré Otis is a supermodel, survivor and author. Carré appeared in campaigns for Guess and Calvin Klein and on the American and International covers of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire & others.

    Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Carré about her early childhood, trauma and mental health, her path to healing, and more recently her public disclosures.

    Carré was 17 when she was scouted and then sent from New York to Paris to live with former President of Elite Europe Gérald Marie, who repeatedly raped her. Carré recently traveled to Paris where she and a dozen other survivors testified against Marie. Carré also recently filed a civil case in New York before the state’s Child Victims Act look-back window closed.

    Carré, a longtime member of the Model Alliance Leadership Council, still models and is currently represented by Iconic Focus Models, an all women-owned agency.

    **Certain topics discussed in this episode are the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation and civil litigation. The statements and claims expressed by our guests are their own.  Model Mentality and Mind Studios LLC makes no representation or warranties related to the truthfulness or veracity of any of its guests’ statements and claims, including as they may relate to any ongoing criminal investigation or civil litigation.**

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Carré Otis on IG @iamcarreotis. 

    References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

    World Health Organization (WHO). Global and regional estimates of violence against women: prevalence and health effects of intimate partner violence and non-partner sexual violence. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2013.

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  • Today on the podcast we have with us Renowned English model Karen Elson who has walked runways for everyone from Alexander McQueen to Chanel, Valentino, and Gucci, been the face of countless campaigns and graced magazine covers shot by leading photographers around the Globe.

    Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm speak with Karen on her journey with an eating disorder, emotional well-being and how she has come to a place of radical self-acceptance.

    In addition to being a model, Karen’s blossoming music career has seen the release of two full-length albums, The Ghost Who Walks and Double Roses, securing Elson’s position as a tour de force in the worlds of fashion and entertainment over her two decade-long career. 2020 saw the release of her first EP, Radio Redhead, Vol. 1, and book ‘The Red Flame’ with Rizzoli Publishing. She can currently be seen as the face of Moschino Resort 2022 while being a leading advocate for model rights in the workplace. Her latest song, the electric “Lightning Strikes,” was co-written and produced alongside the award-winning musical duo of Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk and is a taste of what’s to come from Karen’s forthcoming third full title release, signaling a new era for her as well as direction in sound.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Karen Elson on IG @misskarenelson or on her website www.karenelson.com

    References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

    Garner DM, Garfinkel PE, Schwartz D and Thompson M. (1980). Cultural expectations of thinness in women. Psychological Reports, 47, 483-491.

    Model Health Inquiry (2007): https://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk/uploads/files/1/The%20Report%20of%20the%20Model%20Health%20Inquiry,%20September%202007.pdf

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  • Dylan Lynch is a former model who began modeling and the age of 10 and was represented by Ford Models SF and LA, Milk Management London and Next Models Worldwide. 

    Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Dylan Lynch as they reflect on her early social development and modeling, her eating disorder, and substance use disorder and how control has been a central theme. 

    Dylan worked for brands including Abercrombie and Fitch, Pottery Barn, Nordstrom’s, Levi’s, O’Neill, Sephora, Givenchy, Selfridges, and more until the age of 19 when she retired and attended NYU University. 

    She recently received a degree in Sports Law and Psychology, and is currently working on social and digital media for the New York Jets.

    Through personal experience and past struggles with and eating disorder-bulimia nervosa, anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorder, she plans to combine her work in Sports and her passion for recovery to work towards reducing mental health and recovery stigma for professional athletes.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Dylan Lynch on IG @dylanlynch_2 

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  • Listen to Bridget Malcolm and Dr. Allie in conversation with with Krystal, a Fountain House member, on mental health, substance use, recovery and how for Krystal, Fountain House has been an invaluable partner through her recovery.

    Model Mentality x Fountain House: Today’s episode was created in collaboration with Fountain House. Fountain house is a national mental health nonprofit fighting to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people living with serious mental illness.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Fountain House: https://fountainhouse.org/

    References for the Let's Get Clinical segment:

    Centers for Disease Control. CDC. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2019. MMWR Suppl 2020;69(1):1-83. Centers for Disease Control. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/substance-use/index.htm#1--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelmentality/support
  • Model Mentality x Fountain House: Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Janell, a Fountain House member who spoke during our last episode on bipolar disorder and stigma, and Melodie Monrose, a fashion model and season 1 guest as they speak on mental health and communities of color, normalizing mental health in black or brown communities, the role of fountain house in her life, choosing providers that she can relate to and more.

    Today’s episode was created in collaboration with Fountain House. Fountain house is a national mental health nonprofit fighting to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people living with serious mental illness.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Fountain House: https://fountainhouse.org/

    Collage Re-entry Program: https://collegereentry.org/

    Bipolar Disorder Resources from the NIMH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/

    Follow Melodie Monrose on Instagram @melodiemonrose

    Follow Fountain House on Instagram @fountainhouse 

    Recommended Resources for BIPOC Mental Health from the Mental Health Coalition: https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BIPOC-MENTAL-HEALTH_45.pdf

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  • Model Mentality x Fountain House: Today’s episode was created in collaboration with Fountain House. Fountain house is a national mental health nonprofit fighting to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people living with serious mental illness.

    Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with with Janell, a fountain house member, on how her mental health condition directly interfered with her freshman year of college, how she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the role of stigma in communities of color, and reconciling the diagnosis of bipolar disorder within herself and within her family.

    Also be sure to catch our the next episode with Season 1 guest Melodie Monrose speaking with Janell in our Let’s Get Real format about mental health, culture and stigma.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Fountain House: https://fountainhouse.org/

    Collage Re-entry Program: https://collegereentry.org/

    Bipolar Disorder Resources from the NIMH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/

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  • Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm as they reflect on their conversation with Clara McGregor from the previous episode, and as they speak on their takeaways, what anxiety is, the difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder, when and how to get help and more!

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

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  • Catch this bonus conversation with Dr. Allie interviewing her co-host Bridget Malcolm about going viral on Tik Tok, opening up about mental health, why she's speaking up, and more. 

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Bridget Malcolm on Instagram @bridgetmalcolm.

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  • Clara McGregor is an actress, producer and model and the oldest of Ewan McGregor's four daughters.  She studied photography at NYU and is most proud of starting her own production company called Deux Dames Entertainment.

    Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Clara McGregor as they speak about her anxiety starting in early childhood, her family life and modeling career, an abusive relationship and recovering from Xanax addiction.

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    Links:

    Follow Clara McGregor on IG @claramcgregor

    References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

    Ghandour RM, Sherman LJ, Vladutiu CJ, Ali MM, Lynch SE, Bitsko RH, Blumberg SJ. Prevalence and treatment of depression, anxiety, and conduct problems in U.S. children. The Journal of Pediatrics, 2018.

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  • Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm as they reflect on their conversation with Pamela Bell from the previous episode, and as they speak on their takeaways, emotional health, communication within a family as a daughter and as a mother with Bridget and Pamela, and more!  

    Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.

    As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

    The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions.

    Thank you for listening to Model Mentality.  Model Mentality is brought to you by Mind Studios.

    References:

    - Dr. Allie referenced @drbeckyathome on IG who is now at the IG handle @drbeckyatgoodinside.

    - The Mental Health Coalition: Follow on IG @mentalhealthcoalition

    - The Mood Meter by Dr. Mark Brackett: Follow on IG @themoodmeter

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