From Survivor to Thriver

By Erik DaRosa & Marc Fernandes

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Episodes: 176

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We speak with real people who are shattering mental health stigmas and finding their voices. We aim to normalize discussions around mental health topics and remind our audience: "it's perfectly ok to not always be ok."


Episode Date
From Worriers to Warriors
Jul 02, 2024
Three Men In the Mountains
Jun 25, 2024
Caregiving Challenges and Mental Health
Jun 18, 2024
Navigating Current Events Without Anxiety
Jun 11, 2024
Paving a Path from Pain to Peace
Jun 04, 2024
Healing Our Collective Mental Health
May 28, 2024
Microdosing for Your Mental Health
May 21, 2024
Writing Helped Me Find Hope
May 14, 2024
Why, What, and How of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
May 07, 2024
Recovery Reimagined: It's Not Just About Sobriety
Apr 30, 2024
Demystifying Menopause and Your Mental Health
Apr 23, 2024
The Mountain in My Mind
Apr 16, 2024
Happiness is an Inside Job
Apr 09, 2024
Putting Deposits in Your Happy Jar
Apr 02, 2024
Exploring Healing Modalities: EMDR and Beyond
Mar 26, 2024
Doing Hard Things with Other People
Mar 19, 2024
Turning the Tables: Erik and Marc on the Hot Seat
Mar 12, 2024
Healing Yourself from Within
Mar 05, 2024
Breaking Free: A Journey from Abuse to Empowerment
Feb 27, 2024
The Warrior Within: Navigating Bipolar Disorder
Feb 20, 2024
The Healing Power of Animals
Feb 13, 2024
A True Thriver: Louise Ashby’s Story of Triumph Over Tragedy
Feb 06, 2024
Dodging Asteroids While Running Too Fast with Joe Tlustos
Jan 30, 2024
Beyond the Diagnosis: Chris Glatis' Journey from Anxiety to Healing
Jan 23, 2024
From the Floor to the Door with Michelle
Jan 16, 2024
Self-Empowerment, Presence, and a Growth Mindset with John Brewer Jr.
Jan 09, 2024
From Banking to Breathing: A Journey Into Mindfulness with Colin Kingsmill
Jan 02, 2024
Bulldozing Your Fear with Susan Snow
Dec 26, 2023
Behind the Badge: A Story of Hope with Ashley Ferris
Dec 19, 2023
Life is One Big Roadtrip with Caley Rose
Dec 12, 2023
Leveling Up in Real Life with Agam Dhawan
Dec 05, 2023
Unmuting Yourself: Finding the Power of Your Voice with Rachel Druckenmiller
Nov 28, 2023
Healing Begins When Whimper Becomes Waltz with Sara Webb
Nov 21, 2023
Rebooting Your Life From Porn Addiction with J.K. Emezi
Nov 14, 2023
Thriving in Nature as a Pathway to Presence with Adam Hart
Nov 07, 2023
Healing Your Inner Child and Stepping Into Your Authentic Power with Susan Gold
Oct 31, 2023
Music as Medicine and Becoming Fearless with Janey Brown
Oct 24, 2023
Let’s Just Talk About It with Becca Ferguson
Oct 17, 2023
Fighting Off Loneliness with Community and Connection with Troy Farkas
Oct 10, 2023
Anything IS Possible with Manuj Aggarwal
Oct 03, 2023
From Prison to Purpose with Elizabeth Mikotowicz
Sep 26, 2023
Strength in Sobriety: Finding Joy and Community in Life with Sonia Kahlon
Sep 19, 2023
Trading Your Trauma for Tranquility with Linda Spellman
Sep 12, 2023
Exploring the True Impact of Unaddressed Trauma in Caregivers with Dr. Omar Reda
Sep 05, 2023
Healing Harmonies: The Therapeutic Role of Music with Kristin Ransom and Mandy Siess
Aug 29, 2023
Thriving with Emotional Support Animals with Dan Maigler
Aug 22, 2023
Teen Mental Health: Being Queer as a Teenager with Willow
Aug 15, 2023
Below the Surface: Unraveling Mental Health with Joel Evan
Aug 08, 2023
Rising Above and Facing the Fear with Jodi Sheffield
Aug 01, 2023
Becoming the Conductor of Your Life with J. Stamatelos
Jul 25, 2023
Empowering Others To Be Their Best Selves: The Incredible Story of A. Garcia
Jul 18, 2023
Turning Grief into Growth with Marie Alessi
Jul 11, 2023
Breaking Free: The Triumph Over Low Self-Esteem and Body Issues with Kayla Van Egdom
Jul 04, 2023
Teen Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Silence and Ending the Stigma with Abby Porter
Jun 27, 2023
Healing Through Harmony: Exploring the Transformative Power of Music Therapy with Mack Bailey
Jun 20, 2023
Healing from the Past with Carrie Smith
Jun 13, 2023
Breaking the Silence: The Truth About Postpartum Anxiety with Allison Lieberman
Jun 06, 2023
Overcoming Egoic Illusions, Raising Your Vibration, and Transforming Your Mental Health with Carrie Schmidt
May 30, 2023
The Power of Vulnerability: Overcoming Depression and PTSD with Jevon Wooden
May 23, 2023
From Darkness to Light: Overcoming Addiction and Eating Disorders with Elizabeth Knittel
May 16, 2023
Fostering Resilience, Finding Community and Thriving with Karen Robinson
May 09, 2023
Owning and Honoring Your Story and Your Mental Health Journey with Sue Bowles
May 02, 2023
Facing Your Fear and Taking the First Step To Recovery and Healing with Joseph Kajy
Apr 25, 2023
Journaling as an Effective Healing Tool with Atis Spuris
Apr 18, 2023
Reframing Mental Health Conversations Through the Lens of Philosophy with Jamie Ryder
Apr 11, 2023
Empowering the LGBTQ+ Community with Lori Sweetman
Apr 04, 2023
Masculinity, Mental Health, and Finding Your Purpose with Dylan Roos
Mar 28, 2023
Turning Your Mess Into Your Message with Johnny Sirpilla
Mar 21, 2023
Why Small Changes Are The Key To Growth In Your Mental Health Journey with Kevin Palmieri
Mar 14, 2023
The Impact of Mental Health Issues on Those Around You and the Healing Power of Functional Care with Evan Transue
Mar 07, 2023
Becoming a Sur-Thriver: Recovering From Domestic Abuse and Empowering Women To Find Their Voices with Christine Malek
Feb 28, 2023
Harnessing the Power of Positive Self Talk with Scott Prendergast
Feb 21, 2023
Healing from Gender Dysphoria and the Empowering Process of Transitioning from Man to Woman with Scottie Jeanette Madden
Feb 14, 2023
Feeling It to Heal It: Understanding Complex Trauma In Order To Gain Your Power Back with David Szczecinski
Feb 07, 2023
Standing Up And Speaking Out About The Mental Health Crisis In The Military with Jakia Lindley
Jan 31, 2023
Healing from Anger and Anxiety, Practicing ACT Therapy, and Being More Present with Tony Hardman
Jan 24, 2023
Mental Health Healing, Recovering From Addiction and Finding a Purpose After Prison with Keri Blakinger
Jan 17, 2023
Bravery and Finding True Happiness After Battling Depression with Dannie De Novo
Jan 10, 2023
Developing Deeper Connections And Finding Community By Understanding Yourself with Lee Hopkins
Jan 03, 2023
Color and Beauty for Everyone: Mental Health Among the LGBTQ+ Community with Andrew Velazquez
Dec 29, 2022
Mindful Eating and Intermittent Fasting for Physical and Mental Healing with Fred Rutman
Dec 27, 2022
Prevailing Over Depression and Trauma by Raising Your Vibration and Connecting With Your Inner Self with Ulrika Karlsson
Dec 20, 2022
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Sports-Related Injuries with Keagen Hadley
Dec 13, 2022
Escaping Toxic Diet Culture and Overcoming Eating Disorders with Dr. Cristina Castagnini
Dec 06, 2022
Overcoming Intrusive Thought Patterns with Zach Westerbeck, Part 2
Dec 01, 2022
Understanding How To Manage OCD with Zach Westerbeck, Part 1
Nov 29, 2022
How The Law of Attraction and Spirituality Can Help You Heal From Trauma and Chronic Illness with Krysta Francoeur
Nov 22, 2022
Count the Squirrels: Finding Healthy Coping Mechanisms and Being More Present with Louise McMilan
Nov 15, 2022
Building Mental Resilience in Veterans and Healing Through Service with Sgt Q
Nov 08, 2022
How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health with Nita Sweeney
Nov 01, 2022
How To Get Started With Meditation When Healing From Trauma with Neil McKinlay
Oct 25, 2022
Letting Go of The Fear and Finding True Joy with Kerri Hummingbird
Oct 18, 2022
Moving from Emotional Pain to Emotional Power with Dr. Julia DiGangi
Oct 11, 2022
Releasing Trauma and Healing Through EFT and Tapping with Lauren Fonvielle
Oct 04, 2022
The Path To Parenthood is Not Linear: The Mental Health Impact of Infertility with Meirav Zur
Sep 27, 2022
Recovering from PTSD and Trauma with the Healing Power of Yoga Therapy with Anissa Hudak
Sep 20, 2022
Art as Therapy, Vulnerability, LGBTQ+ Rights, and a Higher Power with Rebecca Heidt
Sep 13, 2022
Episode 76- Cole Rodgers: You can’t fight in the dark by yourself
Sep 06, 2022
Episode 75- Dionne Sanchez: I was always the invisible girl
Aug 30, 2022
Episode 74- Suzanne Falter: Sometimes we just need to breathe
Aug 23, 2022
Episode 73- Hamilton Baiden: I never thought it was possible to live my life without drinking
Aug 16, 2022
Episode 72- Shaun Coffey: I was walking around with my trauma backpack
Aug 09, 2022
Episode 71- Charlene Madden: I had to get very honest with myself
Aug 02, 2022
Special Episode- Dr. Sherry Walling: Grief doesn’t happen unless there is love
Jul 28, 2022
Episode 70- Heather Hutchison: Hold on for that moment
Jul 26, 2022
Episode 69- Susan Johnson: There is hope and there is help
Jul 19, 2022
Episode 68- Dr. Kevin Payne: I gave myself one last chance
Jul 12, 2022
Episode 67- Cheryl Ilov: I was my team leader
Jul 05, 2022
Episode 66- Katty Douraghy: Grieving is a continuum
Jun 28, 2022
Episode 65- Todd Nyholm: You are your own compass
Jun 21, 2022
Episode 64- Scott Deluzio: I didn’t want to admit I wasn’t ok
Jun 14, 2022
Episode 63- Lisa Sugarman: Sometimes you’ve got to sit in it
Jun 07, 2022
Episode 62- Katie Maloney: There’s nothing you can’t do because of your trauma
May 31, 2022
Episode 61- Alicia Anagnostou: Pressing into the pain
May 24, 2022
Episode 60- Mike Hynes: There was a better way to be me
May 18, 2022
Episode 59- Dani Cipolla: Love yourself
May 10, 2022
Episode 58- Eric Rogers: Telling my story saved my life
May 03, 2022
Episode 57- Tara Boyce: I thought I was drinking with purpose
Apr 26, 2022
Episode 56- Sara Silverstein: Pay attention to your needs
Apr 19, 2022
Episode 55- Ganel-Lyn Condie: You need to start with you
Apr 12, 2022
Episode 54- De’Vannon Hubert: I was in a constant state of conflict
Apr 05, 2022
Episode 53- Kimberly Bell: I was chosen for this journey
Mar 29, 2022
Episode 52- Asher Eve: Post-partum depression is more than just baby blues
Mar 22, 2022
Episode 51- Sarah Tait: There is so much hope
Mar 15, 2022
Episode 50- Erin D’Elia: Be brutally honest with yourself and ask for help
Mar 08, 2022
Episode 49- Tim Beisiegel: I am focused on moving forward
Mar 01, 2022
Episode 48- Johnny Crowder: Music was the only outlet that wouldn’t judge me
Feb 22, 2022
Episode 47- Theresa Wiggins: Your thoughts are not who you are
Feb 15, 2022
Episode 46- Joanne Barker: My vulnerability is my strength
Feb 08, 2022
Episode 45- Dylan Lundgren: Community was the bridge from isolation to connection
Feb 01, 2022
NOW is the time- Empowering Communities to Heal Minds
Jan 24, 2022
Episode #44- Robin Cote: It’s up to you to have a better life
Jan 18, 2022
Episode 43- Jas Rawlinson: We need to change the way we speak to ourselves
Jan 11, 2022
Episode 42- Kyle Foster: Find a way to recover your own way
Jan 04, 2022
Episode 41- Dr. Christian Heim: It’s ok to be male and it’s ok to be you
Dec 28, 2021
Episode 40- Wayne Shipman: You can’t live by the stigmas…you have to live by your own truth
Dec 21, 2021
Episode 39- John Giordano: There are no failures in life…only lessons
Dec 14, 2021
Episode 38- Nick Jonsson: If we can talk to each other, miracles are possible
Dec 07, 2021
Episode 37- Shona Hirons: I chose to get up instead of give up
Nov 30, 2021
Episode 36- Erin McCullough: It is your birthright to be in joy
Nov 23, 2021
Episode 35 - Steve Phillip: Be brave enough to ask the questions
Nov 16, 2021
Episode 34- Tess Johnson: Being vulnerable is cool
Nov 09, 2021
Episode 33- Mason Hohstadt: There is hope to be had if you reach out for help
Nov 02, 2021
Episode 32 Part 1- Dana Knerl: I was just going through life surviving
Oct 26, 2021
Episode 32 Part 2- Dana Knerl: You are your own healer
Oct 26, 2021
Episode 31- Louisa “Wizzi” Magnussen: I didn’t know that anything was wrong
Oct 19, 2021
Episode 30- Erin Murphy: Thank you for staying
Oct 12, 2021
Episode 29- Jeff Teaford: I wasn’t ready to be done
Oct 05, 2021
Episode 28- Markella Markella: I was so used to a cycle of trauma
Sep 28, 2021
Episode 27- Steph McGuire: I now want to recover out loud
Sep 21, 2021
Episode 26- Ben Marbach: The pain of staying the same became worse than the pain of changing
Sep 14, 2021
Episode 25- Sarah Caldwell: All that matters is showing up for yourself
Sep 07, 2021
Episode 24- Mark Wilkinson: The brutal truth was, I didn’t really like myself
Aug 31, 2021
Episode 23- Tom Robinson: It is possible to recover from severe mental illness
Aug 24, 2021
Episode 22- Lois Wagner: Forgiveness is who I am now
Aug 17, 2021
Episode 21- Yolanda Wade: You can thrive through adversity
Aug 10, 2021
Episode 20- Sarah Griffiths: We are all a product of our childhood experiences
Aug 03, 2021
Episode 19- Brittany: Life begins outside your comfort zone
Jul 27, 2021
Episode 18- Kelly: I just want to be a light in this world
Jul 20, 2021
Episode 17- Dr. Robb Kelly: I knew I had the power to change the world
Jul 13, 2021
Episode 16- Dana Knowles: I always felt like there was this void inside of me
Jul 06, 2021
Episode 15- Sarah Hayes: I’m not only surviving, I’m thriving
Jun 29, 2021
Episode 14- Jason Anker MBE: For men, it is a strength to speak up about our feelings
Jun 22, 2021
Episode 13- Liz Roterham: It was like the Hoover Dam had broken its walls
Jun 15, 2021
Episode 12- Veronica Viper: I was always not ok
Jun 08, 2021
Episode 11- Jess Ismoilov: You have to breakdown to breakthrough
May 25, 2021
Episode 10- Katie Scott: Raise your hand if you feel anxious
May 25, 2021
Episode 9- Samantha Houghton: We all just want to be heard
May 11, 2021
Episode 8- Melanie Forstall: Good moms, in fact, do say bad words
Apr 25, 2021
Episode 7- Terrell Turner: Finding a guiding light in a dark cave
Apr 13, 2021
Episode 6 Gigi Sagansky: Breaking the shame spiral around OCD
Mar 30, 2021
Episode 5 Rachel: Shattering the Stigma in the UK
Mar 16, 2021
Episode 4 - Wyatt Gaulke: You're not the only one
Mar 02, 2021
Episode 3 - Ava Kelly: A teenager's journey to mental fitness
Feb 15, 2021
Episode 2 - Scot Chrisman: Experiencing the moment after chasing the highs and running on fumes
Jan 30, 2021
Episode 1 - Erik DaRosa: It's perfectly ok to not always be ok.
Jan 30, 2021