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In this very powerful interview with Louise Barnett, host of the Unmasking Sobriety and Mental Health podcast, we explore what it’s like living with Bipolar 1 disorder pre and post diagnosis. Louise speaks candidly about her first 15 years of life feeling like Jekyll and Hyde, unplanned motherhood, alcohol addiction, and her upcoming memoir Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir. Throughout this episode,…
Living with chronic pain isn’t just physical, it’s emotional too. In this unedited conversation, our guest, Flame Bilyue and I, talk about finding a yes, when everything feels like a no. Learn how simple tricks like shifting your mindset, alternative therapies, and self compassion can go a long way to helping your body reduce inflammation and pain. Originally aired February 10, 2026
In this candid conversation with our guest Amanda Miller, we explore the hidden pressures that come with imposter syndrome such as anxiety, depression, lack of self worth, and navigating a professional environment. Join us for an honest discussion to foster a better understanding of imposter syndrome, its impact on mental health, and learn how to move beyond self-doubt. First Aired March 2025
In this episode of Voices for Mental Health, we explore the meaning of conditional love from the basic question of what it means, to how it shapes our self-esteem and emotional development. Guest: Dr. Dan Elash. “After years as a psychologist, I believe that it is the responsibility of parents to validate their children. In my experience, we do a mediocre job of it at best. Even with good…
What if happiness isn’t something you chase but something you learn to experience? In this powerful episode of Voices for Mental Health, we sit down with seasoned psychologist and life strategies coach Dr. Dan, who brings over 35 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s toughest moments. From his work with hospitals to supporting military families and first responders, Dr. Dan…
In this captivating episode of Voices for Mental Health, host Candace Schoner brings together two women from different generations—a Gen X voice and a Baby Boomer perspective—for a deeply honest conversation about relationships, identity, and emotional well-being. Through personal stories and lived experiences, Jenny Z and Janie explore how the expectations placed on women have evolved and how…
In this engaging, emotional and relatable episode, Becca Pearce shares her deeply personal journey from a very public career to a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis that forced her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about achievement, identity, and self-worth. This episode is a must for all those over-achiever’s and Type A personality.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Janelle Moravek, a nonprofit director and dedicated mental health leader, for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to support children living with mental illness. Through both her professional lens and personal experience, Janelle opens up about the challenges families face when navigating a system that can often feel…
In this episode, we sit down with Erin Vandermore — a mother, author, licensed therapist, and creator of the Mind Circuit app. Erin uses powerful analogies to explain how neuroscience shapes mental health, EMDR, and trauma recovery. Discover practical ways such as “tapping” to calm anxiety, retrain your brain’s stress response, and cultivate peace from within. Do yourself a favor, and check out…
In this powerful episode, author, motivational speaker, and sexual abuse survivor Cindy Benezra shares her journey of healing after childhood trauma and profound betrayal. Through honest reflection, she explores how unhealed pain can shape relationships and how reclaiming your voice can change everything. Cindy’s story demonstrates the power of forgiveness while offering hope, validation, and…
