Mental Health Mondays with Marla and Dave

Today’s guest is Stan Zimmerman. An award winning television producer, director and screen writer. One of his latest works is a play called "Suicide Notes: In Their Own Words". Text "Give" to 818-698-1021 Donates $1 today. Consider pledging $1 per day for a week, a month or a year. "Every dollar helps" isn't a cliche - it's a fact. #mentalhealthawareness #namisfv #namisanfernando #namicommunicate

Our guest today is Rachelle Harjo. She’s a mental health and substance abuse counselor, as well as a Registered Nurse. Like most of us, she and family have had to deal with issues surrounding mental health, but she is part of a club that no parent wants to join. She lost her beautiful son Jair to suicide. Today she will share her story with us. Please remember that the reason we share our stories...

Our guests today, yes there are 2 guest today, are such fans of professional wrestling, that they started their own youtube show – A & B Convos: Wrestling Edition. And, like most of us here on MHM, they deal with mental health challenges, or brain differences. Their story sheds light on marital relationships, where at least one spouse deals with a brain difference. When we come back, Becky and AJ...

Our guests today, yes there are 2 guest today, are such fans of professional wrestling, that they started their own youtube show – A & B Convos: Wrestling Edition. And, like most of us here on MHM, they deal with mental health challenges, or brain differences. Their story sheds light on marital relationships, where at least one spouse deals with a brain difference. When we come back, Becky and AJ...

Our guest today, like all of our guests, has a unique story. Growing up in a close knit Latino family, one could say that she had a “normal” upbringing, but is there such a thing? Leslie Diaz will help us look into the pressures of growing up, and how they can feel anything but “normal”, and if not dealt with appropriately, can lead to real emotional and mental health issues.

Welcome back to the show Susie Traboulsi. Susie is the Treasurer of NAMI-SFV, and she also owns and operates a very successful accounting firm. You might remember from Susie’s last appearance on MHM, that Susie has an adult child who suffers w a brain difference – specifically Schizophrenia. Today we’re going to go deeper into her story, and look area’s where we can all help to make positive chang...

Our guest today is a Grammy winner, with 12 Grammy nominations, a plethora of other awards, and he’s also in the guiness book of world records. We’d be here all day just going through his accomplishments, a saxophonist without comparison, he’s an ordained minister, and a man of God. I’m proud to call him my friend and brother. Like many of us, mental illness is something that he and his family hav...

Our guest today is a Grammy winner, with 12 Grammy nominations, a plethora of other awards, and he’s also in the guiness book of world records. We’d be here all day just going through his accomplishments, a saxophonist without comparison, he’s an ordained minister, and a man of God. I’m proud to call him my friend and brother. Like many of us, mental illness is something that he and his family hav...

Today we thought it be a good idea to let YOU ask us questions about mental health. Usually we prepare a show for you, and it’s our sincere hope that in the life stories, testimonies, and expertise of our guest, you’ll find a ray of hope. But today, it’s your turn to ask us explicitly the questions on your mind. ____________________ Mental Health Monday's with Marla and Dave, new episode LIVE ever...

Scott Kiloby is an internationally recognized and sought-after author, teacher and speaker on the subject of mindfulness and non-dual wisdom as it applies to addiction and other mental illnesses or brain differences. Scott is the founder of the Living Inquiries Community, and the founder and CEO of the Kiloby Center for Recovery located in the beautiful Palm Springs area of California. There’s a b...

Our guest today none other than our very own Mimi – Marlene McCraw. Not only is she the matriarch of the family, her career as chief nurse executive for the VA, specializing in psychiatric nursing, made her even more invaluable to us, as we dealt with “brain differences” in our children.

Our guest today none other than our very own Mimi – Marlene McCraw. Not only is she the matriarch of the family, her career as chief nurse executive for the VA, specializing in psychiatric nursing, made her even more invaluable to us, as we dealt with “brain differences” in our children.

TrustyScribe. A San Francisco native, he has called Los Angeles home since 1993. As a multidisciplinary artist, Trusty bridges his background in film, photography, writing and painting to create work inspired by his own personal challenges in love and depression – bringing much needed attention to the conversation on mental health. His often playful and poignant art can be found in mental health f...

Scott Kiloby is an internationally recognized and sought-after author, teacher and speaker on the subject of mindfulness and non-dual wisdom as it applies to addiction and other mental illnesses or brain differences. Scott is the founder of the Living Inquiries Community, and the founder and CEO of the Kiloby Center for Recovery located in the beautiful Palm Springs area of California. There’s a b...

Our guest today is Regina Queen. She is currently a co-teacher for NAMI SFV, Family to Family. She is also a presenter for NAMI SFV to LAPD, educating the department on mental illness. Like most of us in the struggle, she has a loved one who suffers with mental illness – (bi-polar 1). We want to remind you that our goal in bringing you the stories and experiences of NAMI experts is to show the uni...

Scott Kiloby is an internationally recognized and sought-after author, teacher and speaker on the subject of mindfulness and non-dual wisdom as it applies to addiction and other mental illnesses or brain differences. Scott is the founder of the Living Inquiries Community, and the founder and CEO of the Kiloby Center for Recovery located in the beautiful Palm Springs area of California. There’s a b...

DJ Hed one of LA’s most prominent DJ’s, and he has spent over a decade helping the entertainment industry give back to the LA community. Through charity work, fund raising, speaking at schools, and advocating for a clean lifestyle, he has dedicated himself to making his world a better place. Support MHM - https://www.lovingbeyondreason.org/donations #mentalhealthawareness #namisfv #namisanfernando...

DJ Hed one of LA’s most prominent DJ’s, and he has spent over a decade helping the entertainment industry give back to the LA community. Through charity work, fund raising, speaking at schools, and advocating for a clean lifestyle, he has dedicated himself to making his world a better place. Support MHM - https://www.lovingbeyondreason.org/donations #mentalhealthawareness #namisfv #namisanfernando...

Ruby Vivas, Board Member of NAMI/SFV

SUSIE TRABOULSI is a board member with NAMI/SFV where she serves as treasurer. She also owns an accounting firm. Like most of us who feel compelled to join the fight to erase the stigma surrounding mental health, her family deals with brain difference. #mentalhealthawareness #namisfv #namisanfernando #namicommunicate Please help with the https://www.namisfv.org/mental_health_mondays_donation_page

Today’s show is brought to you by The Kiloby Center for Recovery – The Mindful Revolution in Addiction Treatment AND the Natural Rest House Detox Residential Center. Brand new “Scott’s List” - MHM is giving away a list of 5 steps to communicate non-violently with your loved one who suffers from mental illness. Viewers are to call 866-545-6295 or email info@kilobycenter.com . Make sure viewers say...

Our guest today is Hannah Sussman. Along with Marla and Dave, Hannah is one of the producers of MHM. As a board member of NAMI/SFV, she works tirelessly to help facilitate the function of NAMI, help others get access to mental health treatment, and erase the stigma surrounding mental illness. #mentalhealthawareness #namisfv #namisanfernando #namicommunicate Please help with the https://www.namisfv...

Our guest today is Hannah Sussman. Along with Marla and Dave, Hannah is one of the producers of MHM. As a board member of NAMI/SFV, she works tirelessly to help facilitate the function of NAMI, help others get access to mental health treatment, and erase the stigma surrounding mental illness. Today, we’re discussing the birth of MHM, how we met Hannah, and our shared passion for the show.

Scott Kiloby is an internationally recognized and sought-after author, teacher and speaker on the subject of mindfulness and non-dual wisdom as it applies to addiction and other mental illnesses or brain differences. Scott is the founder of the Living Inquiries Community, and the founder and CEO of the Kiloby Center for Recovery located in the beautiful Palm Springs area of California. As a regula...

Join us tonight for a Part 2 exclusive interview with our son “DJ!” Remember...every conversation about Mental Health is one worth having and hearing! #lovingbeyondreason #wesuffertoo #MentalHealthMondays #MaDHouse #erasethestigma #breakthesilence