Dan Goodwin: Part 1: From Misdiagnosis to Meaning — Redefining Mental Health Through Storytelling
Authentic Leadership Podcast by Ivan Yeo
Episode notes
In this deeply moving episode, Ivan sits down with Dan Goodwin, a theatre practitioner and lived experience advocate, to explore how art, anxiety, and identity shape the human journey. From being misdiagnosed with schizophrenia at 21 to transforming pain into purpose, Dan shares how storytelling became his path to healing and leadership. Together, they reflect on vulnerability, sensitivity, and the power of holding space with dignity — reminding us that recovery isn’t about labels, but about reclaiming our humanity.
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