Mental Health News Radio

Our most popular and listened to guest for over a decade! Join Christine Louis de Canonville for a discussion about her newest book, The Ghost in the Machine: Unmasking the Hidden Psychology of Narcissistic Abuse . This will be done as a series for this podcast and also for Christine's YouTube channel.  T oday we go in depth on Chapter 3: Navigating the Spectrum of Narcissism:               From U...

In this episode, I’m joined by the dynamic duo behind the Spark Launch Podcast—Chaya Mallavaram and Mike Cornell. Chaya is a tech entrepreneur, professional artist, and founder of Spark Launch, where she helps create transformative spaces for neurodivergent learners. Mike is a peer support specialist and lifelong creative who brings a raw, honest voice to mental health advocacy. Together, they’ve...

Join Kristin, Toni and Melinda for a deep dive into the world of Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence experiences in Buddhist communities.  Toni Boucher started working with individuals on the spectrum over 35 years ago as a foster care and emergency respite provider.  As the director of the CARE Clinic where she provided autism evaluations and determined eligibility for The South Carolina Department...

Our most popular and listened to guest for over a decade! Join Christine Louis de Canonville for a discussion about her newest book, The Ghost in the Machine: Unmasking the Hidden Psychology of Narcissistic Abuse . This will be done as a series for this podcast and also for Christine's YouTube channel.  T oday we go in depth on Chapter 2: DECODING THE DILEMMA AND TAKING CONTROL:               Navi...

Join Sarah Taylor and Kristin as they discuss the journey that neurodivergent women embark on in life!  Sarah is an intuitive energy healer and awakening trail guide, helping folks find their way back home. But years ago, she was an anxious, atheistic insomniac. Plus, she was an undiagnosed neurodivergent woman, having a hard time finding her place in the world. So the idea of finding the “peace t...

Our most popular and listened to guest for over a decade! Join Christine Louis de Canonville for a discussion about her newest book, The Ghost in the Machine: Unmasking the Hidden Psychology of Narcissistic Abuse . This will be done as a series for this podcast and also for Christine's YouTube channel. Enjoy this episode via YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdUnzIUN1E8?si=SJA_X06mjZYehgFC Christine Louis...

Amy Armstrong is our guest and in her work she helps parents and break through conflict with heart-centered, fool-proof boundaries.  Amy is a licensed social worker and entrepreneur, Amy has spent over a decade navigating the intersection of mental health and domestic law. She is the founder amd director of The Center for Family Resolution, Amy leads a team of skilled coaches who specialize in gro...

Join Kristin and Melanie as they discuss one of the most stigmatizing areas of mental health: Borderline Personality Disorder.  Melanie Goldman (She/Her) is a leading light in the field of mental health advocacy and helps fight on behalf of those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) based in Toronto, Canada. Melanie has spent the majority of her life working in the music industry, and she ha...

Dr. Kyra Bobinet joins us to talk about her passion for healing the world of failure disease. She is a passionate advocate for healing the world of failure that leaves us stuck in knowing what to do but not being able to do it. As a physician, public health leader, healthcare executive, and behavioral expert, she has passionately studied our human battle with failure and relapse for decades. She f...

Join Kristin and Kimberly for a conversation about addiction recovery in the hospitality industry. The challenges faced when you work around all or some of your major addiction triggers. Kimberly Flear is a passionate advocate for change within the hospitality industry, combining over two decades of experience with a personal journey through addiction recovery. As the founder of Last Call Coaching...

Join Kristin and Gaile as they discuss how difficult it can be, depending on where you live, to find Autism resources for your family.  Gaile Valcho is originally from New York and has an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. She is a wife and mom to a teenage autistic boy. She has over a decade of experience in the autism community and is certified in Master IEP training.  Gaile and her husband f...

Join Kristin from Mental Health News Radio and Jeremy from Nuero FM as they discuss how "unhelpful" a small part of the world of Autism can be when we try to narrate and judge other people's experiences. For those of us diagnosed later in life, we have an entire experience with many years to unpack. We will say things "incorrectly" according to ????  So why not let everyone enjoy and speak about t...

Join Kristin and Jenilee to discuss parenting with children on the Autism Spectrum.  As a professional life coach and autism coach, Jenilee brings lived experience, problem-solving skills, compassionate support, and creativity into each coaching session. Jenilee asks hard questions while listening, guiding, and coaching clients in their unique life situations. Through one-on-one coaching and group...

David Bartley has a story to share, and we get right into it! Join us for an intense but cathartic conversation about David's journey with suicidal ideation and his mental health.  David Bartley is known as a dynamic speaker, storyteller, and trainer. With real-life anecdotes that evoke laughter and tears, David informs and captivates audiences. Along the way, David provides insights that enable l...

Join Angel and Kristin to discuss the 4 A's of Autism and supporting minority communities! Angel Wilson, M.S., after 15 years in the autism field, had pretty much done it all. From Therapist to Developmental Specialist, Supervisor, Trainer, Assessor, and Interventionist, she learned and saw a LOT. What she noticed, though, were the concerns coming from families and providers alike; a lot of people...

Join Coach and Advocate, Jana M. Smith, and Kristin as they talk about how emotional dysregulation impacts those of us on the Neurodivergent Spectrum. www.janamsmith.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support .

Join Kristin and Stephanie discussing her new book on our most downloaded topic: toxic relationships. Stephanie Quayle is a Nashville recording artist who tours the world with her music and an entrepreneur with her own record label, Big Sky Music Group. Rolling Stone Country called her “an artist you need to know,” CMT named her as part of its “Next Women of Country” franchise, and she’s appeared...

Join Kristin and Robin Tate as they talk about what being Neurodiverse means and how to navigate relationships while on this incredible spectrum! About Robin Tate: I am a trained Coach with ten years of teaching experience. As a Neurodivergent woman, I have a lifetime of personal and professional experiences with Autistic/ADHD/AuDHD adults and neurodiverse relationships. This foundation of lived e...

Join guest David Robatin and Kristin as they discuss his mental health journey. Creating art became a way to work through alcoholism, mental illness, and more. David studied communications and art at Denison University and has been painting for quite a long time. He started to share his work more widely and continue to progress as a thinker and artist as I try new ways to explore his figures. He u...

Join the amazing mother and daughter from the Which Way podcast, Shari and Jann Simmons, with Kristin discussing the healing journey of mothers and daughers.  In Which Way?…Mother and daughter tell parallel stories about trauma and its impact on the generations that follow. Jann Simmons’ story is a heart wrenching account of an orphaned child who suffered brutality at the hands of her mother, as w...

Join Dr. Mary Jones and Kristin as they talk about the dreaded but accurate title of "Karen" on entitled women. Not an easy conversation in this age of internet hate but we do the best we can! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-mary-podcast/id1702069887 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support .

Did your high school have an entire mental health department? Our host, Kristin, certainly did not experience this in the 80's at her high school! Tune in to hear two new podcasters to join our network that are currectly in high school (2024). Brannagh and Diya, two women we want to support with everything we can, created Y.A.N.A. (You are never alone) to help support mental health awareness for t...

Join Kristin and Stephanie as they discuss her podcast Toxic Love Transformation . Stephanie McPhail, M.S. has a Double Masters Degree in Health and Education, a Bachelors in Psychology, Certified Crisis Counselor, Certified Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Toxic Relationship Recovery Expert who specializes in helping professional women discover who they are after a toxic divorce/breakup so they can reb...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Kristin as they talk about her new book, speaking and podcasting at the annual Converge Autism conference, and exciting new developments in the world of Autism. Stephanie's new book, Embracing the Autism Spectrum: Finding Joy & Hope Navigating the NeuroDiverse Family Journey, invites readers on a transformative journey into the realm of neurodiversity. Whether you...

The woman to speak with, listen to, and support when it comes to suicide awareness and prevention, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas joins us to talk about her new podcast. Headspace for the Workplace is Dr. Sally's newest podcast (she also hosts Hope Illuminated) to discuss mental health support in our workplace. Headspace for the Workplace – A Podcast on How to Cultivate a Vibrant and Psychologically Saf...