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Hear true and inspiring stories from individuals struggling with mental health and get expert advice and resources for coping with addiction, trauma, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, and other mental health disorders.
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Living with chronic pain isn’t just physical, it’s emotional too. In this unedited conversation, our guest, Flame Bilyue and I, talk about finding a yes, when everything feels like a no. Learn how simple tricks like shifting your mindset, alternative therapies, and self compassion can go a long way to helping your body reduce inflammation and pain.
In this episode of Voices for Mental Health, we explore the meaning of conditional love from the basic question of what it means, to how it shapes our self-esteem and emotional development. Guest: Dr. Dan Elash. “After years as a psychologist, I believe that it is the responsibility of parents to validate their children. In my experience, we do a mediocre job of it at best. Even with good intentions we often give love conditionally. For others, their goal seems to be keeping their kids from causing them bother or embarrassment,” says Elash. If this sounds all too familiar, this is a must listen to podcast.
Guest, Charlie Anne Xavier, a burn Survivor and single mother of two, opens up about her physical and emotional challenges along with her journey to find joy and fulfillment.
From the Ivy League to prison to becoming a seven-figure entrepreneur, Ken Miller shares his raw and inspiring story of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and transformation. He speaks openly about trauma, survival, and what it truly takes to build a better life.
In this episode of Voices for Mental Health, former food addict and author Michelle Petties as explains why diets don’t work and how memories affect our eating habits. (Originally air May 6, 2025)
She beat the odds of terminal cancer and counts her blessings. Hear her raw and emotional story in her own words and why you should never give up hope. Guest: Katherine Coullivon
In this episode, we take a deep dive into narcissists, the “playbook,” and why some people have the guts to say goodbye and others don’t. Guest: Dr. Rita Louise
Hear how one woman battled her alcohol addiction, how she finally got sober, and her fear of relapse. Guest: Theresa Yuhn
In this episode, you’ll hear one woman’s story about her battle with bulimia, relationship with food, and why she finally decided to have bariatric surgery. Your also hear about the risks and rewards associated with this particular weight loss surgery.
Hear one mother’s experience with PPD along with expert advice on risks factors, recognizing the signs, medication, and why it’s so important to get help.
Dina Fiasconaro shares her passion for filmmaking, her struggles with mental health, and what it is like to be a minority in a male dominated industry.
In this eye opening episode, you’ll hear from an expert on teen dating violence awareness and prevention as well as one woman’s personal experience at age 14 and how she is doing now. Guests: Alex Weathersby and Christine Lazorishak
In this special episode, our panel discuss how Valentine’s Day can impact one’s mental health and why self-love is the key to finding joy.
Narcissist expert and abuse survivor, Emma Davey, shares her personal journey as well as advice for recognizing a narcissistic relationship and ways to recover
Hear how a beautiful summer day turned to a nightmare for one family and how they are hoping to inspire others not to give up. Guest: Andre Xavier, Author of the book, I Almost Lost Her
Author and medical intuitive Dr. Rita Louise answers the question is ESP real and why she believes focusing on intuition and energy are keys to good mental health and getting rid of negative thoughts
Certified life coach, Karen McMahon, talks about shame and guilt of divorce, codependency, emotional abuse, getting legal advice, and how to protect children through a high conflict divorce.
In this episode, trauma survivor and mental health advocate Christine Lazorishak shares her personal journey with loss, grief, anxiety and OCD.
In this episode, writer and first time author, Deborah Kasdan shares her sister’s battle with schizophrenia and it’s impact on her entire family.
This is a truly eye opening and informative conversation about domestic/intimate partner violence: including barriers to leaving, warning signs, prevention and expert advice for safely escaping an abusive relationship. Guest: Erika Robinson, Community Engagement Coordinator for Shelter for Help in Emergency
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