Our guest, Andy Regal, a highly accomplished media executive and author of “Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Spent Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide for Healing,” joins us to share his powerful story.
In this illuminating podcast, Andy describes
💼 The hidden costs of workplace bullying
🧠 Its lasting impact on mental health
💚 And how he turned pain into purpose and advocacy
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 this inspiring conversation filled with insight, science, and hope.
In this episode of Voices for Mental Health, we sit down with Joseph Melendez, a network systems engineer, yoga instructor, and stress management coach who knows firsthand how technology can both help and hinder our peace of mind.
Joseph brings a rare combination of technical know-how and mindful wisdom to help us navigate our digital world with greater ease. From managing daily tech frustrations to setting realistic expectations in a fast-paced, ever-connected world, Joseph shares simple ways to stay calm, focused, and balanced — both online and off.
💻 Discover how to reboot without burnout.
🧘♂️ Get the “calm code” behind stress-free tech.
🎧 Tune in now and take a deep breath — help is just a click away.
Stop letting regrets hold you back. We all have them. In this episode, renowned coach and former psychologist, Dr. Dan Elash shares practical strategies to help you rise above setbacks and move forward with confidence.
Discover why celebrating small wins isn’t just nice—it’s essential. Recognizing progress fuels long-term success and strengthens your ability to keep going, even when life gets tough.
As a bonus, Dr. Dan breaks down the science behind “toxic talk”—how negative conversations impact your brain—and offers powerful ways to protect your mental well-being. Plus, he reveals his top six tips for cultivating resilience that you can start using today.
Don’t miss this uplifting conversation that will leave you feeling stronger, inspired, and ready to face life’s challenges with resilience.
This episode is a must listen for any parent as we dive deep with our guest Ginger Germani , mental health advocate and founder of Uniwellness Care, a telehealth platform supporting college counseling centers.
Ginger opens up about:
✨ Growing up Gen-X and navigating generational trauma, divorce, survival mode, and vulnerability.
✨ The daily habits that create security and self-love
✨ The heartbreaking loss of her son Austin to suicide in 2017 — and her journey from grief to advocacy
✨ What it means to parent with intention and break unhealthy family patterns
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alberto Augsten sheds light on the urgent need for accessible medications for underserved communities, the complexities of treating bipolar 1 disorder, and the critical role pharmacology plays in shaping mental health outcomes.
In this episode, mixed media artist Michelle Geiger opens up about her personal journey with art—sharing how creativity became both an outlet and a lifeline. Through her story, she reveals the transformative power of art to heal, inspire, and help us navigate the deep and often overwhelming process of grief.
In this episode, Tying Up Loose Ends, we sit down with Death Doula Amanda Miller to explore the deeply human side of supporting those facing the end of life. Amanda shares insights on fostering meaningful conversations between terminally ill patients and their families, navigating anticipatory grief, and guiding loved ones through the bereavement process. This thoughtful discussion sheds light on how compassion and communication can bring comfort, healing, and connection during life’s most difficult moments.
In this episode of Voices for Mental Health, former food addict and author Michelle Petties as explains why diets don’t work and how memories affect our eating habits. (Originally air May 6, 2025)
She beat the odds of terminal cancer and counts her blessings. Hear her raw and emotional story in her own words and why you should never give up hope. Guest: Katherine Coullivon
Our guest, Kijuan “Kiwi” Amey, is a former U.S. Air Force serviceman who launched his own business at just 25 years old. But everything changed when a devastating motorcycle accident left him permanently blind. Instead of letting tragedy define him, Kiwi chose a different path—one of resilience, faith, and purpose.
In this powerful episode, Kiwi shares how he turned unimaginable loss into a life filled with inspiration and impact. His journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, hope is never out of reach.
In this powerful episode, our guest openly talka about surviving sexual abuse, feeling of betrayal, difficulties with relationships, finding forgiveness, and stepping into her own power. Guest: Cindy Benezra
This podcast is a must-listen for parents of children with special needs. In this episode, a father candidly shares his journey of raising a child with autism and how it has shaped his ego, marriage, finances, and career. He also explores the risks of denial and its impact on families navigating the challenges of special needs parenting.
In this episode, we explore many uncomfortable topics including grief, dating, and sex with single mom, widow and mental health advocate, Carrie Kerwick.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into narcissists, the “playbook,” and why some people have the guts to say goodbye and others don’t. Guest: Dr. Rita Louise
One mothers shares her daughter’s rare medical condition, along with her daughter’s fighting spirit, and she navigates parenting a child with disabilities. Guest: Adriana Stallard
This episode will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about stress and anxiety. Guest Mak Estill talks about the various ways the people have been taught to lower their anxiety and why they don't work for everyone.
A very raw and fascinating conversation with cult survivor, Joanne Ometz, who shares her memories of abuse and brainwashing at a very young age by members of a cult, including her father and grandfather. Ometz also talks openly about how this traumatic experience impacted her marriage, her relationship with her son, and overall mental health.
Markita Madden talks openly about her own experience with suicide, the warning signs and risk factors. Hear why it’s so important for survivors to share their personal stories, which industries are most impacted by suicide, and importance of seeking mental health before a crisis. Guest: Markita Madden, Executive Director at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Virginia Chapter
Molly Rose from the Strozzi Institute for Somatics shares her expert advice on ways to move through a major life transition , the importance of NOT shaming ourselves, and the universal healing benefits of humor.
