The Slow Return: On Industry Shifts, Grief, and Honoring Our Mothers

After a hiatus, The Slow Dive Podcast returns with a heartfelt conversation between hosts Farida Rafique and Drew Franzblau. They dive into the layered challenges affecting mental health in the film and television industry, from the pandemic to the writers’ and Kaiser mental health workers' strikes. This episode unfolds as a personal and reflective journey, exploring how grief and career uncertainty intersect. Farida and Drew share deeply personal stories of their mothers and grandmothers, honoring the legacies, lessons, and emotional bonds that continue to shape them. Together, they unpack the evolving conversation around mental health awareness, especially in creative spaces, and reflect on what it means to navigate change, memory, and resilience.

Takeaways

May is mental health aware ...