Choose Your Struggle
Choose Your Struggle
Step Into Their Shoes with Alex Kaplan
Step Into Their Shoes with Alex Kaplan
Step Into Their Shoes with Alex Kaplan
Friday 15th January 2021
Join Jay Shifman as he talks with Alex Kaplan about using films to address addiction and mental health on 'Choose Your Struggle'.
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Get the buttons here!Alex Kaplan on How Films Can Change Perspectives on Addiction and Mental Health
I think about choose your struggle. And I realized that what I got out of getting sober is I got to learn the skill and the talent of picking myself, back up about choosing what I want to struggle with Today to be. That's, that's literally the goal of choose your struggle.
What if a short film could shift your understanding of addiction and mental health? In this episode, Jay Shifman sits down with Alex Kaplan from Of Substance to explore this very idea. Kaplan and his team create powerful short films that foster connection and empathy, making complex issues more relatable. Jay and Alex dive into the journey of recovery, the importance of community, and how storytelling can break down stigmas surrounding addiction and mental health.
Kaplan's own recovery story is both inspiring and insightful, shedding light on the personal growth that comes with overcoming addiction. He shares how he learned to 'choose his struggles' and the impact this mindset has had on his life. This episode isn't just about addiction; it's about understanding each other better and finding common ground through shared experiences.
If you're curious about how films can be a catalyst for change or if you want to hear a heartfelt discussion on vulnerability and empathy, this conversation is for you.