Mental Health Road Trip

In Episode 23, hosts Wendolyn and Greg continue to answer listeners' thought-provoking questions.

In Episode 22, hosts Wendolyn and Greg answer thought-provoking questions from MHRT listeners.

Episode 21 was originally set for Sebastian, but he brought along his dear friend and family, Ashley. Hosts Wendolyn and Greg appreciate their courage, intelligence and kindness. Sebastian and Ashley share their astute insight on mental health and being transgender.

In Episode 20, Greg's cousin, Michael, speaks about his road to recovery. Wendolyn appreciates Michael's openness and honesty. Greg feels it to be a gutsy episode because of it.

In episode 19, via Skype, Wendolyn's cousin, Lela, talks about being a Holocaust survivor, her depression, Buddhism and her life in Alaska. Lela is compassionate, caring, creative and spiritual.

Sabrina is a community school coordinator/therapist who lives with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and binge-eating. Sabrina is extremely expressive and passionate about work and life experiences. We loved having Sabrina as a guest on our show.

In episode 17, hosts Wendolyn and Greg skype with Marc Azoulay, a psychotherapist who integrates buddhist philosophy and meditation into his practice. His own personal experience with addiction and recovery guides his his approach to treating those with substance abuse.

Wendolyn and Greg talk about Greg's recent mini-episode (mental breakdown) and what that means for his mental health recovery.  Wendolyn relates to Greg's experience.

Wendolyn's nephew, Jake, a college freshman, shares his perspective on mental health and college life. Greg was especially impressed by Jake's insight and knowledge.

Stephanie, Greg's mother, sits down with hosts Wendolyn and Greg to speak about her first-hand experience with Greg's illness over the years.

In Episode 13, we speak to Joan Stenzler, a holistic psychotherapist and meditation teacher specializing in somatic experiencing and active listening. Joan's approach includes her unique blend of mindfulness based cognitive therapy and concepts of yoga psychology. She is one of a handful of therapists in our area trained in somatic experiencing, a body-centered form of healing. As a communication specialist, Joan is currently exploring the aspects of effective communication, the art of compassionate listening and the positive impact it can have on relationships. To contact Joan or to learn more about her work, go to her website: youramazingjourney.com For a free phone consultation call (516)-522-0573

Soco, a good friend from Mexico, has been working with the Mexican community for about 10 years now in New York City. Soco sits down with hosts Wendolyn and Greg to discuss her leadership program, stigma amongst Mexican indigenous people, and the "taboo" towards mental health in the Mexican community as a whole.

Jesse has an open, honest and significantly positive conversation with hosts Wendolyn and Greg. Jesse, who has been in recovery for quite some time now, discusses his diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, and dealing with social anxiety. Jesse also talks about how he feels about his psychiatrist, medication and his desire to go back to therapy.

In Episode 10, Wendolyn and Greg discuss motivation and change, how to rebuild your life after illness, and the importance of routine and structure in recovery. Wendolyn shares some traumatic events in her life leading to a diagnosis of PTSD.

In Episode 9, Tabi exudes inspiring knowledge, strength and positivity. Tabi, who lives with muscular dystrophy, speaks about her physical disability and mental health challenges. Through stories and insightful language, Tabi also tells us about her songwriting (she allowed us to share one of her songs at the end of the show), being a disability advocate and being a master coder. Questions/comments: mentalhealthroadtrip@gmail.com Facebook: "Mental Health Road Trip" Look out for Tabi's first studio album, I Wrote Life (1.19.19) - tabinyc.com

Mental Health Road Trip takes you on an exploration of the lives of real people and their experiences with mental illness. In Episode 8, the hosts talk about dealing with the stigma regarding mental illness, and share their perspectives on self-care and self-preservation. Please send your questions/comments to: mentalhealthroadtrip@gmail.com (We hope to address them on air) Check out our Facebook page - search "Mental Health Road Trip"

Mental Health Road Trip takes you on an exploration of the lives of real people and their experiences with mental illness. In Episode 7, hosts Wendolyn and Greg have an intimate conversation with their friend, Reyshaun. Reyshaun, an aspiring teacher who lives with anxiety and depression, depersonalization disorder, as well as borderline personality disorder, intellectually discusses his feelings towards his first experience with mental illness, family support, coping strategies and positivity.

Mental Health Road Trip takes you on an exploration of the lives of real people and their experiences with mental illness. In Episode 6, Wendolyn and Greg sit down with Greg's brother, Nick. Nick competently shares his perspectives on their relationship,  Greg's depression/mania episodes (happenings), taking him to the hospital, and suicide.

Mental Health Road Trip takes you on an exploration of the lives of real people and their experiences with mental illness. In Episode 5, hosts Wendolyn and Greg have a serious, emotional and fun conversation with their friend, Kim. There are quite a few laughs throughout while Kim reveals her immensely moving story. Kim, who lives with schizoaffective (with bipolar disorder) and borderline personality disorder, is a very smart and well-spoken individual. Speaking about a personal relationship with a psychoanalyst of hers, suicide, and the recent loss of her brother, just to name a few, Kim exudes absolute, inspiring strength discussing unforgettable moments of her life.

Mental Health Road Trip takes you on an exploration of the lives of real people and their experiences with mental illness. In Episode 4, Wendolyn's son, Shaun, joins the show to discuss being raised by a mother with undiagnosed borderline personality disorder, their overseas adventures, experiences during his formative years, and dealing with her later episodes of severe depression and anxiety disorder. Shaun also talks about his expertise in the field of medicinal marijuana.