Coming off the success of the Camas Wellness Festival in October, Camas resident Kimberly Berry knew she needed to keep the momentum going. Berry helped organize the inaugural mental health festival in Camas, and she hosts a weekly podcast called “Being UnNormal” that covers mental health and social issues. Her podcast was born from the experience of raising two daughters with mental health special needs.

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