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Film Media, Mental Health and Neurodiversity
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In this episode, I sit with Rayna Lountzis Rayna is an entrepreneur, and a mother currently engaged in her Doctoral degree in film studies. She has not been diagnosed with any particular neurodiversity but suspects she has symptoms of ADHD. Her self-development journey started 3 years ago after which she also started her company, "Rayna Arts" last year.
Rayna focuses on self-image because she believes authenticity is crucial. Authenticity involves showing up as yourself always, irrespective of the environment. She had to start removing the false ideas about herself to find happiness and a sense of fulfillment. Due to her neurodiversity, Sarah also has difficulty being herself completely but strives every day to attain the kind of freedom that comes with authenticity.
Rayna works on a project called "Evolution Film" which addresses mental health and disability quality in the film industry. Most of the members are neurodivergent and from various backgrounds.
The "Evolution Film" Project started with filling up the gaps in screenwriting jobs. The latest research shows that 9 out of 10 people in the film industry are either struggling with mental health or are disabled. However, some have not disclosed this due to the stigma.
It should be noted that the nuance surrounding mental health often leaves a stereotyped picture of insanity. However, this is not always the case with mental health as there are mental health issues with not very obvious presentations. People need to understand that mental health conditions just need treatment like any other ailment without the stigma.
A change of perspective can also be beneficial; shifting focus from what is undesirable to what is desired, while putting aside all the struggle, traumas, and emotions to reveal our true selves.
Take Away from Evolution Film: Events coming up on the 3rd of May and 19th of July are available on the website”. www.powervibe.club and www.evolutionfilm.org
Check out "Care and Well-being in the Film Industry" on Eventbrite!
Date: Wed, May 3 • 13:00 BST https://www.eventbrite.com/e/care-and-well-being-in-the-film-industry-tickets-615795239137?aff=eand
Addressing Mental Health Symposium: www.amh23.org or to pre-register email : P2542040@my365.dmu.ac.uk
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Chapters
1. Film Media, Mental Health and Neurodiversity (00:00:00)
2. About our guest, Rayna (00:00:54)
3. How Rayna started helping people (00:02:08)
4. Why Rayna focused on self-image (00:05:47)
5. Rayna's efforts to embrace neurodiversity at work (00:16:43)
6. About the "Evolution Film" Project (00:20:44)
7. Correcting the negative nuances surrounding mental health issues (00:26:51)
8. Key takeaway from Rayna's project. (00:45:57)
9. Connect with Rayna. (00:48:21)
10. A message for neurodiverse folks. (00:49:10)
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