Audacy Brings Back 'I'm Listening'
Audacy’s annual special, 'I’m Listening,' returns to put mental health front and center. Built as a real conversation rather than a campaign, the broadcast gathers artists, medical experts, and community voices to talk openly about mental health, why it matters, and where to find help. The goal is simple and human: create a space where people feel safe sharing what they’re going through and can learn from one another’s experiences.
A Platform Built for Openness
In partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Audacy will dedicate this late September broadcast to advocacy, education, and connection. The special invites anyone facing mental health challenges to listen in, speak up, and pick up practical strategies for self-care. Through frank, respectful dialogue, it reaches those who may feel alone and reminds them that support exists and is within reach. The intent is to add light to an ongoing conversation—offering hope and helping listeners feel less isolated.
Hosts and Guests Who Bring Perspective
Radio personality Carson Daly, known for his work on NBC’s TODAY, will host alongside Audacy’s nationally syndicated Country host, Katie Neal. They’ll be joined by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a psychologist and founder of the mental health nonprofit The AAKOMA Project, and AFSP’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Yu Moutier. Together, they bring a blend of lived insight, clinical expertise, and cultural understanding—broad enough to cover the landscape and personal enough to feel useful.
Conversations That Meet People Where They Are
With Dr. Moutier and the co-hosts guiding the discussion, the broadcast will address issues that touch many lives: the pressures facing adolescents, the unique challenges veterans encounter, postpartum depression, and how relentless news cycles can weigh on our minds. By naming specific experiences and talking through them plainly, the program underscores how layered mental health can be—and why empathy, education, and access to care all matter.
More Than a Broadcast: A Community Effort
'I’m Listening' is designed to make mental wellness feel communal, not solitary. Audacy is intent on amplifying these conversations so more people feel confident seeking support and using practical tools to manage hard days. Familiar voices from music and sports help close the distance between public figures and everyday listeners, showing—without drama or stigma—that mental health challenges are shared and that asking for help is a strength.
Raising Funds and Awareness, Together
Backing up its words with action, Audacy has raised over $2 million through collaborations with organizations including AFSP. These efforts aim to expand access to resources and care for those who need them. Events like the 'We Can Survive' concert are part of this work—connecting audiences to causes and directing funds toward services that make a concrete difference.
Why Real Stories Matter
AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia emphasizes the power of authentic storytelling: when people share what they’ve been through, others often find the courage to seek help. By weaving 'I’m Listening' into the broader cultural conversation, Audacy signals that vulnerability is welcome and that compassion belongs at the center of how we talk about mental health.
Lowering Barriers to Care
The initiative also highlights partners like BetterHelp, which focuses on reducing obstacles to therapy and making mental health care more attainable. This collaboration supports pathways to personalized care—especially important in a digital age when many of us start our search for help online.
Tune In and Join the Conversation
Listeners are invited to be part of the live stream of 'I’m Listening' across all Audacy stations. It’s an opportunity to hear practical guidance, feel less alone, and take a next step—whatever a next step looks like for you. In a world where mental health can be pushed aside, this broadcast meets people where they are and offers resources, support, and understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'I'm Listening' broadcast?
'I’m Listening' is Audacy’s yearly special focused on mental health. It brings artists, clinicians, and community voices together to share stories, offer credible information, and point listeners toward support and resources.
When will the broadcast take place?
The broadcast is planned for late September. It centers an entire program around mental health awareness and practical steps people can take to care for themselves and one another.
Who are the hosts of this year's event?
Carson Daly and Audacy’s Katie Neal will lead the broadcast, with insights from Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble and Dr. Christine Yu Moutier. Their combined perspectives span media, advocacy, and clinical care.
How can individuals participate in the broadcast?
You can tune in across Audacy stations and via the event’s live stream. Listening, sharing the conversation with someone you trust, and noting the resources mentioned are all meaningful ways to take part.
What topics will be covered during the broadcast?
Discussions will touch on adolescent mental health, the experiences of veterans, postpartum depression, and how constant news cycles can affect well-being—along with support, understanding, and ways to find help.
