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Mental Health News Radio

Mental Health News Radio

Exploratory conversations about mental health, neurodivergence, relationships and spirituality.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

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43:44

Ferrari Brains, No Brakes

Mental Health News Radio ·

2026/04/23

What happens when an oil rig engineer walks away from “safe,” follows curiosity, tears his Achilles (literally), and accidentally builds a multi-million follower neurodivergent ecosystem? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Iyeke... founder of NeuroJumpstart and the mind behind several ADHD and autism platforms reaching over 2 million people... to talk about diagnosis, identity, masking, grief, and what it actually means to find your lane as a neurodivergent human. We get into:The messy reality

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44:15

What Real Change Actually Feels Like (From the...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2026/03/28

In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, I sit down with therapist and somatic practitioner Cody Gauthier to explore something we almost never talk about—the moment therapy starts to work.What happens when a client begins to change, set boundaries, and show up differently in their life… and it feels uncomfortable, destabilizing, or even worse than before? We talk about the lived reality of growth from the therapist’s chair:– why change often feels like something went wrong– what happens when

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66:50

The Body Remembered What I Couldn't: Dissociative...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2026/03/18

This is not a story about something that happened once. This is a story about what the body carries when the mind cannot. In this episode, Aspen Michael shares his lived experience of memory returning in midlife—after decades of success, stability, and a life that, by all appearances, was fully intact. At 52, everything changed. What had been held outside of awareness began to surface through the body, through collapse, through fragments that refused to stay buried. What follows is not a linear

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51:58

AI as a Thinking Mirror with Jeremy G. Schneider,...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2026/03/11

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of how people think, reflect, and process their lives. But what role should it actually play in mental health?In this episode, Kristin Sunanta sits down with therapist and technology expert Jeremy G. Schneider to explore the evolving relationship between AI and therapy. Jeremy is a licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma-informed mental health coach, and former chief technology officer who now works at the intersection of emotional wellness and

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54:23

When No Contact Isn’t the End: A Real Conversation...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2026/02/12

What happens when a mother and daughter go no contact for four years — and actually find their way back? In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, co-creators of The Mother-Daughter Relationship Makeover: 4 Steps to Bring Back the Love and its companion workbook for lasting change. Together, we dive deep into addiction, recovery, enmeshment, control, accountability, anger, forgiveness, and the cultural rise of estrangement between mothers and

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81:05

For You, Not To You: Evolutionary Astrology, Shame,...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2026/01/28

What if your life isn’t happening to you — but for you? In this New Year’s Eve conversation, Kristin sits down again with evolutionary astrologer Robin Jillian, revisiting a dialogue that first took place years ago during a shared Dark Night of the Soul. This time, the lens is wider, deeper, and more precise. Together, they explore evolutionary astrology as a map of the soul’s long arc — not predictive, not hierarchical, and not about “what’s coming next,” but about why your soul chose this life,

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34:05

Dr. Judith Orloff — The Highly Sensitive Rabbit:...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, I sit down with Dr. Judith Orloff — psychiatrist, bestselling author, and lifelong advocate for empaths — to talk about her beautiful new children’s book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. This story is written for every child who has ever felt “too sensitive,” “too much,” or like they didn’t quite fit the mold.Judith and I explore why sensitive kids struggle in today’s world, how parents can support them, and why empathic children are poised to become some of

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58:32

This Is How We Talk: Two Neurodivergent Women,...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/11/04

In this unfiltered, soul-resonant episode of Mental Health News Radio, Kristin Sunanta Walker, sits down with her dear friend Chaya Mallavaram—artist, technologist, and founder of Spark Launch, the company behind the neurodivergent-centered platform Sparkade. What begins as a casual reconnection blooms into a radiant, multidimensional conversation about art, grief, ADHD, cultural legacy, and the spiritual technology of the body.Early in the episode, Chaya shares that her late mother’s name was

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46:53

Rising Together: Mental Health, Identity, and Radical...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/10/31

In this powerful episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Walker reconnects with José Rosario — founder of The Phoenix Empowered — for a deeply human conversation on healing, identity, and the evolving language of mental health. They unpack what it really means to be minoritized instead of marginalized, explore the trauma of criminalizing homelessness, and discuss how neurodivergence sharpens empathy and awareness in a world still learning to see clearly.José opens up about his own lived

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52:03

Jonathan Kemp: A Journey of Bipolar, Resilience, and...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/10/13

In this special episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin speaks with author and advocate Jonathan Kemp about his powerful new memoir and his upcoming seven-month Mental Health Walk across the UK and Ireland. Jonathan shares how five decades of lived experience with depression, bipolar disorder, addiction recovery, and dyslexia shaped his story — and why he redefined “wealth” as knowledge and connection. His new book, releasing October 10, 2025, offers both his personal journey and practical

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47:34

Women, Autism, and the Power of Late Diagnosis with...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/09/25

In this powerful episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker sits down with Dr. Stephanie Holmes—counselor, author, and advocate—for an intimate look at the overlooked experiences of women on the autism spectrum. Stephanie shares her family’s multi-layered journey with neurodivergence, from her daughter’s diagnosis more than 20 years ago to her husband’s and her own later discoveries. She and Kristin dive into:Why so many women go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for decades.The

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36:55

Grief in Peace: Healing, Sibling Loss, and The GRIP Spot

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/09/25

In this moving episode, Christal Pennic, LPC-MHSP—licensed therapist, grief advocate, and host of The GRIP Spot—shares her journey of surviving sibling loss and transforming pain into purpose. Christal founded The GRIP Spot (Grieve In Peace) to give voice to the often unspoken stories of grief and to remind us that healing is possible, even when life feels broken into pieces. Through her counseling work at The Grief Center in Nashville and her podcast, Christal creates a space where authenticity,

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48:01

From Silence to Strength: Dr. Pamela J. Pine on...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/09/22

In this powerful episode of Mental Health News Radio, Dr. Pamela J. Pine joins Kristin Sunanta Walker for a courageous conversation about child sexual abuse and the lifelong impact it has on survivors, families, and communities. Dr. Pine, founder of Stop the Silence and a leading voice in global prevention and healing efforts, shares insights from her book Stop the Silence: Thriving After Child Sexual Abuse and her decades of work in public health. Together, they discuss the heavy toll of shame, the

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20:21

The NeuroDuo: Love, Self-Acceptance, and the...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/09/22

In this heart-opening conversation, NeuroDuo’s Lauren and Tom share how their late diagnoses of autism and ADHD transformed not only their individual lives but their relationship, creativity, and self-acceptance. They talk about battling stigma, navigating sensory overload, and learning to create content that mirrors their real experience—not performative or polished, but real, resonant, and healing. From clock ticks in an assessment room to the quiet validation of knowing you're not alone, this

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49:08

More Than Their Final Act: Holding Space After...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/09/03

In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin speaks with the co-hosts of the Unspoken Grief podcast and core members of the nonprofit Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide: Michael Vinton, Kristina Faulkner, and Tina Chevalier. Each of these advocates is also a survivor. Through deeply personal stories of loss, they illuminate what it means to live with—and speak from—the aftermath of murder-suicide. Together, they discuss the realities of grief shaped by stigma, media distortion, and

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60:41

Breaking Free from the Narcissistic Mother: Sons,...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/08/20

What happens when a mother sees her son not as an individual, but as an extension of herself? In this powerful episode, we dive into the hidden dynamics between narcissistic mothers and their sons—and how this enmeshment can shape identity, independence, and relationships for decades.Author and psychotherapist Christine Louis de Cannonville joins us to explore the making of a so-called “mama’s boy,” the long shadow of emotional manipulation, and the pathways to freedom. From enmeshment and silenced

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64:01

Evolved Leadership with Eddie Francis: Purpose,...

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/08/18

In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker sits down with Eddie Francis — marketing and communications consultant, broadcaster, and speaker — to explore what true ethical leadership looks like in today’s world. From his New Orleans roots to 30+ years in radio, Eddie shares candid stories of growth, self-awareness, and evolving into “Evolved Eddie.” Together, they dive into leadership as a process, the impact of workplace culture, and how mental health and purpose

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65:11

The Gift of Autism: Returning to Interconnectedness

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/07/28

Dr. Melinda Edwards—psychiatrist, author, and founder of the nonprofit Living Darshan—returns to share her deeply personal and professional journey through autism, motherhood, and spiritual healing. In this intimate conversation, she explores the sacred sensitivity of autistic individuals, the evolution of human consciousness, and how our deepest wounds often become the doorway back to love.Dr. Edwards’ book, Psyche and Spirit: How a Psychiatrist Found Divinity Through Her Lifelong Quest for Truth

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45:45

The Narcissistic Mother Daughter Relationship

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/06/20

Our most popular and listened to guest for over a decade! Join Christine Louis de Canonville for a discussion about her newest book, The Ghost in the Machine: Unmasking the Hidden Psychology of Narcissistic Abuse. This will be done as a series for this podcast and also for Christine's YouTube channel. Today we go in depth about Narcissistic Mothers and their Daughters. .Christine Louis de Canonville, B.A. (Hons) Theology & Psychology, MIACP, MSIACP, CMH,

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3:23

Field Note for Today: The Quiet Agreements

Mental Health News Radio ·

2025/06/13

In this short field note, Kristin reflects on a quiet, sacred truth about mental health and neighborhood life—the silent agreements we make with those around us when things could so easily fall apart. From pajama-clad goat wrangling to navigating differences with respect, this episode explores the kind of emotional maturity that doesn’t get praised but deeply matters. It’s not about being the same. It’s about choosing peace—over and over again—in ways that often go unseen. For those who’ve had to

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