July 24, 2025: Today, pianist, podcaster, and certified breathwork educator Chad Lawson shared the music video for “Where There Is Hope,” his latest single which was released to commemorate the inaugural International Day of Hope.
“Hope is not always loud,” says Lawson. “Sometimes it is a quiet breath, a soft light just enough to keep us going. That is what ‘Where There Is Hope’ holds for me, and why releasing it for the International Day of Hope felt so important. To offer that small light to anyone who might need even the tiniest spark.”
Watch “Where There Is Hope” Music Video
“Where There Is Hope” is the latest release from Lawson that furthers his mission to raise awareness for vital mental health initiatives. In May, to mark Mental Health Awareness Month, he released Where We Are: Unity Edition, a comprehensive expansion of last year’s Where We Are featuring a brand new track, “You’re My Everything” as well as the new reworks and additional tracks from Lawson’s recent EP releases, Where We Are: Sleep Reworks and The Light Within.
The Light Within was released in October of last year and made in collaboration with the World Federation For Mental Health and features the World Mental Health Day theme song that Lawson composed, “The Light Within.” Lawson’s music has struck a chord with listeners worldwide, with plays of his recordings totaling over a billion streams. Where We Are, released last year via Decca Records US, consists of original solo piano works inspired by messages from his fans about how his music has affected their lives. Chad was invited on NPR’s Weekend Edition to discuss the record and how he hopes listeners can benefit from it.
Lawson is known for exploring this intersection between music and wellness with chart-topping contemporary classical releases and his iHeart Radio Award-nominated podcast Calm It Down, which explores mental health topics and meditation techniques soundtracked by Chad’s music. The podcast has become a hit in its own right, with over 6 million downloads to date and honored in the ‘Health, Wellness and Lifestyle’ category of the 2024 Webby Awards.
Throughout his career, Lawson’s presence has coursed through popular culture with placements on The Walking Dead, Vampire Diaries, and Viceland, the score of Prime Video’s Lore as well as campaigns for Chevrolet, IBM, Microsoft, Purina, Delta, and more. He has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, NPR’s All Things Considered, and GRAMMY.com’s Positive Vibes Only. In 2022, he presented his double-album breathe in conjunction with National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Forbes hailed the LP as “melodic and soothing,” and Variety christened him one of the artists who “lead the wave of music for slumber and relaxation.”
About the International Day of Hope:
The UN resolution establishing July 12 as the International Day of Hope was introduced by Ambassador Teburoro Tito of Kiribati and passed with overwhelming global support. Though not initiated by a government, the activation effort is being led independently by iFred and a coalition of partners committed to advancing mental health, equity, and resilience. Led by Kathryn Goetzke, Founder of iFred and UN Representative for the World Federation for Mental Health, the campaign draws from decades of psychological research, particularly Charles Snyder’s Hope Theory, which defines Hope as the combination of goals, pathways, and motivation. Goetzke’s expanded model addresses both emotional despair and motivational helplessness—the core ingredients of suicide, depression, violence, addiction, and disengagement.
Join the Movement:Visit: www.internationaldayofhope.org
Watch the campaign video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EWCLI7kqok
Use the hashtags: #InternationalDayofHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope About iFred:The International Foundation for Research and Education on Hope (iFred) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the global burden of hopelessness through research, education, and public awareness. Founded in 2004 by Kathryn Goetzke, iFred began by leading international efforts to rebrand depression and eliminate stigma—using positive imagery, the sunflower, the color yellow, and celebrity engagement to shine a light on mental health. Today, iFred focuses on reframing and operationalizing Hope as a critical protective factor for mental health, emotional well-being, and resilience, including the global activation of the July 12th International Day of Hope. Learn more at www.ifred.org.
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