Voices for Mental Health

The Raw Truth: Patterns, Perspectives and Partnerships

In this candid and uncut conversation, we explore how lived experiences, age, gender identity, and social connections impact mental health. From dating, to redefining relationships, to embracing independence , we take a deep dive into how history and greater mental health awareness are changing lives and future goals.

Mental Health Care: The Hidden Barriers No One Talks About

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.

From Ivy League to Inmate to Entrepreneur

From the Ivy League to prison to becoming a seven-figure entrepreneur, Ken Miller shares his raw and inspiring story of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and transformation. He speaks openly about trauma, survival, and what it truly takes to build a better life.

Conditional Love

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 intentions we often give love conditionally. For others, their goal seems to be keeping their kids from causing them bother or embarrassment,” says Elash. If this sounds all too familiar, this is a must listen to podcast.

Workplace Bullying

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