I'm Alessandra Torresani and I am Bi-Polar, who wants to talk?

Alessandra Torresani an American actress known for her portrayal of Zoe Graystone in the SF television series "Caprica" She has starred in The Big Bang Theory, ER, Even Stevens, JAG, The War at Home, Malcolm In The Middle, Arrested Development, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation amongst many more.

Alessandra Torresani an American actress known for her portrayal of Zoe Graystone in the SF television series "Caprica" She has starred in The Big Bang Theory, ER, Even Stevens, JAG, The War at Home, Malcolm In The Middle, Arrested Development, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation amongst many more. Diagnosed with Bipolar I, Alessandra shares her incredible journey of being diagnosed later in her adult life, we chat about an amazing career, her advocacy to bring more awareness around mental health, and we ask the most important question as we do with all of our guests. What does it mean to be ‘imperfectly perfect’

To find out more information on Alessandra, you can find her on her socials @alessandratorresani IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003779/ Or you can check out the 'EmotionAL Support Podcast' via all podcast platforms.

The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Corporate Series welcomes Jeremy Jackson & Stephanie Laurent Johnson

JEREMY JACKSON WORKSHOP | ADDICTION & RECOVERY

Our upcoming corporate workshop will be Jeremy Jackson's keynote on life in the spotlight, reaching the height of fame at a young age, his struggles with addiction and his journey of recovery.

Joining Jeremy will be leading professional Stephanie Laurent Johnson; Behavioral Health & Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach who will be speaking with a strong focus on PTSD, depression, anxiety for an interactive Q&A on the topics:

• How to use the traumas you have been through to become stronger

• How as a society we need to put suicide, mental health awareness, prevention and education to the fore-front.

• Signs to look for with suicididal ideation, addiction, depression and anxiety.

• What you can do to help if you see those signs in a loved one, friend or colleague.

15th SEPTEMBER 2020 | 10:30am AEDT

Booking Link is Available through your Organizations Website HR Portals.

'The Enemy Within' - Joe Williams Tew.

Listen to this episode from ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast on Spotify. In 2012, Joe Williams found himself sitting in a Dubbo psychiatric unit, faced with a choice. The former NRL player and professional boxer had just attempted suicide. "Joe you're lucky to be alive," his doctor said.

The former NRL player and professional boxer had just attempted suicide.

"Joe you're lucky to be alive," his doctor said.

"You've got a second chance at life now, what are you going to do with it?"

In the years prior, Williams had managed to kick his addictions to illicit drugs and alcohol. But he had fallen into a destructive pattern of prescription drug use, and was struggling with his recently-diagnosed bipolar disorder.

Williams says that day in Dubbo was one step in an ongoing journey to self-knowledge and recovery, but it marked a turning point.

"It was in that moment, I said to myself … 'I am so thankful to be alive, and every day I get to open my eyes, I'm going to treat that as a gift'," he said....

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Episode 22 - What a truly inspirational story Joe has and I feel so honoured for him sharing it with not only myself but on the imperfectly perfect campaign. Overcoming adversity, working through his emotional struggles and finding out what worked for him is the ultimate inspiration and to further move forward and help others - such a selfless act of pure humanity and kindness.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/13e7e4IOoe2D8BqgwqZcCJ