Voices for Mental Health

Gut health expert and author, Julia Loggins shares nutritional tips to help improve mental and physical health including anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma.

Co-author of the book Anxiety Insights, Lori Maney Lentini, shares her personal experience with anxiety while raising two children and going through divorce, and how she discovered how “to get through” it all.

Listen to retired early childhood counselor, Robin White, discuss the impact of the pandemic on elementary through 5th grade students, her strong opinion on arming school teachers with guns, and why we need more mental health services for both students and teachers.

In this episode, writer, editor and entrepreneur, Tanya Brockett, shares her very personal experiences as a successful black woman working her way.up the corporate ladder despite racism and prejudice. Tanya's can-do attitude is contagious and her stories may surprise you.

Erin Tucker, Executive Director of On Our Own, talks about the difficulties of supporting individuals with mental health recovery and substance abuse during the Pandemic.

Radio personality, Pam Garrison, shares her experience with severe depression and how she managed to go on air with a smile while trying to.find her way out of a deep dark depression that started when she was just eight years old. 

Hear the story of one woman's remarkable courage and journey with Stage 4 Cancer. Guest Katherine Couvillion speaks candidly about living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), the accompanying physical and emotional toll, friends, family and helping others. Encore Presentation. Season 1. Episode 4.

When it comes to staying positive and.productive, our guest Maxwell Ivy, aka The Blind Blogger, has turned his vision loss into a mission of helping others see that anything is possible: if you set realistic goals, approach obstacles one step at a time, and ask for help. Listen to this episode to get great advice and motivation to create your best life. (First aired July 14, 2021)

Health and Wellness Coach, Heidi Shaner talks about why women are considered twice as likely to have depression compared to men and what women can do to take control of their mental and physical health.  

Writer, victim advocate, and former University of Virginia professor, Dr. Claire Kaplan, talks openly about the feminism movement, gender violence, self-acceptance, and having the courage to make waves to advance equality for woman and the LGBTQ community.

Ever wonder how you can improve your relationship? Are you dating a narcissist? Are you in a co-dependent relationship? Listen to this podcast to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship and what you can do to create healthier relationships. Guest Life Coach and Health and Wellness Expert, Heidi Shaner.

If you ever wondered how suicide can be made funny. Comedian and former writer for the Tonight Show, Frank King, talks about his lifelong battle with suicidal thoughts and how he is using humor to help raise awareness and prevent suicides. 

In this episode, Anna Mendez, the Executive Director of Partner for Mental Health, speaks passionately about her work aimed at combating mental health inequality and the criminalization of people with mental illnesses. Hear how Virginia's criminal justice system is to blame, and how the recent passage of one state bill is the first step forward towards a fairer future.

Millennials and fellow podcast hosts, Daniel Fairley II and John Thompson. explain the importance of mental health among black males, the challenges and experiences that inspired them to create their own mental health podcast, and how we can all benefit from some one-on-one time with our therapist (or barber).

Learn how two moms 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.

Win Kelly Charles shares her challenges and triumphs living with Cerebral Palsy. She is on a mission to help others with physical and mental disabilities stay positive and accomplish their dreams.

Hear how a son’s suicide almost destroyed his mother and what she did to survive her own suicidal thoughts. Guest: Jill D’Arpino, Author and Mental Health Advocate

Frank King, the Mental Health Comedian. openly discusses his family history with suicide and his lifelong battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality. Hear how Frank turned his mental illness into a comedy career including 20 years as a writer for the Tonight Show, 5X TedTalks, and why laughter is the best medicine.

In this timely episode, Licensed drug offender educator, Deborah Hernandez Antich shares her unique perspective on the connection between mental health, substance abuse, and criminal offenses.

From bullying to thriving, 21 year old Katherine Grace Mulokey opens up about her dark days of depression and suicidal thoughts and how she got the help to keep living.

Hear how Mental Health America of Virginia is helping others cope during the pandemic and how you can do your part in helping others with mental illness.

Michelle Anhang bravely shares why she kept her husband’s suicide a secret for 10 years from her kids, friends and colleagues. She also explains how therapy helped her move forward with her personal and professional life, and why she is helping others find emotional support after trauma .

Hear how mental health advocate and author, Lori Maney Lentini, gained insight into her own anxiety and how she is helping others (including her own children) find success and happiness despite mental health issues.

Mashana never expected to get cancer and she never wanted to be an entrepreneur. However, this 20 something female has done both and shares both her struggles and her triumphs.