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January is Body Image and Mental Health Month

Former Big Brother Star and Local West Bloomfield Hills Mental Health Advocate Take on Mental Health Every Month

January 8th Body Image Zoom Event
January 8th Body Image Zoom Event

Zach Rance of Big Brother 16 fame and Michigan Native Michigan resident, Alexa Randolph, Podcast Host of Staying Strong, are hosts.

January is Body Image and Mental Health with such notable voices to the th zoom event as:

  • Ashley Jennings, Body Positivity Advocate
  • Kelly Houseman, Michigan Therapist and host of podcast Kelly’s Reality
  • Dr. Dawn Stacey Mental Health Counselor
  • Jessica Malagros,Big Brother 21 and Model
  • Kat Dunn,Big Brother 21 and Podcast Host
  • Mark Jansen Bg brother 19 and Podcast Host

Zach Rance competed in the 16th season of Big Brother. Zach Rance rose to fame as a guest on American reality show Big Brother 16 where he became a fan favorite. Since leaving the show Rance has featured on several other television shows including CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful – appearing in four episodes, Celebrity Fear Factor alongside co-star Cody Calafiore and the 2015 Reality Television Awards where Rance presented an award. Rance also has a You Now channel where he broadcasts segments about his daily life.

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Currently, Rance is a Florida-based real estate agent and recently became a certified mental health facilitator. He frequently does check-ins and gives advice to his followers on his Instagram page. He and Alexa Randolph connected when he was a guest on her podcast, With Love Alexa.

Alexa Randolph authored two books and talks on her podcast about mental health after suffering from a traumatic brain injury caused her to have chronic pain and suffer in silence.Be Forever Strong means that you keep pushing no matter how tough life gets. There might be days that you’ve had enough, but just know you are stronger than you think.

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The Zoom call will have mental health professionals and therapists to some old fun with Zach Rance’s past castmates. The purpose is to raise awareness and discussion about Mental Awareness.

For More Information www.facebook.com/thementalhealthcollection and register and then Text (574) 319-1357 to get all the updated materials. These mental health events happen once a month on the first Thursday of the month and are free but registration is still required.

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