Episode
Asking Better Questions in Hard Times with Vanessa McNeal
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- My City Talks
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- Jul 27, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2095
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Summary
When the world feels heavy, how do you acknowledge what you are feeling without losing your ability to move forward? Keynote speaker and life coach Vanessa McNeal joins Corey Dion Lewis to discuss burnout, hopelessness, anger, personal responsibility, and the pressure many helpers and community leaders feel to do more. Vanessa explains why the questions you ask yourself shape how you see your work and your impact. She also shares practical ways to understand anger, reconnect with what gives you life, manage expectations, and remember that meaningful change does not happen through one person alone. Vanessa will also serve as a panelist on the Mental Health Panel at the 2026 My City My Health Conference Des Moines. REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE Join us November 13, 2026, at Curate in Des Moines for conversations focused on mental health, housing, economic mobility, community resources, and the issues shaping the health of our communities. Presented in partnership with UnityPoint Health. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/my-city-my-health-des-moines--2026 The conference is open to community members, advocates, professionals, organizations, and anyone who wants to help move the city forward.