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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We talk about mental health a lot more openly today than we did a few years ago. I think we can all agree on that. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's easier for people to ask for help when they need it. In fact, BetterHelp's 2026 State of Stigma report, it surveyed 2,000 Americans and revealed that 85% of Americans believe getting support is wise and Yet 74% say that society discourages people from doing so. And honestly, that gap is something that I think about a lot because we can believe that therapy is valuable yet still hesitate to reach out ourselves. Sometimes it's fear. Sometimes it's stigma. Sometimes it's feeling like we should be able to handle everything on our own. But I think one thing we can all agree on is sometimes it doesn't work that way. And one thing that we can all do is normalize those conversations. Encourage a friend to seek support. Talk openly about mental health. Remind people that asking for help isn't weakness. It's taking care of yourself. For me personally, I don't just do therapy when I have a problem in my life. I do it for ongoing support just so that I can feel regulated, so that I can make sure that I'm in the best possible place that I am or that I can be mentally in case something does come up. BetterHelp has more than 30,000 licensed therapists worldwide and helps match people with a therapist based on their needs and preferences. So don't let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com. That's betterhelp.com.