Voices for Mental Health

Host Candace Schoner reveals her struggles as a child of an alcoholic and her recent health scare that led to her pursuit to help others with mental illness.

In this special episode, our panel discuss how Valentine’s Day can impact one’s mental health and why self-love is the key to finding joy.

Narcissist expert and abuse survivor, Emma Davey, shares her personal journey as well as advice for recognizing a narcissistic relationship and ways to recover

Hear how a beautiful summer day turned to a nightmare for one family and how they are hoping to inspire others not to give up. Guest: Andre Xavier, Author of the book, I Almost Lost Her

Author and medical intuitive Dr. Rita Louise answers the question is ESP real and why she believes focusing on intuition and energy are keys to good mental health and getting rid of negative thoughts

Hear how one woman battled her alcohol addiction, how she finally got sober, and her fear of relapse. Guest: Theresa Yuhn

Certified life coach, Karen McMahon, talks about shame and guilt of divorce, codependency, emotional abuse, getting legal advice, and how to protect children through a high conflict divorce.

In this episode, trauma survivor and mental health advocate Christine Lazorishak shares her personal journey with loss, grief, anxiety and OCD.

This podcast is the personal account of one woman's story of surviving domestic abuse. Hear Amanda in her own words as she describes the shame, disbelief and wake up call that prompted her to leave her abuser after ten years of marriage and two children.

In this encore presentation, Danielle Gaudette talks openly about being adopted at birth, her childhood, her adoptive mother’s struggle with anxiety and depression, and the journey that led to meeting her birth mother (actress Kate Mulgrew).

Diagnosed or think you have ADHD, neurodiverse expert and educator, Sandy Bean shares her personal journey as a gifted child with ADHD and offers practical advice for achieving goals such as time management and staying motivated.

In this episode, writer and first time author, Deborah Kasdan shares her sister’s battle with schizophrenia and it’s impact on her entire family.

This is a truly eye opening and informative conversation about domestic/intimate partner violence: including barriers to leaving, warning signs, prevention and expert advice for safely escaping an abusive relationship. Guest: Erika Robinson, Community Engagement Coordinator for Shelter for Help in Emergency

In this episode, our guest Julie Alexandrin shares her personal and professional opinions about living in America with a disability.

In this episode Dr. Maria Rodriquez shares her own story of immigration to the U.S. and why she is so passionate about helping families deal with separation.

Filmmaker and director Ty Cooper talks about his latest film project, Amanda, and what inspired him to write the screenplay about love, trauma, relationships, art and community.

Author and hypnotherapist, Anthony Davis shares how his multiple near death experiences changed his life and why he is helping others as a life coach and hypnosis.

Guest Charlie Burton shares his life experiences as a black trans man growing up in the South and his own struggles with alcoholism and gender identity.

In this episode, Candace talks with Gilie Garth, a woman who has overcome addiction, a prison sentence, and the loss of her right to vote. Gilie was charged with a felony for prescription fraud. She never thought she would be able to e practice nursing, drive, or vote ever again. Hear the rest of her story.

Hear how you can declutter your space and what might cause hoarding. Guest: Phyllis White

In this episode, you’ll learn how to navigate the workforce with ADHD and why there’s no shame in having the disorder. Guest Shell Mendelson, Career Coach

The rabbit hole is real says our guest Susan MGinnis, a certified ADHD coach who has lived with ADHD her entire life. Susan shares her personal experience along with expert advice and resources to help those with ADHD live their best lives.

Hear the story from the author himself of When Screams Become Whispers, a raw look at bipolar disorder. Bob Krulish’s story sheds light on the systemic problems deeply rooted in the American healthcare system. In this podcast, Bob openly discusses his depression and mania that led to his divorce, unemployment, and near homelessness; And how he finally learned to manage his symptoms in order to liv...

In this episode, licensed psychotherapist, Barbara Maille discusses the causes of eating disorders and the dangers of dieting while addressing issues of body image, bulimia, binge eating and anorexia. Barbara explains the many reasons behind disordered eating, the importance of mindfulness, and serves up a healthy dose of hope to those who hate their bodies.

Tasha Hunter, mental health advocate and author of the memoir What Children Remember, talks openly about surviving child abuse, sexual assault, neglect, and years of depression and anxiety. In this deeply raw and candid interview, Hunter, who is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offers both personal and professional advice to those struggling with trauma and PTSD.