Don Sawyer joins me to discuss mental health in black communities, black mental health on college campuses, and the psychological impact of racism and the many ways in which it manifests in daily life. He shines light on the impact that COVID-19 and the current social justice movement are having on black mental health.

The founders of Hilinski’s Hope discuss their son Tyler’s shocking suicide, and the lessons you can learn from the story.

Kelly opens up about her battle with depression, and the many ways in which she’s learned to manage it.

Charlie discusses his mental health journey, becoming mindful, and the many life lessons competitive basketball has taught him.

Former NBA forward Michael Sweetney opens up about his battle with depression and how he’s fought off his biggest demons.

Former NFL O-lineman Joe Barksdale discusses his life-long battle with depression, and how retiring from the NFL and pursuing music helped him find peace.

Mike joins the show to discuss his journey with bipolar disorder. Now 30 and living in Brooklyn, NY, Mike is a DJ and also the founder of Mental Health League, an apparel company dedicated to raising mental health awareness that encourages everyone to try and win their battle with mental health every single day.

Jean is the author of Slipped Away. In her memoir, Jean shares the story of her life partner, Steve Tarpinian, and his shocking suicide in 2015.

Jordan Burnham is one of the world’s most influential mental health advocates. He was invited by Barack Obama to speak about mental health at the White House, has been interviewed on CNN by Anderson Cooper, and has been featured in a long list of other nationally known media outlets.

Trip Sanders joins me to discuss his childhood struggles with anxiety and how he is normalizing mental health as a college professor. After listening to this interview, you will be more knowledgable about the essential lifestyle habits that contribute to good mental health, the importance of trying new activities and setting goals, and you will more critically consider the way you define happiness.

Max Guttman joins the show to share his experiences with schizophrenia and details the adversity he overcame to live a happy, healthy and productive life. He also shines light on the common misconceptions about schizophrenia and the manner in which the disorder can be treated.

Hannah Bott joins the show to discuss her lifelong experiences with anxiety and depression. I highly recommend learning about Hannah and all the adversity she has overcome, including a traumatic experience as a victim of sexual violence. She truly is an inspiration and is extremely brave to share such a detailed story with the world. Hannah currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator at NAMI North Texas.

Amy shares her personal life story with various mental illnesses, childhood trauma, addiction, and her path to a meaningful life and profession.

Mike is the author of the book Transforming Stigma and travels the country as a professional mental health speaker. As a 2017 PM360 ELITE Award Winner, he is recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry. His compelling TEDx talk has even been used in college classrooms and has received amazing reviews.

Dr. Elizabeth Radday shares her experiences with panic disorder and agoraphobia, while addressing common misconceptions about them.

Katharine has experienced mental illness ever since she was a child, suffering from anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. Her intense feelings of depression led her down a path of addiction and alcoholism, and forced her to drop out of college her first time around. After spending time in rehab and finding ways to improve her mental health, she is now in a much better place.