 

Patrick Kennedy has spent a lifetime at the intersection of public service and personal struggle – growing up in America’s most iconic political family while privately navigating bipolar disorder and addiction.

 

In this powerful episode of the My Legacy podcast, hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, Patrick and his wife, Amy Kennedy open up about the deep personal cost of silence—and the extraordinary change that can happen when we finally speak out.

 

From their candid love story to the ongoing fight for mental health parity, Patrick and Amy share what it really takes to build a legacy rooted not in perfection, but in truth.

 

Unforgettable lessons from this episode include: 
Why mental health is still sidelined in medicine—and what we can do about it 
The surprising power of “force multipliers” for well-being 
What it means to support a partner through recovery 
How stigma divides—and how organizing can unify a movement 
The one mindset shift that helped Patrick turn scandal into service 

 

If you’ve ever struggled to ask for help, support someone you love, or make peace with your past, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. 

Creator and Executive Producer: Suzanne Hayward 

Co-Executive Producer: Lisa Lisle 

Editor: Sujit Agrawal 

Post-production Producer: Tina Pittaway 

A/V by: Garcia Creative 

Produced in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and Executive Producer Gabrielle Collins

A heartfelt thank you to the Lake Nona Impact Forum hosted at the KPMG Lakehouse Learning and Innovation Center.

The Lake Nona Impact Forum is an invitation-only event that convenes leading minds to explore breakthroughs in health, wellbeing, and human performance. Hosted annually in Lake Nona, a nationally recognized community committed to innovation and wellness. For more information or to explore past speakers, visit lakenonaimpactforum.org.

KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. Lakehouse is KPMG’s cultural home and serves as the firm's learning and innovation center. For more information on KPMG, please visit https://kpmg.com/us/en.html. 

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Patrick Kennedy has spent a lifetime at the intersection of public service and personal struggle &ndash; growing up in America&rsquo;s most iconic political family while privately navigating bipolar disorder and addiction.
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In this powerful episode of the My Legacy podcast, hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, Patrick and his wife, Amy Kennedy open up about the deep personal cost of silence&mdash;and the extraordinary change that can happen when we finally speak out.
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From their candid love story to the ongoing fight for mental health parity, Patrick and Amy share what it really takes to build a legacy rooted not in perfection, but in truth.
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Unforgettable lessons from this episode include:&nbsp;
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</ul>
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If you&rsquo;ve ever struggled to ask for help, support someone you love, or make peace with your past, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.&nbsp;
Creator and Executive Producer: Suzanne Hayward&nbsp;
Co-Executive Producer: Lisa Lisle&nbsp;
Editor: Sujit Agrawal&nbsp;
Post-production Producer: Tina Pittaway&nbsp;
A/V by: Garcia Creative&nbsp;
Produced in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and Executive Producer Gabrielle Collins
A heartfelt thank you to the Lake Nona Impact Forum hosted at the KPMG Lakehouse Learning and Innovation Center.
The Lake Nona Impact Forum is an invitation-only event that convenes leading minds to explore breakthroughs in health, wellbeing, and human performance. Hosted annually in Lake Nona, a nationally recognized community committed to innovation and wellness. For more information or to explore past speakers, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lakenonaimpactforum.org/" data-linkindex="1" data-auth="NotApplicable">lakenonaimpactforum.org</a>.
KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. Lakehouse is KPMG&rsquo;s cultural home and serves as the firm's learning and innovation center. For more information on KPMG, please visit <a href="https://kpmg.com/us/en.html" data-linkindex="2" data-auth="NotApplicable">https://kpmg.com/us/en.html</a>.&nbsp;

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Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, each episode uncovers the untold stories behind groundbreaking achievements and profound personal struggles — brought to life by those who lived them, and those who walked the journey alongside them. 

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Join us every Tuesday for unforgettable conversations with remarkable guests like Gloria Steinem, Deepak Chopra, Mel Robbins, Billy Porter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, David Oyelowo, Sophia Bush, Jay Shetty, Martin Sheen, and many more. Then tune in Thursdays for bonus drops – powerful follow-ups, behind-the-scenes moments, and deeper reflections that take the conversation even further. 

Extraordinary lives. Inspiring lessons. This is My Legacy. 

Step inside the lives of extraordinary individuals with My Legacy &ndash; the conversation redefining what it means to create a living legacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, each episode uncovers the untold stories behind groundbreaking achievements and profound personal struggles &mdash; brought to life by those who lived them, and those who walked the journey alongside them.&nbsp;
This isn&rsquo;t just another celebrity interview. Each guest brings their &ldquo;plus one&rdquo; &ndash; a friend, family member, mentor, or trusted confidant who helped shape their path. Together, they offer an intimate window into the trials, triumphs, and truths that define a legacy.&nbsp;
Join us every Tuesday for unforgettable conversations with remarkable guests like Gloria Steinem, Deepak Chopra, Mel Robbins, Billy Porter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, David Oyelowo, Sophia Bush, Jay Shetty, Martin Sheen, and many more. Then tune in Thursdays for bonus drops &ndash; powerful follow-ups, behind-the-scenes moments, and deeper reflections that take the conversation even further.&nbsp;
Extraordinary lives. Inspiring lessons. This is My Legacy.&nbsp;

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Patrick Kennedy Plus One: Building a New Kennedy Legacy Through Mental Health

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