To Write Love on Her Arms

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Joel L. Daniels. Joel opens up about growing up without the language to talk about mental health, what happened when he called a crisis helpline, how writing has helped him start important conversations, and what his daughter is teaching him. Joel L. Daniels is a writer, performer, actor, MC, and father. His book, A BOOK ABO...

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Kelly Jensen. Kelly discusses the issues with how mental health is portrayed through dramatic story arcs found in pop culture, why her career as a youth librarian inspired her to create a mental health anthology, and the five lies depression told her. Kelly Jensen is an editor for Book Riot, as well as a writer and editor of...

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Levi Macallister, also known as Levi the Poet. Levi opens up about losing his dad to suicide and how that informed his own understanding of mental health. He also touches on his creative process and how he's working to take better care of himself. Levi Macallister is a writer, musician, and spoken word artist. Download a transcript of thi...

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Anxy Magazine creator Indhira Rojas. Indhira talks about why she was inspired to create a beautifully designed magazine about our inner worlds, covering issues like anger and masculinity, and why seeking counseling for trauma she experienced in her childhood was so important. Indhira Rojas is a designer and the founder of An...

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Whitney Fenimore about her experience with mental health, having to walk away from music to find help, and what it was like getting a second chance at her dream thanks to "The Voice." Whitney Fenimore is a singer/songwriter who appeared on Season 13 of NBC's "The Voice." She currently lives in Nashville, TN. Follow Whitney o...

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Najwa Zebian about the loneliness that came with moving from Lebanon to Canada and how that affected her teaching, why she uses social media to fight the stigma surrounding mental health, and how she processes her struggles through writing. Najwa Zebian is a celebrated Lebanese-Canadian poet, speaker, and mental health advocate.   Downloa...

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch interviews Amy Clover. They talk about Amy's struggles with depression, OCD, and eating disorders, how she let go of control and embraced freedom through movement, and why she's helping people become strong inside out. Amy Clover is a writer, fitness personality, motivational speaker, teacher, and mental health advocate. She is the fou...

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Jamie Tworkowski about TWLOHA's surprising history, how the conversation about mental health has changed over the last 12 years, and how he practices the advice he gives to those struggling. Jamie Tworkowski is TWLOHA's founder. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of If You Feel Too Much. "You are not alone and...