#38 - Zak Williams on Sobriety and Mental Health Advocacy After His Father Took His Own Life#38 - Zak Williams on Sobriety and Mental Health Advocacy After His Father Took His Own Life
Stigma Podcast - Mental Health
Zak Williams joins us to talk about how he handled the passing of his father (actor Robin Williams) and how he found his way to sobriety, and eventually to mental health advocacy. Zak explains that finding ways to serve, and to help others, was a...
39:57•3 May 2020
Zak Williams: Finding Light After Darkness and Advocating for Mental Health
“I see vulnerability being key to recovery and supporting mental health, in the sense that so much of how I structured my life was around...”
Zak Williams, son of the beloved actor Robin Williams, opens up in a heartfelt conversation with Stephen Hays on the Stigma Podcast. He takes us through the emotional turmoil following his father's tragic death and how it led him down a path of substance abuse and mental health struggles. Zak shares how he eventually found sobriety and became a passionate advocate for mental health. His journey is a testament to the power of vulnerability and community support in healing.
He discusses the significance of service work, recounting his first volunteer experience teaching financial literacy to prisoners at San Quentin prison, which played a pivotal role in his recovery. Zak emphasizes the importance of being genuine in mental health conversations and balancing personal care with helping others. This episode is a moving reminder that even in our darkest moments, there's hope and resilience to be found.
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