Miss Colorado Alexandra Lotko: Breaking Mental Health Stigma with "It’s Okay to Not Be Okay"

In this inspiring episode of the Nobody’s Perfect podcast, host Jason Hopcus sits down with the newly crowned Miss Colorado 2024, Alexandra Lotko. Alexandra is not only a dedicated educator pursuing her Master’s in Elementary Education but also a passionate mental health advocate. Through her Community Service Initiative, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” Alexandra is on a mission to destigmatize mental illness and encourage people to seek help without fear or shame.

In this heartfelt conversation, Alexandra opens up about her own mental health journey, how it shaped her advocacy, and her commitment to creating safe spaces in her community. As a future teacher, she discusses her plans to integrate mental health awareness in the classroom and shares strategies for using social media to amplify her message. Whether you're looking for inspi ...