Silence The Shame podcast

Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Randy about the personal experience that some therapists can face with burnout. They discuss self-care practices, signs and symptoms, and the potential benefits of therapist attending therapy. Be sure to RATE! Comment! Subscribe! And SHARE!

Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with Joyce Estrada-Bailey about her experience with postpartum depression, motherhood, and the stigma faced in the Latino community regarding the challenges of overall mental health. In this episode you will hear the signs, symptoms, and some resources for those experiencing postpartum depression. Be sure to RATE! Comment! Subscribe! And SHARE!

Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with Maiya Gill, who shares her journey of life with Borderline Personality Disorder. In this episode, they discuss her challenges, signs, symptoms, and treatment on the road to understanding and coping with BPD. Be sure to RATE! Comment! Subscribe! And SHARE!

Recently Silence The Shame host, Shanti Das, sat down with Sam Collier for his podcast "The Round Table". Sam Collier interviews Tedashii, Lecrae, Shanti Das, DJ Wade-O, and Benjamin Wills: A Round Table Discussion About Perseverance, Mental Health and Self-Care. This discussion is a partnership between A Greater Story and Reach Records in collaboration with Tedashii’s new album, #NeverFold! Silen...

Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with National Certified Counselor Anjali Arnold, Recovery specialist Tony Sanchez and Joan about addition and recovery. sure to Rate! Comment! Subscribe! And SHARE!

Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with student Abraham Sculley from the University of West Florida & creator of the Speak 2 Inspire movement about college depression. Abraham gives a very transparent account of his experiences and journey to mental health wellness. The episode touches on the signs, symptoms, & treatment for anxiety and depression. They are also joined by Licensed...

Shanti Das, and co-host Free The Vision, speak with Jeff Fink, owner of Go Fetch Wellness about how pets can be used as therapy. They are also joined by licensed professional counselor, Vaughn Gay.

Shanti Das, and Co-Host Free The Vision, speak with Tony Sanchez and Dr. April Umstead from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. They discuss their partnership, The Faith and Community Based Capacity and Recovery Initiative, to equip Faith leaders with knowledge around behavioral health and wellness.

Shanti Das and Co-Host Free The Vision speak with Kate Atwood, founder of Kate’s Club, and Anjali Arnold National Certified Counselor about grief and loss and how they impact your emotional health and wellness. They are also joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. April Umstead.

The holidays are a joyful time but can also be a tough time for many. In this episode Host Shanti Das and co-host Free The Vision talk to Dr. April Stallworth and Dr. Kristen Gelvin about signs and self care for seasonal depression.

Shanti Das, and her co-host Free The Vision, speaks with Hip-Hop sensation Big K.R.I.T. about his journey with mental health, self medicating, depression and its influence on his life and music. They are also joined by Dr. April Amstead who provides a deeper dive into the conversation with her clinical knowledge. Be sure to RATE, SUBSCRIBE, & SHARE the podcast!

Silence the Shame podcast host Shanti Das and co-host Free The Vision speak to Grammy award winning singer Michelle Williams and licensed professional counselor Dr April Umstead to discuss depression, suicidal ideation and how to cope and the importance of seeking treatment. Please rate, review, & subscribe to our podcast.

Host Shanti Das and Co-Host, Free The Vision, speak with Brandi Harvey the founder of the Beyond Her platform about her journey to healing after experiencing the emotional affects of child abandonment & her new found love of therapy. As well as actress Tichina Arnold talks about the importance of self-care and Dr. Ayanna Abrams gives her clinical guidance on the topic. Be sure to Subscribe, Share...

In episode 14 Shanti Das, & co-host Free The Vision, speak with Senior Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dr. Raphael G. Warnock and Professor, Minister and Psychologist Dr. Anita Phillips and we talk about Faith, mental Heath and the Church. Is your faith being tested when experiencing mental health challenges? What does the Bible say about mental health? Should you seek clinical and/or is church...

Shanti Das, & Co-Host Free The Vision, speak with Dr. Felicia Berry-Mitchell as they uncover the signs, symptoms and affects of PTSD. The show dives deep to discuss how sexual abuse can trigger mental health issues and we take a look at mental wellness within the #Metoo movement. Also, did you know there is therapy to reconfigure triggering dreams, or freezing can be a natural response to trauma?...

Shanti Das and Co-Host, Free The Vision, sit down with the creators of the acclaimed web series GIANTS. James Bland (creator and actor) Takara Joesph (director and producer) and Vanessa Kelly (character Journee) discuss the role mental health plays in the series and millennials. Vanessa also opens up about her personal struggles with Depression and Anxiety. GIANTS is available exclusively on Issa...

Silence the Shame speaks with millennial mental health advocate Paige Gaines about her fight with Bipolar Disorder 1 and her organization 911SaneJane that helps others forge through the hardships and challenges of mental health.

In this episode host, Shanti Das and co-host Free The Vision discuss the rising rate of teen suicide, and how to combat and recognize the challenges of mental health in teens. They are joined by Child Psychiatrist, Sarah Vincent and founder/creator of The Crying Voice Project Bianca Danielle.

Singer/Songwriter Sevyn Streeter speaks with host Shanti Das & co-host Free The Vision about her silent battle with depression. Sevyn gives a detailed account of how faith, family, and music helped her heal through some of the darkest times of her life. In this very candid interview you will hear the music star open up about the perils of depression, including experiencing suicidal ideation and ho...

It is no secret that addressing mental health is often a taboo subject, and for someone like Dr. Siri to break down the barriers with Hip-Hop and Pop artists is a revolutionary act. Giving the agency to individuals to address the strong holds over their minds is to give freedom to the potential of their future. We have to advocate the coolness of releasing our mental disparities in a healthy and p...

Check out this thought provoking episode as we speak to millennial Benjamin McAfee. He shares his journey and story of recovery of dealing with bipolar disorder. He talks very candidly about his time of first being diagnosed in college and how he has been able to cope and now thrive using his daily medication and other practices. We also welcome Free the Vision as our official co-host!

July is minority mental health month! Take a listen to Episode 6 of the Silence the Shame podcast as we uncover truths and myths about black men and mental health. Our new guest host Free the Vision joins in and we talk to Vaughn Gay, the Asst Director of Counseling Services at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Join us for episode 5 of the Silence the Shame podcast as we speak to Mental Health advocate Terresa Ford as she shares her journey of recovery. We also speak to author/writer/podcaster Free the Vision about the importance of African American men understanding/taking care of their mental health.

Tanya Waldon shares her story of a family member that attempted suicide and by the grace of God lived... also Dr. Bakari Vickerson from Morehouse school of medicine shares his expertise as a psychiatrist. Come with us as we continue to Silence the Shame around mental health!

Episode 3 of the #silencetheshame podcast features domestic abuse advocate and survivor Christy Tucker Sims, life coach/entrepreneur Christina Johnson and therapist Warren Mitchell ... we talked about finding that happy place after traumatic life experiences of domestic violence, divorce, etc that can lead to depression/anxiety and more. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and we will silenc...