For our 19th podcast, we were delighted to speak with Bonnie Lane, M.S., of Family Support Services. We discuss the vast range of mental health services she provides for families from finding a residential setting for a loved one, helping with accommodations for college students and so much more. Bonnie really truly just wants to help.

For No Shame On U’s 18th podcast, we were delighted to speak with Jessica Leving, Author of “Billy’s Sister: Life When Your Sibling Has a Disability” and the Executive Director of the Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities. We talked about the high rates of anxiety and depression that siblings experience, strategies for parents to deal with jealousy and anger a sibling might feel, and a lot more.

For our 17th podcast, we were delighted to talk with Steven Parker, Chief Growth Officer for the Chill Anywhere App. We discussed different strategies for navigating through these challenging times, his 9 year old daughter’s approach, how the high rates of loneliness pre-Covid have gotten even higher, and how the Chill Anywhere App can help. We are excited to announce that Chill Anywhere is providing a special opportunity for the No Shame On U community.

For our 16th podcast, we were so excited to talk with our inspirational friend. Joel Dworkin, who just celebrated his twelve year sober anniversary. Joel shares his journey with addiction, advice for loved ones of individuals living with addiction, tips on managing recovery during these shelter in place times, and much more.

For our 15th podcast, we were delighted to talk with Sophie Riegel, author of “Don’t Tell Me to Relax!: One Teen’s Journey to Survive Anxiety (and How You Can Too)”. We discuss what it was like realizing she lived with anxiety, the bullying she faced and how she got it to stop, trying different treatments, overcoming panic attacks at inopportune moments, advice for teens and parents, and much more. Sophie is currently in her first year at Duke University, Editor’s Note: Miriam had Sophie’s incredible book on her mind when talking to her, so she inadvertently said “our readers” instead of “our listeners” a few times.

In our 14th podcast, we had the honor of speaking with Liron David, Director of International Relations and Development at Enosh. We discussed the great work done by Enosh - the Israeli Mental Health Association. We touched on the stigma and shame surrounding mental health Liron sees both in Israel and America and in her international work for Enosh. And, Liron talks about the help Enosh provides for people living in Israel and/or people from America and around the world that may be spending several months to a year or more in Israel.

For our 13th podcast, we were thrilled to speak with Dayna Altman, author of "Bake it Till You Make it: Breaking Bread, Building Resilience”, the first of its kind mental health and resilience cookbook. The book tells the inspirational and resilient stories of 43 people, from all different backgrounds, who have overcome major life challenges. Dayna shared with us her mental health journey, including hospitalization and suicidal ideation, that lead her to write the book, the organizations she has started, advice for people with mental health conditions, and how through her work, writing, speaking and more, she is providing hope and guidance to individuals around the country.

For our 12th podcast, we were honored to speak with rabbi ilan glazer, author of “And God Created Recovery: Jewish Wisdom to Help you Break Free from your Addiction, Heal your Wounds, and Unleash your Inner Freedom”. We spoke of his journey with addiction, how he maintains his recovery, how he manages situations that pose special challenges, and helpful tips for friends and family members of individuals living with addiction. Rabbi glazer is inspiring countless people with his message of hope.

In episode 11, we were honored to talk with Linda Meyers, a true inspiration. In her memoir, Linda details what it was like growing up in the 1940s and1950s with a mother with a mental health condition. After her mother’s suicide in 1970, Linda was determined to break the stigma of suicide and mental health and shared the truth. She also discusses how growth can come from tragedy and the changes she made to her life to make meaning of her Mother’s life. Huge thanks to Eitan Feiger for all if his help preparing for this podcast!!

In episode 10, we were thrilled to talk with Ally Golden, author of the memoir “A Good Soldier”. In her memoir, Ally details growing up with a parent living with a mental health condition, something many people can relate to, but most never speak about. We discuss her journey, the effect it had on her life, and the importance of - and the fact that there is no shame in - seeking mental health treatment. We also talk about her work with survivors of suicide loss.