Today we’d like to introduce you to Helene Beck.
Hi Helene, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Helene Beck is a motivational speaker, educator, and founder of the Coming From The Heart Podcast, launched in June 2020. With a Master’s in Teaching and her own journey through mental health challenges and vertigo, Helene created a platform for raw conversations about resilience, addiction, trauma, and wellness. A certified suicide prevention instructor in New Jersey, she works with organizations across the state while building a dedicated community of 10,000+ podcast subscribers and 2k+ Instagram followers who turn to her for authentic storytelling and hope.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Launching a podcast during a pandemic came with its own set of challenges—technical learning curves, building an audience from scratch, and honestly, the loneliness of early conversations when you’re not sure anyone’s listening. But my biggest obstacle was internal: overcoming the shame and stigma around my own mental health struggles and vertigo. For years, I kept those parts of myself hidden, thinking I wasn’t ‘enough’ to lead others.
The real turning point was accepting that my struggles weren’t disqualifications—they were my qualifications. Once I got vulnerable and authentic about my journey, people responded. That’s when the podcast started gaining traction.
There’s also the constant challenge of showing up for a community while managing my own mental health. Some days, hosting conversations about trauma and addiction requires me to check in with myself first. But that’s actually become my strength—I model the very wellness practices I encourage others to embrace.
The hardest part? Knowing that one podcast episode won’t heal someone, that my words alone can’t save a life in crisis. That’s why I partnered with organizations like The Hoboken Shelter and earned my certification in suicide prevention. I wanted to move beyond conversation into tangible action.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I specialize in creating brave spaces for conversations that our culture typically hushes up. My podcast isn’t about quick fixes or motivational clichés—it’s about real people sharing real struggles: addiction, sexual assault, autism, grief, mental health crises. I bring together diverse voices—doctors, artists, survivors, changemakers—so listeners feel less alone in their own battles.
What I’m known for is authenticity without apology. I don’t separate my professional self from my personal journey. When I talk about mental health, I’m speaking from lived experience. When I discuss resilience, it’s because I’ve had to rebuild myself. That’s not a weakness in my field—it’s actually rare, and people crave it.
I’m most proud of the ripple effect beyond the podcast. Through my suicide prevention training and partnerships with organizations like The Hoboken Shelter and Team Wilderness, I’ve moved from conversation into action. I’ve trained educators and community leaders across New Jersey. I’ve sat with people in crisis. That’s the work that matters most to me.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
The ocean. It’s literally my therapy. There’s something about the rhythm of the waves, the salt air, the endless horizon—it reminds you how small your problems are, but also how resilient you need to be. I call it ‘sand in my shoes,’ that grounding feeling. The Shore has a real community feel too, especially off-season. People here are gritty, authentic, no-nonsense. They’ve faced nor’easters and economic ups and downs, so there’s a built-in understanding of resilience that resonates with my work. I get to do long beach walks with my dog Kooper, ride my bike, and find the clarity I need to show up for others.
What I Like Least:
“The seasonal divide. The Shore’s economy and community are so dependent on summer tourism that locals often get lost in the shuffle. Housing costs have skyrocketed, pushing out families who’ve been here for generations. And honestly, beneath the postcard image, there’s a mental health crisis—addiction, isolation, seasonal depression—that doesn’t get enough attention because everyone’s focused on the beach season narrative.
I’d love to see the Shore invest more in year-round mental health resources and community programs that serve locals, not just visitors. That’s where my work with organizations here becomes so critical. We can’t just celebrate the beauty of this place—we have to tend to the people living in it.”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.comingfromtheheart.net/
- Instagram: @coming_fromtheheartpodcast
- Facebook: Comingfromtheheartpodcast
- Youtube: @comingfromtheheartpodcast
- Other: https://linktr.ee/comingfromtheheartpodcast
