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Mental Health Episodes

Delve into topics surrounding mental health and well-being with resources, book recommendations, and conversations promoting emotional wellness and personal growth.
When Doctors Say “Never”: What Every Parent Needs to Hear | Episode 148
March 20, 2026

When Doctors Say “Never”: What Every Parent Needs to Hear | Episode 148

She received a grim prognosis at birth. Doctors said Suzy Fischer would never walk, never talk, never live independently, and never have meaningful relationships. Born with severe brain abnormalities and the rare condition Joubert Syndrome, her life was expected to be defined by limitations. But her mother refused to accept “never.” In this powerful and emotional story, discover how Suzy defied every expectation placed on her—and how her journey is inspiring families, caregivers, and medical pro...
Spreading Joy and Strength in Mental Fitness | Author Interview | Episode 129
May 9, 2025

Spreading Joy and Strength in Mental Fitness | Author Interview | Episode 129

Choose To Be Your Own Champion can be pre-ordered here: https://doricehorenstein.com/choose-to-be-your-own-champion/ In this special episode, Bookaholic Podcast welcomes Dorice Horenstein to discuss the essential themes of joy and mental fitness. Dorice shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the United States from Israel at 21 with $600 and becoming an education professional for 30 years. She later transitioned to an entrepreneurial path as a speaker, workshop leader, and trainer infl...
Spirituality or Science? The Controversial Truth About Healing Trauma | Interview | Episode 123
March 10, 2025

Spirituality or Science? The Controversial Truth About Healing Trauma | Interview | Episode 123

In this insightful episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Quadri, the author of 'Indigen, Journeys of a Wounded Healer'. As a spiritual and multicultural guide for psychotherapists and healers, Khadijah shares her unique journey from obtaining a bachelor's degree in business finance in Nigeria to becoming a therapist in the United States, with over 20 years of experience. She delves into her childhood experiences that shaped her path, including enduring and overcoming vario...
Blueprints of Shades: Overcoming Dark Secrets Through Faith | Author Interview | Episode 118
Nov. 20, 2024

Blueprints of Shades: Overcoming Dark Secrets Through Faith | Author Interview | Episode 118

Blueprints of Shades: Overcoming Dark Secrets Through Faith | Author Interview | Episode 118 🎥In this video, Patricia Monserrate, a speaker, licensed evangelist, and author of Blueprints of Shades, shares her powerful story of overcoming dark secrets and finding healing through faith. Inspired by her own experiences with sexual abuse and her conversations with women facing similar struggles, Patricia’s message empowers women to rebuild their lives and navigate life’s challenges with grace and re...
You're Not Depressed; You're Un-Fulfilled | Episode 112 | Author Interview
Oct. 4, 2024

You're Not Depressed; You're Un-Fulfilled | Episode 112 | Author Interview

You're Not Depressed; You're Un-Fulfilled | Episode 112 | Author Interview Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and sensed a part of you was missing? Are you no longer the fully whole, vibrant, and courageous person you once were? Often it takes a fall to realize you were meant to soar high all along. Don’t accept emotional struggles as a life sentence. In You Are Not Depressed. You Are Un-Finished, Dr. Mehran helps you analyze your emotions and your body and go from managing symptoms ...
Surrendering Your To-Do List to Find True Purpose and Joy | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins
Aug. 21, 2023

Surrendering Your To-Do List to Find True Purpose and Joy | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins

Surrendering Your To-Do List to Find True Purpose and Joy with Margaret Agard! | Bookaholic - Deirdre Pippins Join us in this highly recommended episode as we welcome a popular podcast guest, award-winning author, and keynote speaker, Margaret. With her unique perspective and inspiring journey, Margaret invites audiences to question whether they may be running tirelessly down the wrong path. She shares a simple daily process to break free from overwhelming busyness and live a life filled with jo...
Hope and Determination Can Be Found Even With Those Who Are Seriously Ill | Episode 82
June 11, 2023

Hope and Determination Can Be Found Even With Those Who Are Seriously Ill | Episode 82

#terminallyill #youngadult #graphicmemoir SUNSHINE, a young adult graphic memoir written and illustrated by National Book Award finalist Jarrett J. Krosoczka, is Jarrett’s account of being a teen counselor at Camp Sunshine in Maine, where he learned about the hope and determination that gets people through the most troubled of times. It’s the moving follow-up to his graphic memoir, Hey, Kiddo, which detailed growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opiniona...
Empath Comes From Science Fiction; it's not a clinical term! Jennifer Moore Explains | Episode 68
March 17, 2023

Empath Comes From Science Fiction; it's not a clinical term! Jennifer Moore Explains | Episode 68

Bookaholic Podcast - Episode 68 Former Emotional Hot Mess and World Class Awfulizer, Jennifer Moore supports other highly sensitive intuitive women to release empathic overwhelm and distress so they can access their inner wisdom and power. Jen brings over thirty years of experience to her work where she merges practicality, intuition, and skill to offer insight, guidance and emotional freedom to those she serves. Jen holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology & Religion, is an Accredited Master Train...
Encouraging Real-Life Stories of Alheimer's and Dementia with Marianne Sciucco | Episode 67
March 15, 2023

Encouraging Real-Life Stories of Alheimer's and Dementia with Marianne Sciucco | Episode 67

Marianne Sciucco is the producer and host of Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia, an AlzAuthors podcast. AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. With more than 300 authors and resources in its collection, the non-profit has a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer caregivers currently on a dementia journey with a loved one, or professionals working in dementia and memory care. 00:00:00 An intr...
Finding Love In Midlife With Debbie Weiss | Episode 60
Feb. 19, 2023

Finding Love In Midlife With Debbie Weiss | Episode 60

Finding Love In Midlife With Debbie Weiss | Episode 60 Debbie Weiss is a writer, yogi, gardener, and former attorney. After her husband died of cancer in April 2013, she turned to writing when she found herself single and living alone for the first time at age 50. You can find her on her blog, thehungoverwidow.com, which offers empathy and dating advice. Chapters: 00:00:00 An intro to Debbie Weiss 00:01:10 Life as a Widow 00:02:40 Midlife 00:06:00 Therapist for people who go through loss 00:09:1...
Impact of Trauma on Child Development with Danielle Bernock | Episode 59
Feb. 13, 2023

Impact of Trauma on Child Development with Danielle Bernock | Episode 59

Danielle Bernock is a childhood trauma survivor, international, award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and trauma-informed self-love coach who helps men and women EMERGE with a clear vision of their value, TAKE ownership of their choices, and CHART a path to their promise, becoming Victorious Souls. She’s created courses, and workshops to implement her 4-step proven process called S.E.L.F. Her mantra is “love yourself from survive to thrive” and she’s known as “that lady on the internet wh...
You Are Not Alone in Your Grief | Book Author Mandy Capeheart | Episode 47
Nov. 18, 2022

You Are Not Alone in Your Grief | Book Author Mandy Capeheart | Episode 47

Mandy Capehart is an book author, speaker, and certified grief and life coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement while they heal. Her own experience with grief left her searching for resources while offering empathetic, long-term support without minimizing the pain of the moment. When she found nothing, she created it for herself and for you. Her first book is titled, “Restorativ...
Three Out of My Four Kids Have A Genetic Disorder Akin to Autism | Kirsten Fowler | Episode 44
Oct. 17, 2022

Three Out of My Four Kids Have A Genetic Disorder Akin to Autism | Kirsten Fowler | Episode 44

Kirsten Fowler has loved writing since a young girl and has always kept a journal for expression, therapeutic value, and family history. Throughout high school and college, she wrote and designed several newspapers. She currently lives in a small town in Utah with her husband, Jeremy, her four children, Millie, Isaac, Eliza, and Evelyn, and their dog, Luna. She is a jack of all trades, master of none. Kirsten dabbles in music, including singing, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, and, of course, the recor...
Award-nominated Book Mirrors PTSD | Kelly Sokol, Breached | Episode 41
Sept. 30, 2022

Award-nominated Book Mirrors PTSD | Kelly Sokol, Breached | Episode 41

Kelly Sokol is an MFA-Creative Writing graduate with a concentration in fiction from Goddard College, where she studied with John McManus, Rahna Reiko Rizzuto, and Darcey Steinke. She has been featured on NPR, discussing the portrayal of motherhood and postpartum depression in fiction. She teaches creative writing at The Muse Writers Center. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She resides in Norfolk, Virginia. 00:00:00 An intro to Kelley Sokol 00:00:37 Kelley's published author jou...
Life Can Be Sobering After Divorce and Declaring You're An Alcoholic | Episode 36
July 20, 2022

Life Can Be Sobering After Divorce and Declaring You're An Alcoholic | Episode 36

#alcoholism #divorce #trauma Donna Ferris has a Bachelor's in Fine Arts and an MBA in finance and has successfully navigated a corporate career for the last three decades while raising two kids, writing for multiple publications, publishing a memoir, and leading a thriving yoga and coaching business. 00:00:00 An intro to Donna Ferris 00:01:10 Donna's writing journey 00:05:43 What triggers Donna to write a book 00:07:51 Childhood Trauma 00:13:19 Betrayal 00:24:03 Alcoholism 00:31:16 End story fro...
Figure Out Who You Are with Dr. Naeema Olantunji | Mental Health Awareness Series | Episode 26
May 27, 2022

Figure Out Who You Are with Dr. Naeema Olantunji | Mental Health Awareness Series | Episode 26

Dr. Naeema Olatunji is a chiropractor, mom, business owner, and host of Elevate NOW! She champions women to pursue their passions with practical advice, resources, and more. Dr. Naeema is on a mission to create a community of women actively chasing after their dreams. Today she is going to tell us about her racial trauma. 00:00:00 An intro Dr. Naeema Olatunji 00:02:34 Dr. Naeema's Childhood Background 00:10:07 Siblings Relationships 00:11:27 Connection with people 00:17:20 Olatunji 00:19:0...
7 Steps to Attain Peace, Joy and Abundance | Mental Health Awareness | Episode 25
May 24, 2022

7 Steps to Attain Peace, Joy and Abundance | Mental Health Awareness | Episode 25

D. Neil Elliot was depressed, anxious, and fearful. Searching desperately for a sliver of hope, a reason to keep going, he found a Higher Road. More accurately, it found him and as he traveled that road, he discovered a seven-step process that transformed his life. 00:00:00 An intro to D. Neil Elliot 00:04:30 A Higher Road 00:05:38 Neil's Life Overview 00:10:24 Depression 00:14:33 Sign of depression 00:16:19 Suicidal Thoughts 00:22:44 Externalities 00:34:46 7 Steps of Process 00:54:43 Wrapping U...
The Invisible Filter with Rohit Gupta | Mental Health Awareness | Episode 24
May 22, 2022

The Invisible Filter with Rohit Gupta | Mental Health Awareness | Episode 24

Rohit Gupta was a venture capital investor. He is a nationally ranked speech and debater, skydiver, and passionate vegan. After reading 100 books in the last three years, he wrote The Invisible Filter as a guide to help others recognize and change their mental models to have more fulfilling, healthier lives. 00:00:00 An intro to Rohit Gupta 00:01:21 Rohit Gupta Different Careers 00:03:56 Careers transition 00:05:45 Covid did a lot 00:12:22 A factor to write a book 00:28:40 Rohit's book r...
Abortion, PTSD with Kelsey Walker | Mental Health Awareness Series | Episode 23
May 13, 2022

Abortion, PTSD with Kelsey Walker | Mental Health Awareness Series | Episode 23

Kelsey Walker started out her life in Kansas City before moving to Chicago with her family. The city formed her passion for women’s rights and nonprofit missions. She has since worked for nonprofits for the last 11 years, making her start doing search and rescue in New Mexico and climbing her way to become a Chief Development Officer. 00:00:00 An intro to Kelsey Walker 00:01:10 A book and the situation (Abortion) 00:12:29 Rules and laws of abortion 00:22:45 Women named "Anna" 00:25:32 Patriarcha...
Discovering Plans For Your Life with Janice Liggins | Mental Health Awareness Month | Episode 22
May 10, 2022

Discovering Plans For Your Life with Janice Liggins | Mental Health Awareness Month | Episode 22

Janice Hatcher Liggins is an author, civic leader, entrepreneur, and founder of a nonprofit, TV show host, intercessor, mother, granny, and most importantly, a child of the Most High God. 00:00:00 An intro to Janice Liggins 00:04:27 Books help people who experiencing Mental health issues 00:08:25 Science and logic believers 00:16:44 Joy and Happiness 00:27:33 E.G.O 00:28:58 Describing purpose 00:38:18 Fasting gives people clarity 00:51:44 7 Steps 00:58:10 Doing Mental health month reasons 01:05:...
Kimberly Ann Bell, Abandonment and Sexual Trauma | Mental Health Awareness Month | Episode 21
May 8, 2022

Kimberly Ann Bell, Abandonment and Sexual Trauma | Mental Health Awareness Month | Episode 21

Kimberly Anne Bell is a passionate speaker who uses her personal life struggles as a fountain of inspiration, empowerment, and insight into the realities that many people face today. 00:00:00 An intro to Kimberly Ann Bell 00:02:20 Kimberly Bell State of mind Today 00:03:17 Kimberly Ann Bell Story 00:13:37 Living with Aunt Family 00:18:42 How did Kimberly's other siblings live 00:24:18 What happened after a year 00:30:38 How Kimberly feeling doing a teenager life 00:34:20 Process of Healing 00:44...