Mitlin Money Mindset
The Simple Check-In That Could Save a Life | Rob Thorsen on Loneliness, Loss & Shoulder Check
Key Takeaways
- Hayden's impact through the #HT40 Foundation and Shoulder Check
- The impact of the "Lean on Me" video
- How a simple gesture can make a BIG impact
- The loneliness epidemic and where people can turn for help
- Conversations that break the mental health stigma
Meet the Guest
Rob Thorsen
Rob Thorsen is the Founder and Executive Director of The #HT40 Foundation and co-creator of the Foundation’s first initiative, Shoulder Check. At a time when we are dealing with a well-documented crisis of loneliness and isolation, Rob works each day to manifest the Foundation’s mission to combat this crisis through original ideas, partnerships and grassroots community outreach nationwide.
The HT40 Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization working to encourage young people to simply be there for their peers through action-oriented initiatives that foster social connection. The Foundation’s mission is to create and promote small actions that have a big impact. Their first initiative launched in August of 2023 is The Shoulder Check, a program that’s Making Kindness a Contact Sport. Tens of thousands of young athletes across the country, with the support of professional athletes, have made the pledge to Reach Out, Check In, and Make Contact with one another, proving checking in can be as simple as a hand on a shoulder.
Show Notes
One hand on a shoulder. It sounds almost too simple, but it’s the kind of gesture that can change everything for the person on the other end.
Rob Thorsen founded The #HT40 Foundation and its first initiative, Shoulder Check, in memory of his son Hayden. At a time when more and more people are experiencing loneliness and isolation, they’re working to combat the crisis through grassroots community outreach nationwide.
In this episode, you’ll learn about Hayden and the legacy he left behind, how Rob turned his grief into a mission anyone can join, and the small ways we can help break the stigma around mental health.
Resources
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About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️