To Write Love on Her Arms

In the third episode of this year's Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses discusses the "Hope remains" statement with the help of a friend and very special guest, Renee Yohe, who inspired the original TWLOHA story and movement. Renee talks about the many shapes hope has taken in her life over the years and where she is now in her mental health journey. She also share...

In the second episode of this year's Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses explores the "We need your presence, not your perfection" statement with the help of writer, wellness educator, and former TWLOHA intern, Tianna Soto. Together they talk about finding your identity beyond titles and status, and a common experience known as "Duck Syndrome." As a certified yoga...

In the launch episode of this year's Black and White Miniseries, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses reveals the three statements behind the campaign with the help of some special voices. He also talks with TWLOHA Editor Becky Ebert, and together they explore the purpose and importance of the campaign in honor of Mental Health Month, and how it relates to this season of life across the globe....

In the premiere episode of Season 3, TWLOHA's Director of Outreach Chad Moses talks with Aaron Moore, a licensed mental health counselor, about coping and caring for ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic. They discuss things like anxiety, trauma, grief, and how to navigate physical distancing and social isolation.   Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast . Follow TWL...

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with musician Noah Gundersen about what it means to be vulnerable on and off stage, how he learned to stop trying to justify his mental health experience, and why sometimes simply showing up is the best thing you can do for people struggling. Noah's newest album "Lover" is out now and he is currently on tour, where TWLOHA joined him for severa...

As we say goodbye to 2019, we want to pause and reflect on all of the moments that brought us here— the heavy and the light. We have a tradition here at TWLOHA called #WelcomeToMidnight. It began in 2011 as a blog by Jamie Tworkowsk and each year we return to those words and the conversation online. This year, we're bringing #WelcomeToMidnight to the podcast.  Huge thanks to the supporters you'll...

For the past few years, the amazing team at 107.5 The River has hosted a benefit concert in Nashville called Live. Life. Love. The event started with the goal to create meaningful conversations about mental health and suicide prevention in their community and also to help raise funds for To Write Love on Her Arms. The event returned this year in a big and surprising way. The line-up included incre...

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski speaks with Jenna Lilley, a former college athlete and recently retired member of the Chicago Bandits. Jenna opens up about her experience living with anxiety, depression, OCD,  how she eventually found help, and why she thinks it's important to speak out about mental health issues.  Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast ....

In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and guest Chad Moses share exciting updates about TWLOHA's impact in 2019 and how this conversation reached new communities thanks to the support of people like you. They also talk about how you can bring the movement of hope and help into 2020 and on #GivingTuesday (December 3), a global day of generosity.  To make a gift to TWLOHA, visit https://www.twloha.co...

In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsh and guest Chad Moses address the topics and issues supporters submitted when it comes to addressing mental health and the holiday season. They tackle themes like boundaries, grief, trauma, eating disorders, and Seasonal Affective Disorder, and talk about how to care for your mental health around this time of year. Download a transcript of this episode at www.twl...

In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch speaks to Kaitlyn Partin, a former TWLOHA employee who lost her best friend to suicide. They talk about Kaitlyn's experience supporting her friend through her struggles, what she learned through grief counseling after her friend's death, and what she would say to someone who lost a loved one to suicide.  Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/p...

In this episode, we talk with Chad Moses and Sierra DeMulder about their experience with self-injury. They talk about what led them to self-injury, how they found healthy ways to cope with their internal distress, and what they wish they'd known when they were struggling. We also talked with licensed mental health counselor Michelle Moore about the harmful stigma surrounding self-injury and what w...

On World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski and licensed mental health counselor and Peace Club founder Denny Kolsch joined host Lindsay Kolsch for a special live recording. They talked about how people were sharing the You Make Today Better campaign in their community, answered supporter questions, and dispelled some of the myths and stigma around suicide and w...

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski interviews writer and artist Morgan Harper Nichols about her experience with depression. Morgan opens up about what her struggles looked like, how she takes care of herself while also providing support and hope to her social media followers, and what encourages her to keep going.    Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast . F...

In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch talks with TWLOHA staff member Chad Moses and licensed mental health counselor Stephan Monteserin. Earlier this year we asked our Instagram followers for questions they had about mental health. In this Q&A session, we covered topics like how to ask for help, what to expect when you start counseling, talking to your family about mental health, and how to support...

In this episode, we talk with Morgan Harper Nichols, Whitney Wilson, and Stephan Monteserin about their experience living with depression. They talk about the early days when they were first struggling, how they found help, and what gives them hope today. We also talked to licensed mental health counselor Aaron Moore about the stigma surrounding depression and why it's so important to ignore those...

In the first episode of Season 2, host Lindsay Kolsch talks to TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski about the newly launched You Make Today Better campaign in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day. They discuss the significance behind this year's slogan, You Make Today Better, how you can bring this message to your community, and why we should all push back against the lie that says there's nothing we...

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about "We Need You Here."     Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast .   Follow TWLOHA on social media at:   https://twitter.com/TWLOHA   https://www.instagram.co...

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about "Your Story Is Important."     Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast .   Follow TWLOHA on social media at:   https://twitter.com/TWLOHA   https://www.insta...

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about "It Is OK To Ask For Help."     Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast .   Follow TWLOHA on social media at:   https://twitter.com/TWLOHA   https://www.inst...

During the month of May, we're releasing a miniseries featuring conversations centered around statements we believe are Black and White. In this episode, host Lindsay Kolsch and TWLOHA team member Chad Moses talk about "I Am Worthy Of Hope."     Download a transcript of this episode at www.twloha.com/podcast .   Follow TWLOHA on social media at:   https://twitter.com/TWLOHA   https://www.instagram...

We're sharing a special behind-the-scenes look at the Live. Life. Love. Benefit Concert held last December in Nashville, TN. This bonus episode features interviews with Kim Petras , Jake Miller, and Caroline Kole . Thank you to Robin  Fomusa  and the entire team at 107.5 The River - Nashville for putting on this wonderful event and for inviting us to be part of it.  Download a transcript of this e...

In the final episode of season one, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Chris Sullivan. Chris opens up about his background as an actor and his experience dealing with mental health issues, how he takes care of himself, and why he doesn't consider This Is Us a sad show. Chris Sullivan is an American actor and musician. He is known for playing Taserface in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. He...

In this episode, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski talks with Denny Kolsch. Denny opens up about his experience struggling with anxiety and an opioid addiction, how he got sober, and what he's doing now in an effort to save lives in his community and beyond. Denny is a licensed mental health counselor. He is also the co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Peace Club, an opioid recovery community l...

In this episode, TWLOHA's Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch talks with Hannah Brencher about her experience writing love letters to strangers, what it was like to get a diagnosis of depression, and how she's needed connection in a holistic approach to treating it. Hannah is a writer, TED speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. Her second book, Come Matter Here, is availa...