Voices for Mental Health

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, Louise shares her own strategies for living well despite having a mental illness and the importance of self awareness and acceptance.

In this timely interview, Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds joins us for an in-depth conversation on Medicaid, mental health access, and the growing crisis of “ghost networks”—provider lists that appear robust on paper but leave individuals and families unable to find real, available care.This conversation goes beyond politics. It’s about public safety, human dignity, and the urgent need to fix a system that too often fails people when they are most vulnerable. If you care about mental health access, transparency in healthcare, and practical solutions that save lives, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.

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

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.

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, we sit down with Amanda Miller, a Death Duola, 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.

This podcast is a must-listen for parents of children with special needs. In this encore presentation, 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.

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.