Mental Health & A New Friendship

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Dedee and Mariel first met at a charity fundraiser (PUP-A-THON) and as Dedee describes it,” I liked her energy and great sense of humor right away!!! When I left there I was sad I didn’t grab her number. I signed with an agent shortly after that and my agent said you should have my client on your podcast… her name is Marial Hemmingway!” It became a quick friendship with not only mutual respect for each other's talents, but also an effortless working relationship. For Dedee, she said, “It was a no brainer to have @DOWNWITHDEDEE be on DASH radio under Mariel an Melissa’s channel! We’re all 4 peas in a pod trying to spread some light and love out in the world : ) 

Mariel Hemingway is considered an expert in health—both mental and physical — and is a longtime advocate of personal power, life balance, authenticity, joy and finding peace of mind through a devoted practice of healthy living. She’s both a committed teacher and student in this holistic concentration. In 2014 Mariel co-executive produced the Emmy-nominated Running From Crazy, a rich and evocative documentary about the Hemingway family, collaboration with Oprah Winfrey. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and documents her boundless advocacy for mental health awareness, the dignity and rights of people of all circumstance and ability, and her commitment to connecting those of like mind and heart in order to optimize their lives in the best and worst of times.