Emily Grossman

Emily Grossman

What happens when someone who’s been on the front lines of mental health care shares their personal journey? In this episode of 'Instinctive Talk', host Jay Insalaco sits down with Emily Grossman, a trailblazer in the mental health field. Emily, who has over a decade of experience, began her career as a peer specialist in New Jersey.

Her work spans from grassroots community mental health to influential roles in large organizations like The Jewish Board and Columbia’s Center for Practice Innovations. Notably, she was honored with the National Council for Behavioral Health’s 'Peer Specialist of the Year' Award in 2018. Currently, she directs the Training Institute at Coordinated Behavioral Care and runs a private practice. Emily frequently speaks nationwide about mental health recovery and holds a Master’s in Education from Columbia University.

This episode dives into Emily’s own path to recovery, highlighting the pivotal role of therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She candidly discusses the importance of medication in managing mental health conditions and shares insights on accepting recovery as a lifelong journey. Emily emphasizes the necessity of using skills to handle intense emotions and addresses the persistent stigma surrounding mental health. Her message is clear: being true to oneself is crucial, and hope is always within reach.

If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on navigating your own mental health journey, this conversation with Emily Grossman is a must-listen.