Voices for Mental Health

Single mother in mid 50's shares her dramatic life changing decision to find happiness. Guest Robin Martin-Lawson talks about her weight loss journey, the importance of having a reason to get up in the morning, and how she is now living her best life abroad in Turkey.

Trauma coach Jennifer Shakespere shares her experience dealing with an addict, signs of substance abuse, and patterns of a domestic violent relationship.

Listen and be inspired by one woman's journey of learning to live with an acquired brain injury and.how she has learned to see the light and humor in everyday living.

Award winning author and former lawyer, Brian Cuban, talks about his battle with body image, his fall from grace, and how he is living his best life.

Hear this fascinating and raw conversation about suicide and one woman's journey toward finding her inner strength to keep living despite her on going battle with depression. Guest: Lisa Wessner, Mental Health Advocate and Play Producer

Hear about the impact and efforts being made to prevent suicide in America from Markita D. Madden, Program Director of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Plus learn about the potential causes of suicide and what you need to say to someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. There's no shame in calling 988.

Sports Psychologist Lori Freeman offers advice for athletes and parents to help with performance and mental health issues. 

Author and singer-songwriter Julie Aguas shares her personal struggles with pregnancy loss and infertility in this very raw, emotional and enlightening interview.

This episode featuring Virginia family law attorney Lynn Bradley is a must for anyone contemplating getting a divorce. Lynn discusses the various legal options of divorce along with their risk and benefits.   

In this passionate interview with Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds, you'll hear about past, present, and future legislation necessary to tackle gun violence and mental health issues in America. 

Hear one woman’s journey to locate her biological parents, what resources she found most helpful and what she learned about herself and family in the process.

Guest Doddie Green is a published author who has suffered her entire life with depression. Her first book, Touch, tells a semi-autobiographical tale about a young woman who can’t stand any type of physical contact and resigns herself to a lonely existence of duty to her family – until, that is, she meets a special person. Doddie has also published her three books in her murder mystery series and b...

Life coach, author, and fellow podcaster Troia Butcher discusses the inspiration behind her incredible new book SoulTies: Letters of Love, reveals her own struggles with PTSD and grief, and offers advice on navigating the loss of a close friend, family member, or pet.

Two nurses share what it was like to be working during both the AIDS/HIV epidemic and Covid-19 pandemic; and how they memorialized these historic events.

If you ever worried about getting cancer and how it could ruin your life, this podcast is you. Hear how one woman is living her best life, married to a younger man, and stays optimistic despite a second battle with breast cancer.

Health and Wellness Coach Amy Wick-Horn shares how she overcame the physical and emotional pain of facial paralysis and what she has learned in the process.

Hear how and why one mother kept her husband's suicide a secret for 10 years from family, friends and co-workers. In this episode Michelle Anhang speaks candidly about how therapy helped her move forward both personally and professionally, and why she is now determined to help others find emotional support following a traumatic event. (Previously Recorded August 2020)

Hear how two moms, Amanda and Brook, are challenging the myths of divorce and coparenting. Get tips on dealing with the ex and how to be a "bonus" mom instead of a stepmom. (Encore Presentation)

Learn why addiction relapse is part of the recovery process and what you can do to help someone with an alcohol or drug addiction. Guest: Judeline Galek

In this episode, we talk candidly about the affect of social economics on mental health awareness, diagnosis and treatment.

This eye opening episode shares new ideas for preventing sexual assault to help anyone regardless of gender or age. Guest: Laurie Jean Talun, Director of Prevention at SARA

Hear one man's heart-wrenching story about his decision to get sober after he found himself stealing money to pay for his drug and alcohol addiction. 31 years later, he remains clean and sober.

An in-depth discussion about the different types of trauma and how the pandemic has changed the way we treat mental health.

Hear about one man's transformation from poverty, a life of crime, to serving time in prison and how and why he Is giving back to his community in a big way. Guest: Tony Moore, Motivational Speaker, Basketball Coach and Founder of Birds of a Feather.

Guest Doddie Greer is a published author who has suffered her entire life with depression. Her first book, Touch,  tells a semi-autobiographical tale about a young woman who can’t stand any type of physical contact and resigns herself to a lonely existence of duty to her family - until, that is, she meets a special person. Doddie recently published her third book in her murder mystery series and b...