Reinventing Mental Health

The speaker explains that “toughing it out” after life challenges can leave suppressed childhood emotions unresolved, which then project forward and draw similar situations, events, and people into your life, repeating the same emotional patterns and intensifying over time until a major crisis seems to come out of nowhere. They note that relying on conscious strategies like affirmations may not wo...

Mary interviews Vanessa Morgan of the Self Heal Center about her background in natural medicine (medical herbalism, acupuncture, homeopathy) and diagnostic approaches including EAV testing, blood lab evaluation, tongue/pulse assessment, and dark-field microscopy. Vanessa describes how, during COVID, she began exploring homeopathic snake venom remedies after hearing reports of snake venom peptides...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, the host interviews author Julie about her children’s book series centered on nonconformity, propaganda, and control, using the metaphor of a colorless town where independent thinking is tied to “wonder.” Julie describes books that address themes including education, peer pressure, politicized science, media censorship, masks and lockdown parallels, me...

On Reinventing Mental Health, Mary interviews Chandani Patel Thompson, a former in-house corporate lawyer who worked at Apple (during early iTunes) and later at Sephora, PopSugar, Pandora, Adobe, and TuneIn, before being laid off in May 2025 amid company changes. Chandani shares how a consistent six-minute gratitude journaling practice (three minutes morning and evening) started in November 2024 h...

On Reinventing Mental Health, host Mary interviews mental health professional and author Patricia Lemer about moving beyond symptom management to address root causes of mental health and developmental symptoms. Lemer recounts her decades in diagnostic testing, founding the nonprofit Developmental Delay Resources, and later merging its materials with Epidemic Answers (now Documenting Hope). She dis...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, host Mary Parker talks with Jacob Bowker, a father of four and certified adolescent mental health and recovery coach, about addiction as a family issue and approaches that support both the individual and their relatives. Jacob shares how his oldest son’s early addiction and hospitalization changed his perspective, leading him to use media-based tools l...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, host Mary talks with Tom Cotter—founder of the nonprofit Backpack Friends and creator of Rebel 90—about functional approaches to mental health rooted in purpose, habits, and community. Tom shares how Backpack Friends began in 2014 after a Pflugerville High School student passed out from not having food over the weekend, leading him and his wife Heather...

On Reinventing Mental Health, the host interviews friend Chris Evans, a janitorial company owner born in Philadelphia and raised in Killeen, Texas, about his difficult journey after college football, trouble finding work, and learning the janitorial business through trials and mentorship from Ravi Ward. Chris shares how he recognized his impatience and anger, became more patient by thinking situat...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, host Mary talks with Suzy, owner of Soulshine Rhythm Experience, about interactive group drumming programs used for all ages in corporate, community, and therapeutic settings. Suzy shares how drumming supported her through an abusive marriage and led her to research its benefits, citing a study by music therapist Christine Stevens and neuroscientist Dr...

In this episode of 'Reinventing Mental Health,' host Mary interviews educator and tutor Janet Alexander, delving into the root causes of mental health issues stemming from educational experiences. Janet shares her personal journey of overcoming dyslexia and spectrum tendencies, her challenges within the public school system, and her transition to running the Hearts and Minds Learning Center. They...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, we meet Matt Melvin, who shares his extraordinary journey from childhood in Kingsboro, Massachusetts, to experiencing bullying, incarceration, and ultimately finding faith. Matt discusses his book 'Bullied Behind Bars,' his experiences being bullied in prison, and the life-changing moment that led him to embrace honesty and find God. He also touches on...

In this episode of 'Reinventing Mental Health,' we dive into the intersection of agriculture and mental health with Chloe Parker, owner of Parker Pastures. Chloe shares her personal journey from growing up on a farm to taking over her family's business after her mom's cancer diagnosis. We explore the importance of clean, nutrient-dense food, the concept of regenerative farming, and the detrimental...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, host Mary reconnects with Beth Lambert, an author, educator, and former healthcare consultant who has documented escalating rates of childhood chronic conditions for over 15 years. Beth discusses her journey into holistic and integrative health practices spurred by her children's health issues. She shares insights from her books, 'A Compromised Generat...

Welcome back to 'Reinventing Mental Health'! In this episode, we dive deep with Daniel Brown, who shares his unique perspectives on health and well-being. Despite not being a certified doctor, Daniel has spent over a decade helping people transform their health by identifying and addressing the root causes of mental and physical issues. They discuss common causes of illness, the profound impact of...

Welcome back to Reinventing Mental Health! In this episode, we chat with Kiri Shin, a former special education teacher turned stay-at-home mom, about her journey into natural health. Kiri discusses her personal health challenges, including postpartum preeclampsia, and how she turned to natural remedies instead of conventional medication. She highlights the benefits of essential oils, natural suppl...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, we welcome Donnie Young, host of the 'Spoken Like a Man' podcast. Donnie shares his journey from a financial services career to podcasting, driven by his Christian faith and commitment to traditional family values. He discusses the impact of societal issues on the family unit, his wife's candy business, and the importance of biblical leadership for men...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, we explore root causes of mental health issues and advanced functional treatments. Host introduces Natalie Ledbetter, the owner of Upgrade Labs in Austin, Texas. Natalie shares her remarkable journey from being an overworked anesthetist with health issues and adrenal fatigue, to discovering alternative therapies and starting Upgrade Labs. She discusses...

Welcome to another episode of Reinventing Mental Health, where we shift our focus from mere symptom management to finding root cause treatments for mental health issues. Today, we're joined by Dodge Feeler, a nurse practitioner with a background in hair restoration and hormones, and Drayke, a returning guest and peptide expert. This episode delves deep into critical health concerns like perimenopa...

Welcome back to Reinventing Mental Health! In this episode, we are joined by Candace Hunt, a career coach and business consultant, who shares her incredible journey of overcoming burnout, addressing personal trauma, and ultimately finding alignment in her life and career. Candace discusses her transition from a seemingly perfect yet unfulfilling life to a purpose-driven career in coaching and cons...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, we dive into the root causes of mental health issues and explore natural solutions with Dr. Bradley Shepherd. Dr. Shepherd shares his journey from being a chiropractor to discovering functional medicine and helping women in their forties and fifties manage chronic pain. He highlights the connections between chronic pain, hormone and nutrient imbalances...

In this episode of 'Reinventing Mental Health,' host Mary welcomes Warren Phillips, the creator of 'Non-Toxic Dad' and a member of Revelation Health. Warren shares his journey from extreme illness and toxic exposure to becoming a passionate advocate for natural health and detoxification. They discuss the importance of identifying and eliminating environmental toxins, effective detox methods, dieta...

In this episode of Reinventing Mental Health, we delve into the root causes of grief and natural ways to help individuals cope. Our special guest, Lisa Writes, a peer-to-peer grief educator, shares her expertise on the stages of grief, common signs, physical and mental health implications, and practical tips for progressing through the stages. Lisa also touches on the impact of grief from various...

In this compelling episode of 'Reinventing Mental Health,' we sit down with Del Bigtree, CEO of Informed Consent Action Network and host of The Highwire, to discuss his latest documentary, 'An Inconvenience Study.' Bigtree shares insights from a comparative study on vaccinated and unvaccinated children, revealing alarming trends in chronic diseases and neurodevelopmental disorders. He emphasizes t...

Welcome back to Reinventing Mental Health! In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of hypnotherapy and mindset coaching with Leah Cuban, a master certified life coach and hypnotherapist. Leah shares her inspiring journey from weight loss coaching to discovering hypnotherapy, and how it has helped individuals overcome anxiety, improve relationships, and even get off antidepressants....

Welcome back to Reinventing Mental Health! In this engaging episode, we delve into the journey and expertise of Michelle Lamansky, owner of Balanced Yoga in Tennessee. Michelle, a mental health-aware yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience, unfolds her personal healing journey and elaborates on how yoga and breath work can address various mental health issues including anxiety, grief, and...