Conversations With Intent
Conversations With Intent
Diana Clark, Arden O'Connor
There are moments in life when we or someone we love faces an unexpected challenge—mental health struggles, addiction, a difficult diagnosis, or the heartache of infertility. In those moments, the questions can feel overwhelming: How can I help? Where do I even begin? Welcome to the Conversations With Intent podcast. In this heartfelt and illuminating series, Arden O’Connor and Diana Clark open up space for the conversations we often don’t know how to have. Through powerful interviews with experts, researchers, parents, and those with lived experience, we explore the full spectrum of mental health—without stigma and without judgment. From depression and addiction to aging, dementia, eating disorders, and recovery, no topic is too big or too small. Because understanding begins with listening, and healing starts with connection.
How Can We Manage Anxiety in Such a Stressful World?
In the fifth episode of Conversations with Intent, Diana Clark sits down with Denine Gentilella to discuss the emotional and practical journey of caring for a parent with dementia. Denine shares the real-life challenges she and her brothers faced as they navigated the gradual shift from supporting their fiercely independent mother to stepping in as full-time caregivers. Their story is a candid look at the questions so many families face: When do you step in? How do you make the hard calls? And how do you stay connected through it all?
May 13, 2025
28 min
How do you care for a parent with Dementia?
In the fifth episode of Conversations with Intent, Diana Clark sits down with Denine Gentilella to discuss the emotional and practical journey of caring for a parent with dementia. Denine shares the real-life challenges she and her brothers faced as they navigated the gradual shift from supporting their fiercely independent mother to stepping in as full-time caregivers. Their story is a candid look at the questions so many families face: When do you step in? How do you make the hard calls? And how do you stay connected through it all?
Apr 29, 2025
26 min
How Can Parents of Autistic Children Find Support?
In the fourth episode of Conversations With Intent, host Diana Clark sits down with Brittney Crabtree from Moms Talk Autism to explore the emotional landscape of parenting a child on the spectrum. They discuss the importance of community, where to find meaningful support, and how honest conversations can break down stigma and isolation.
Apr 15, 2025
32 min
What Is Sober-Curious?
What happens when a routine prescription turns into a battle for survival? Dr. Jody Adewale knows firsthand. After a college football injury led to an opioid addiction, he fought his way back—and now, as a clinical psychologist, he’s helping others break free from dependency. In the third episode of Conversations With Intent, Dr. Adewale discusses the sober-curious movement, shares his personal journey, and challenges us to reconsider what it means to live with clarity and purpose.
Apr 1, 2025
31 min
Is Diet a Four-Letter Word?
In the second episode of Conversations with Intent, Diana Clark sits down with Dr. Ellen Rome to explore how families can support a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. With a compassionate approach and expert insights, Dr. Rome breaks down what it truly means to have an eating disorder and offers practical advice for families and friends navigating this challenging journey. Whether you're seeking guidance, understanding, or ways to offer meaningful support, this conversation provides valuable tools to help foster recovery and healing.
Mar 18, 2025
34 min
Unmasking Bipolar Disorder
In the first episode of Conversations with Intent, Arden O’Connor speaks with Diana Clark about her journey with bipolar disorder, the challenges of masking, and the power of authenticity.
Mar 4, 2025
27 min