Caitlyn Dorsey

The Abundance Alchemist Podcast

Caitlyn Dorsey

  • Intersectionality with Zane Landin

Intersectionality with Zane Landin

Wednesday 6th December 2023

Zane Landin talks about intersectionality, mental health advocacy, and embracing unique identities with Caitlyn Dorsey on The Abundance Alchemist Podcast.
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The Abundance Alchemist Podcast
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Caitlyn Dorsey
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Zane Landin on Intersectionality: Advocating for Mental Health and Identity

Episode Overview

  • Zane Landin's journey as a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, and entrepreneur
  • His involvement in the first-ever mental health youth action forum hosted by the White House
  • The significance of intersectionality in Zane's life and the challenges of navigating multiple identities
  • The importance of creating supportive communities and the role of empathy in mental health advocacy
  • Insights into the complexities of identity and the need for understanding in the mental health space
Every dynamic, every identity that we have is important and makes us who we are. All the small parts make us whole.
Ever wondered how multiple aspects of identity shape our experiences? In this episode of The Abundance Alchemist Podcast, Caitlyn Dorsey welcomes Zane Landin, a dynamic mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, and entrepreneur. Zane’s story is a tapestry of resilience and advocacy, driven by his diverse identity as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled.
Graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in Communication and Public Relations, Zane has made significant strides working with organizations like USAID, NASA, and General Motors. He's also the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital platform dedicated to authentic stories about mental health and wellness. Zane opens up about the barriers he has faced in advocating for mental health, both for himself and others.
He dives into the concept of intersectionality and how it influences the way we relate to each other. With anecdotes from his own life and work, Zane highlights the importance of embracing our unique identities and fostering supportive communities. His involvement in the first-ever mental health youth action forum hosted by the White House is just one example of his commitment to creating positive change. Listeners will find Zane's candid reflections both enlightening and inspiring.
He sheds light on the complexities of navigating multiple identities and underscores the necessity of empathy in mental health advocacy. If you're looking for a conversation that blends personal experience with broader social insights, this episode is a must-listen.