2025 World Mental Health Day Ep 3: Sustaining Wellbeing & When to Seek Support

How do you recharge your mental battery before burnout hits?

In the final episode of this three-part series, Latisha B. Russell focuses on sustainability—the small habits that keep us grounded and the courage it takes to reach out for help. Drawing parallels between phone batteries and mental health, Latisha reminds us that consistent care—not crisis response—is what keeps us strong.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Daily habits that sustain mental and emotional wellbeing
2. Why consistency beats intensity when it comes to self-care
3. How to identify early signs of burnout or emotional fatigue
4. Why asking for help is an act of strength, not weakness
5. Ways to build accountability and connection in your daily life

Episode Highlights:

1. The phone battery analogy—why maintenance matters
2. Building daily habits: rest, movement, balance, and boundaries
3. The courage to say “I need help”
4. Finding an accountability partner or trusted ally
5. A one-habit challenge: start small and stay consistent
6. Final reflection: “The goal is to pour from a full cup, not an empty one.”

Closing Insight:

Sustaining wellbeing is an ongoing practice—one built on small, intentional steps and shared support.

About the Guest

Latisha B. Russell is an emotional well-being coach, speaker, and consultant specializing in stress resilience, emotional regulation, and workplace connection. With a compassionate and practical approach, she helps individuals and teams build self-awareness, improve communication, and strengthen emotional health—one mindful moment at a time.

Resources:

1. The Coalition for Hemophilia B: https://www.hemob.org/
2. Balancing Life’s Issues: https://balancinglifesissues.com/podcast-bli/
3. Subscribe to Boundless B on Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1765188875
4. WHO World Mental Health Day: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day