Conversations With Intent

Motherhood isn’t always picture-perfect—and for many women, the journey is filled with silent struggles that go unseen and undiscussed. In this deeply personal episode of Conversations with Intent , Arden O’Connor speaks with Lindsay Halliday , a clinical case manager and mother of three, about her emotional path through infertility, miscarriage, and postpartum depression (PPD) . Lindsay opens up...

What does it really take to heal—not just survive? In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Intent , host Diana Clark speaks with Dr. Raghu Appasani , a practicing psychiatrist and thought leader in integrative mental health , about his radically human approach to healing the mind and body. Through his concierge psychiatry model , Dr. Appasani steps outside traditional office settings—meeti...

What if it’s not the concussions, but the unnoticed hits to the head that cause the most damage? In this episode of Conversations with Intent , host Arden O’Connor speaks with Dr. Chris Nowinski , co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation , Harvard graduate, and former WWE star. After suffering multiple head injuries in football and wrestling, Dr. Nowinski was diagnosed with post-concussion s...

When is it time to go to therapy—and how much can one person really change a family system? In this episode of Conversations with Intent , Diana Clark speaks with Eden Garcia Bis , CEO of Airport Marina Counseling Services, about the powerful ripple effects of family therapy . Together, they explore the critical differences between individual therapy vs. family therapy , and why even one person se...

In a powerful episode of "Conversations with Intent," host Diana Clark engages in a deeply moving dialogue with Dan Hogan, a man uniquely equipped to offer insights on living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and Lewy body disease. Dan recounts the moment he received his devastating diagnosis, describing feelings of shock, depression, and isolation. A 2022 stroke during a squash tournament did not h...

Supporting someone with an eating disorder requires more than good intentions—it takes awareness, compassion, and access to the right resources. In this episode of Conversations with Intent , host Arden O'Connor is joined by Priya James , Associate Director of Community Engagement at the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) . Priya shares her personal journey and professional insights on e...

What happens when those who care for everyone else are left without support? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Intent , host Diana Clark speaks with Dr. Meenal Viz , a frontline NHS doctor who served during the earliest and most uncertain days of the COVID-19 pandemic— while pregnant . Dr. Viz opens up about working in an overwhelmed healthcare system, balancing personal risk with pro...

  Anxiety is everywhere—from our newsfeeds to our daily routines—and for many, it’s becoming harder to stay grounded in a world that feels anything but stable. In this timely episode of Conversations with Intent , host Diana Clark sits down with Michelle Massi, LMFT , to explore practical, real-world strategies for managing anxiety in the midst of constant stress and uncertainty. Michelle shares h...

Caring for an aging parent is never easy—especially when dementia enters the picture. In this deeply moving episode of Conversations with Intent , Diana Clark is joined by Denine Gentilella , who opens up about her family’s journey as caregivers for their fiercely independent mother after signs of dementia began to emerge. Denine shares the emotional and practical decisions she and her brothers fa...

In the fourth episode of Conversations with Intent , host Diana Clark sits down with Brittney Crabtree from Moms Talk Autism to explore the emotional landscape of parenting a child on the spectrum. Together, they discuss the real challenges parents face—from navigating diagnoses to finding meaningful community and support. Brittney shares her personal story as a mother and advocate, shedding light...

What happens when a routine prescription turns into a life-altering addiction? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Intent , Dr. Jody Adewale shares his deeply personal story of opioid addiction following a college football injury—and how he found his way back to healing and purpose. Now a practicing clinical psychologist , Dr. Adewale is using his experience to help others break free fr...

In this episode of Conversations with Intent , Diana Clark speaks with renowned adolescent medicine expert Dr. Ellen Rome to unpack the complex and often misunderstood world of eating disorders . Together, they explore how families and loved ones can provide meaningful support to someone struggling, and why language, awareness, and empathy are essential in the path to recovery. With decades of cli...

In the first episode of Conversations with Intent , host Arden O’Connor speaks with Diana Clark about her personal journey with bipolar disorder , the challenges of masking , and the transformative power of authenticity . Diana shares her experiences navigating the complexities of bipolar disorder, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the struggle of presenting a version of herself that socie...