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
December 2, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, I sit down with Dr. Judith Orloff — psychiatrist, bestselling author, and lifelong advocate for empaths — to talk about her beautiful new children’s book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. This story is written for every child who has ever felt “too sensitive,” “too much,” or like they didn’t quite fit the mold.
Judith and I explore why sensitive kids struggle in today’s world, how parents can...
Judith and I explore why sensitive kids struggle in today’s world, how parents can...
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November 4, 2025 • 58 mins
In this unfiltered, soul-resonant episode of Mental Health News Radio, Kristin Sunanta Walker, sits down with her dear friend Chaya Mallavaram—artist, technologist, and founder of Spark Launch, the company behind the neurodivergent-centered platform Sparkade. What begins as a casual reconnection blooms into a radiant, multidimensional conversation about art, grief, ADHD, cultural legacy, and the spiritual technology of the body.
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October 31, 2025 • 46 mins
In this powerful episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Walker reconnects with José Rosario — founder of The Phoenix Empowered — for a deeply human conversation on healing, identity, and the evolving language of mental health. They unpack what it really means to be minoritized instead of marginalized, explore the trauma of criminalizing homelessness, and discuss how neurodivergence sharpens empathy and awareness in a wor...
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October 13, 2025 • 52 mins
In this special episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin speaks with author and advocate Jonathan Kemp about his powerful new memoir and his upcoming seven-month Mental Health Walk across the UK and Ireland. Jonathan shares how five decades of lived experience with depression, bipolar disorder, addiction recovery, and dyslexia shaped his story — and why he redefined “wealth” as knowledge and connection. His new book, relea...
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September 25, 2025 • 47 mins
In this powerful episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker sits down with Dr. Stephanie Holmes—counselor, author, and advocate—for an intimate look at the overlooked experiences of women on the autism spectrum. Stephanie shares her family’s multi-layered journey with neurodivergence, from her daughter’s diagnosis more than 20 years ago to her husband’s and her own later discoveries. She and Kristin dive into:
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September 25, 2025 • 36 mins
In this moving episode, Christal Pennic, LPC-MHSP—licensed therapist, grief advocate, and host of The GRIP Spot—shares her journey of surviving sibling loss and transforming pain into purpose. Christal founded The GRIP Spot (Grieve In Peace) to give voice to the often unspoken stories of grief and to remind us that healing is possible, even when life feels broken into pieces. Through her counseling work at The Grief Center in Nashv...
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September 22, 2025 • 48 mins
In this powerful episode of Mental Health News Radio, Dr. Pamela J. Pine joins Kristin Sunanta Walker for a courageous conversation about child sexual abuse and the lifelong impact it has on survivors, families, and communities. Dr. Pine, founder of Stop the Silence and a leading voice in global prevention and healing efforts, shares insights from her book Stop the Silence: Thriving After Child Sexual Abuse and her decades of work ...
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September 22, 2025 • 20 mins
In this heart-opening conversation, NeuroDuo’s Lauren and Tom share how their late diagnoses of autism and ADHD transformed not only their individual lives but their relationship, creativity, and self-acceptance. They talk about battling stigma, navigating sensory overload, and learning to create content that mirrors their real experience—not performative or polished, but real, resonant, and healing. From clock ticks in an assessme...
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September 3, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin speaks with the co-hosts of the Unspoken Grief podcast and core members of the nonprofit Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide: Michael Vinton, Kristina Faulkner, and Tina Chevalier. Each of these advocates is also a survivor. Through deeply personal stories of loss, they illuminate what it means to live with—and speak from—the aftermath of murder-suicide. Together, they disc...
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August 20, 2025 • 60 mins
What happens when a mother sees her son not as an individual, but as an extension of herself? In this powerful episode, we dive into the hidden dynamics between narcissistic mothers and their sons—and how this enmeshment can shape identity, independence, and relationships for decades.
Author and psychotherapist Christine Louis de Cannonville joins us to explore the making of a so-called “mama’s boy,” the long shadow of emotional man...
Author and psychotherapist Christine Louis de Cannonville joins us to explore the making of a so-called “mama’s boy,” the long shadow of emotional man...
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August 18, 2025 • 64 mins
In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker sits down with Eddie Francis — marketing and communications consultant, broadcaster, and speaker — to explore what true ethical leadership looks like in today’s world. From his New Orleans roots to 30+ years in radio, Eddie shares candid stories of growth, self-awareness, and evolving into “Evolved Eddie.” Together, they dive into leadership as a process, the ...
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July 28, 2025 • 65 mins
Dr. Melinda Edwards—psychiatrist, author, and founder of the nonprofit Living Darshan—returns to share her deeply personal and professional journey through autism, motherhood, and spiritual healing. In this intimate conversation, she explores the sacred sensitivity of autistic individuals, the evolution of human consciousness, and how our deepest wounds often become the doorway back to love.
Dr. Edwards’ book, Psyche and Spirit: How...
Dr. Edwards’ book, Psyche and Spirit: How...
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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...
Today we go in depth about Narcissistic Mothers and their Daughters. .
Christine Louis de Canonv...
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June 9, 2025 • 55 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 on Chapter 17: INTERMITTENT REINFORCEMENT:
The Cruel Dance that Keeps V...
Today we go in depth on Chapter 17: INTERMITTENT REINFORCEMENT:
The Cruel Dance that Keeps V...
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May 14, 2025 • 60 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 on Chapter 3: Navigating the Spectrum of Narcissism:
From Unhealthy Self-Absorption to Healthy Sel...
Today we go in depth on Chapter 3: Navigating the Spectrum of Narcissism:
From Unhealthy Self-Absorption to Healthy Sel...
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May 13, 2025 • 61 mins
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- ...
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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April 4, 2025 • 68 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 on Chapter 2: DECODING THE DILEMMA AND TAKING CONTROL:
Navigating "Should I Stay or Should I Go." ...
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...
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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March 14, 2025 • 57 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. Enjoy this episode via YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdUnzIUN1E8?si=SJA_X06mjZYehgFC
Christine Louis de Canonville, B.A. (Hons) Theology ...
Christine Louis de Canonville, B.A. (Hons) Theology ...
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