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.

Episodes

June 20, 2025 45 mins
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 Canonv...
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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 an...
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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 on Chapter 17: INTERMITTENT REINFORCEMENT:                                         
The Cruel Dance that Keeps V...
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In this raw voice-only dispatch, Kristin speaks directly to the rising misuse of the term “dark empath”—a label often weaponized against emotionally intelligent, neurodivergent, trauma-informed people who refuse to play along with distortion. This is a note from the field for anyone who’s been accused of manipulation simply for having clarity. You didn’t burn them.
They walked into your fire wearing a mask.
And when it melted, they n...
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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 on Chapter 3: Navigating the Spectrum of Narcissism:              
From Unhealthy Self-Absorption to Healthy Sel...
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In this episode, I’m joined by the dynamic duo behind the Spark Launch Podcast—Chaya Mallavaram and Mike Cornell. Chaya is a tech entrepreneur, professional artist, and founder of Spark Launch, where she helps create transformative spaces for neurodivergent learners. Mike is a peer support specialist and lifelong creative who brings a raw, honest voice to mental health advocacy. Together, they’ve launched Spark Launch—a podcast tha...
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April 23, 2025 67 mins
Join Kristin, Toni and Melinda for a deep dive into the world of Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence experiences in Buddhist communities. 

Toni Boucher started working with individuals on the spectrum over 35 years ago as a foster care and emergency respite provider.  As the director of the CARE Clinic where she provided autism evaluations and determined eligibility for The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- ...
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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 on Chapter 2: DECODING THE DILEMMA AND TAKING CONTROL:              
Navigating "Should I Stay or Should I Go." ...
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March 31, 2025 62 mins
Join Sarah Taylor and Kristin as they discuss the journey that neurodivergent women embark on in life! 

Sarah is an intuitive energy healer and awakening trail guide, helping folks find their way back home. But years ago, she was an anxious, atheistic insomniac. Plus, she was an undiagnosed neurodivergent woman, having a hard time finding her place in the world. So the idea of finding the “peace that passeth all understanding” was u...
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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. Enjoy this episode via YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdUnzIUN1E8?si=SJA_X06mjZYehgFC

Christine Louis de Canonville, B.A. (Hons) Theology ...
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Amy Armstrong is our guest and in her work she helps parents and break through conflict with heart-centered, fool-proof boundaries.  Amy is a licensed social worker and entrepreneur, Amy has spent over a decade navigating the intersection of mental health and domestic law. She is the founder amd director of The Center for Family Resolution, Amy leads a team of skilled coaches who specialize in groundbreaking parenting and co-parent...
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December 20, 2024 40 mins
Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin finish up their discussion about the hurricanes that swept through southeastern United States. 

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December 6, 2024 29 mins
Join Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin as they discuss the recent hurricane damage in the southeast of the United States.

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Join Kristin and Melanie as they discuss one of the most stigmatizing areas of mental health: Borderline Personality Disorder. 


Melanie Goldman (She/Her) is a leading light in the field of mental health advocacy and helps fight on behalf of those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) based in Toronto, Canada. Melanie has spent the majority of her life working in the music industry, and she has earned a degree in psychology. Aft...
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October 28, 2024 30 mins
Part 2: Dr. Paul Meier, world renowned psychiatrist and best selling author, joins Kristin to retake the updated ADHD test. They took this test on a show several years ago but new information has come to light about ADHD! Join them to take and discuss the test on this part 2 of 2 episodes. 

www.meierclinics.com

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October 21, 2024 35 mins
Dr. Paul Meier, world renowned psychiatrist and best selling author, joins Kristin to retake the updated ADHD test. They took this test on a show several years ago but new information has come to light about ADHD! Join them to take and discuss the test on this part 1 of 2 episodes. 

www.meierclinics.com


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Dr. Kyra Bobinet joins us to talk about her passion for healing the world of failure disease. She is a passionate advocate for healing the world of failure that leaves us stuck in knowing what to do but not being able to do it. As a physician, public health leader, healthcare executive, and behavioral expert, she has passionately studied our human battle with failure and relapse for decades. She finally found the brain-based source...
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Join Kristin and Kimberly for a conversation about addiction recovery in the hospitality industry. The challenges faced when you work around all or some of your major addiction triggers.


Kimberly Flear is a passionate advocate for change within the hospitality industry, combining over two decades of experience with a personal journey through addiction recovery. As the founder of Last Call Coaching, Kimberly is dedicated to fostering...
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August 25, 2024 54 mins
Join Kristin and Gaile as they discuss how difficult it can be, depending on where you live, to find Autism resources for your family. 

Gaile Valcho is originally from New York and has an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. She is a wife and mom to a teenage autistic boy. She has over a decade of experience in the autism community and is certified in Master IEP training. 

Gaile and her husband founded The Brady Valcho Autism Founda...
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Join Kristin from Mental Health News Radio and Jeremy from Nuero FM as they discuss how "unhelpful" a small part of the world of Autism can be when we try to narrate and judge other people's experiences. For those of us diagnosed later in life, we have an entire experience with many years to unpack. We will say things "incorrectly" according to ????  So why not let everyone enjoy and speak about their journey with Autism in their o...
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