



Conversations at the intersection of brain science,
mental health, faith, culture, & social justice.
What is the
Addy Hour?
We all want to experience life satisfaction and emotional health. But getting to that place is another matter. Everyday life tests our minds and bodies in profound ways. Join us for dynamic conversations and insights based on the lived experience and professional expertise of guests from expected and unexpected places — community leaders, scientists and researchers, professional athletes and entertainers, faith leaders, mental health experts and advocates. Dr. Nii Addy — Yale professor & researcher, man of faith, sports & hip hop fan, and mental health advocate — is your host. To be healthy and whole, we must approach things holistically. Addy Hour will explore the topics and questions you’ve been thinking about and will create a unique space for us to talk about them.
To help us understand how our brains respond to the uncontrollable stress.
Helpful Resource from
Dr. Amy Arnsten

Upcoming Guests

Recording Artist, Speaker, Writer
Recent Guests

Pioneering Scientist & Addiction Expert, Vice President for Research

Acclaimed Scientist, Addiction Expert & Research Center Director

Award-Winning Scientist, Community-Based Researcher & Social Worker
Some Prior Guests

President & CEO, March of Dimes

Scholar, Distinguished Professor

University Chaplain

Mental Health Expert, Advocate, Author

NBA Legend & Community Leader

Best Selling Author & Playwright

Hip-Hop Artist & Best Selling Author

Mental Health Expert & Author

Distinguished Scholar, Professor & Cultural Critic

Comedian & Maternal Mental Health Activist

Acclaimed Actor & Mental Health Advocate

Former D1 athlete, Mental Health Advocate

Pro-basketball Star & AAPI Youth Advocate

Award Winning Co-Anchor & Reporter

Former U.S Representative

Emeritus Professor of Philosophy University of California, San Diego