Mental Health Mondays with Marla and Dave

Our guest today is an alt-pop singer-songwriter, mental health advocate, public speaker, and founder of the non-profit WisdoMania Foundation. Hailing from Toronto and currently living in LA, X.ari has a story to share. After wishing there were more people living with a mental health diagnosis, that were willing to be transparent and share their stories, so that other's would possibly have a roadmap, she decided that she would be that person. With 2 new collaborations released for Pride month – Cheerios ft. DEVMO & Punching Bag ft. Savage Nightingale. Her 7th EP “Songs for Dancers” was just released last week.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays

Our guest today is Taylor Coffman. Taylor is an actor, and the author of Substack Rare Disease Girl. She grew up outside of Pittsburgh , in the Allegheny Mountains, as well as the Washingon DC area. She's had an re-occurring role on HBO's “Silicon Valley”, and appeared in CBS's “Life InPieces, Rachel Dratch's “Late Night Snack', and Ryan Murphy's “FEUD”. Taylor also worked on Jimmy Kimmel Live for many years. Today, she'll be talking with us about dealing with mental health issues while being blindsided by a rare and potentially deadly disease.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays

Our guest today is a mental health advocate. As a 1st generation immigrant, he began his advocacy at the early age of 13, and by the time he was 21, he drafted an historic LGBTQ+ proclamation for his hometown of Woodland California. After graduating from San Francisco State University, Juan's work is focused on underserved communities, specifically on the LGBTQ+, Immigrant, and Latinx communities. Having served on various national committee's, he regularly speaks at national conferences and festivals, including the United Nations Side Events and the White House' first-ever Youth Mental Health Action Forum where he spoke alongside FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden, Selena Gomez, and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. While we could keep listing his accomplishments, as they are many, today we're going to focus the conversation on the language or semantic of mental health, and the need for a safe space in which to do so.

Victor Wooten, now a five-time Grammy winner, hit the worldwide scenein 1990 as a founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck and theFlecktones. Victor has been heralded as "the Michael Jordan of the bass"and "one of the most fearless musicians on the planet." Continuing toblaze a musical trail with the band, Wooten has also become widelyknown for his own Grammy nominated solo recordings and tours. Amongother things, he comes from a musical family, and continues to tour withhis brothers and their band, the “Wooten Brothers”. Victor is a lovinghusband and father of four, a skilled naturalist and teacher, a publishedauthor, a magician and acrobat, and has won every major award given to abass guitarist including being voted Bassist of the Year in Bass PlayerMagazine's readers poll three times (the only person to win it more thanonce.) In 2011, Rolling Stone Magazine voted Victor one of the Top TenBassist of ALL TIME.

Victor Wooten, now a five-time Grammy winner, hit the worldwide scenein 1990 as a founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck and theFlecktones. Victor has been heralded as "the Michael Jordan of the bass"and "one of the most fearless musicians on the planet." Continuing toblaze a musical trail with the band, Wooten has also become widelyknown for his own Grammy nominated solo recordings and tours. Amongother things, he comes from a musical family, and continues to tour withhis brothers and their band, the “Wooten Brothers”. Victor is a lovinghusband and father of four, a skilled naturalist and teacher, a publishedauthor, a magician and acrobat, and has won every major award given to abass guitarist including being voted Bassist of the Year in Bass PlayerMagazine's readers poll three times (the only person to win it more thanonce.) In 2011, Rolling Stone Magazine voted Victor one of the Top TenBassist of ALL TIME.

The theme for today is Transforming Pain Into Beauty. Our guest is EmilyWu Truong. She's an artist, and an active NAMI member. Emily is alsoscheduled be a keynote speaker at NAMI National's Upcoming 2ndAnnual Pathways to Hope Conference: August 26-27. When we comeback See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays

If you are a weekly viewer of Mental Health Monday's w Marla and Dave, then today's guest is no stranger, as she is no stranger to MHM. Sarah Myers is a writer for Psychology Today as well as a columnist for Free Inquiry. We were instantly intrigued by her story, as she has the same diagnosis as our son. She'll discuss the pros and cons of having a public face for schizoaffective disorder, and how this can be both ahindrance but also a benefit for integrating with society. We'll also talk about a recent term, “Sanism” and how that affects the brain different community.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays $1 today keeps the stigma away

This week, we're excited to have the opportunity to speak with our friend Byron Chambers – professionally known as Mr. Talkbox. is an American Christian hip hop and Christian R&B musician who plays urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, and funk. In addition to his own projects – My Testimony, The Remix Animated, My Time, and Playlist, Mr. Talkbox has been featured on recordings by Toby Mac, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, T-Pain, Bootsy Collins and many more.

Today AND next week, we're excited to have the opportunity to speak with our friend Byron Chambers – professionally known as Mr. Talkbox. is an American Christian hip hop and Christian R&B musician who plays urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, and funk. In addition to his own projects – My Testimony, The Remix Animated, My Time, and Playlist, Mr. Talkbox has been featured on recordings by Toby Mac, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, T-Pain, Bootsy Collins and many more.

Today we welcome back LaTina Jackson. For those of you who didn't get a chance to see LaTina's 1st episode, she is the Deputy Director of County Wide Engagement of Los Angeles County for the Department of Mental Health. Our previous discussion was an introduction of sorts but today, we are going to try and get to the heart of the matter – Why is everyone talking about mental health, but not only is change slow, but sometimes it feels like it's getting worse. We are so greatful the Latina is here to help us navigate these issues.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays $1 today keeps the stigma away

Today we Laura Lynne Navarro. Laura Lynne is a Domestic Violence Survivor/Advocate, Retired after 40-plus years as an account executive and sales manager in advertising. From 2014-2016 was Chairperson of the South Valley Services providing outreach and shelter for victims of domestic violence which was the first shelter in Utah to house teenage boys, and men and provided shelter for pets. Since 2016 been a board member of Locker 505, a student clothing bank and currently VP. In the words of the late great Tina Turner we ask, What's Love Got To Do With it? Well in our case, What's Mental Health Got To Do With It?See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays $1 today keeps the stigma away

Today we honored to have as our guest April Stewart. April is an American Voice-Actress best known for several female characters in the comedy series South Park. As with most of us, she has a story to share. We recognize the strength it takes to share transparently, for the purpose of helping others, and we are honored that April is here to share with us today.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays $1 today keeps the stigma away

Today we welcome Dreux Frederic to the show. As a member of B2K, Dreux is also an author and a father. When we come back, we'll talk to Dreux abour how he deals with the pressure of the entertainment biz, and much more.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays$1 today keeps the stigma awaySupport our show by texting "GIVE" to 818-698-1021 And catch our new episode every Monday, LIVE at 6pm PT on our channel.

Today we welcome Dreux Frederic to the show. As a member of B2K, Dreux is also an author and a father. When we come back, we'll talk to Dreux abour how he deals with the pressure of the entertainment biz, and much more.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays$1 today keeps the stigma awaySupport our show by texting "GIVE" to 818-698-1021 And catch our new episode every Monday, LIVE at 6pm PT on our channel.

This will be Sarah's third podcast episode with MHM. She's been transparent about her experiences with psychosis from her schizoaffective disorder. Today's episode focuses on how Sarah and her father, Jim, communicate and navigate her schizoaffective disorder, together.

Our guest today is Janelle Liberato. She's the Lead facilitator and Peer-to-Peer leader at NAMI SFV. We especially appreciate, and love speaking the local leaders at NAMI, but really love speaking with Peer to Peer leaders, as they have turned their success' in their dealings with their mental health into helping others feel more comfortable doing the same.

Our guest today is no stranger to MHM, he's our very own Tony Sweet – the Owner and CEO of United Broadcast Network On The Go (UBNGo). You know him from some of his own broadcast's like Truth Be Told and much more. Our “Sweetie” as we lovingly refer to him has a story of his own to share, and it is both our honor and absolute pleasure to speak to him about his story

Our guest today is the Deputy Director of County Wide Engagement of Los Angeles County, and like most of us who champion the cause of mental health, she has a personal connection.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays

She is known as The Healing Conversationalist, she's an Inspirational Coach, a Trainer within the NAMI National network, and she's been diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar type 1. She has changed the minds of thousands sharing the “crazy” up and down ride of her 27+ years of lived experience. Her company engages individuals and organizations in conversations and training that promote mental wellness and healing. Her book Good and Crazy will be released in the summer of 2023.See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays

She is known as The Healing Conversationalist, she's an Inspirational Coach, a Trainer within the NAMI National network, and she's been diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar type 1. She has changed the minds of thousands sharing the “crazy” up and down ride of her 27+ years of lived experience. Her company engages individuals and organizations in conversations and training that promote mental wellness and healing. Her book Good and Crazy will be released in the summer of2023.

Today we're bringing you an impact story. Our guest is Susan Adams, who works as an software technical support specialist, but she is much more than that, and she has an amazing story that starts in 1972 at a Wayne Newton concert and the song, “Daddy Don't Walk So Fast”, and continues through situational depression, which can sometimes lead to clinical depression. When we come back, we'll speak with Susan Adams.

We are so honored today to welcome Val Van Galder to MHM. Val is the CEO of Depressed Cake Shop , and is committed to changing the conversation around mental health through baking, sharing, and fundraising. She is an award-winning marketing executive with over 25 years of marketing and brand-building experience at FoxSearchlight and Sony Screen Gems. She has run worldwide marketing for Sony's Columbia Pictures, leading the department to record-breaking results. In her consulting practice, she has been involved in global marketing strategies and campaigns for clients including 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures, Disney, NBC Universal, Focus Features, Lions Gate, Amazon, and Apple. She is a walkingpower house!

She's a writer for Psychology Today. She writes and talks transparentlyabout living and thriving with schizoaffective disorder. Welcome SarahMyers back to Mental Health Mondays with Marla and Dave.

Clint has dealt w addiction (ex-wife) and he's aid to balance feelings of guiltand had to learn , “it's ok to move on” and has worked to keep his relationship with his kids. Kelly will discuss the same thing from her perspective of supporting Clint.

Clint has dealt w addiction (ex-wife) and he's aid to balance feelings of guiltand had to learn , “it's ok to move on” and has worked to keep his relationship withhis kids. Kelly will discuss the same thing from her perspective of supporting Clint.

Today we welcome Fronzie and Mags Roemer. Fronzie is the founder of Paws For Patrick, non-profit organization dedicated to connecting young people to Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Dogs to aid them as they live with mental illness. Mags is Fronzie's daughter and Patrick's sister. Like most of us, they have an unfortunate and yet unique perspective when it comes to mental health, and how we can and NEED to do so much better, when it comes to dealing with this issue. Like we sayall the time, this is a club to which you don't want to belong. We so appreciate their willingness to be transparent with their experience in order to help others. When we come back, the story of Paws For Patrick with Fronzie and Mags.

Today we welcome Janet Craig. She's an amazing woman, with an amazing story. She's the writer, producer, and actor in an amazing, and necessary film called Wake Up – which focuses on ending sex trafficking! Marla and I love tennis, and she also been ranked at one point as a professional tennis player hailing from Trinity University where she played in college.

The last couple of weeks of January we re-aired some of our favorite shows. That was partly because we were on a cruise – The Smooth Jazz Cruise. While on the cruise, we sat down with musician, bassist, composer, producer, and most importantly our friend Marcus Miller. Today and next week, we're going to share our conversation with all ofyou.

The last couple of weeks of January we re-aired some of our favorite shows. That was partly because we were on a cruise – The Smooth Jazz Cruise. While on the cruise, we sat down with musician, bassist, composer, producer, and most importantly our friend Marcus Miller. Today and next week, we're going to share our conversation with all ofyou.

Our guests today is a Los Angeles-based chef, award-winning cookbookauthor, culinary ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundationand co-chair of Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti's AAPI LA initiative. Herfifth book, "Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook," was published in June2022. Recently in January, she was on the Kelly Clarkson show. Plus,Katie's one-woman show, "Holy Shitake: A Wok Star is Born," is indevelopment with Theater Mu in St. Paul, Minnesota. Like most of us, shehas a story to tell, a story of tragedy, resilience, and subsequent triumph!

Our guests today are friends of the show, and friends indeed – Mark L. and Robbi Walberg. Mark you know from Temptation Island, The Moment of Truth and more. Robbi has been successful in entertainment ever since she literally was the Gerber Baby! They are a successful power couple, and we are honored to speak with them today as Valentines Day approaches.

Our guest today is Sarah Myers. Sarah is a writer for Psychology Today. Her writing focuses primarily on psychosis and the schizophrenia spectrum of disorders. She has first-hand knowledge about the subject, and will give personal insight on dealing with our loved ones.

Our guest today is Ryan Stygar. He is a worker's rights advocate and attorney. As a former fire fighter, Ryan has a heart for service AND he understands great leadership. Ryan wants people to know their rights and he wants to help them understand ways to protect themselves at work. Whether the issue involves civil rights, mental health, or other disabilities, making sure you're armed with the appropriate information is key.

He's a Mental Health Storyteller, an Adult ADHD/Post Trauma Advocate, and a warrior when it comes to mental health advocacy! Our guest today is Joe Kou. Like most of us, he has a story to share, in the hopes that his transparency will help and inspire someone else.

Today we welcome back to MHM Dr Craig Smith and Will Sterling – the hosts of the amazing podcast - History Rated R, where their motto is, “History is full of f*ed up ish, but what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Will is an actor/writer, and Dr Smith (I couldn't resist lol) is a former speech writer for former presidents Ford and H.W. Bush. They're gonna walk us thru the archeology of mental illness which is based on "Foucault and Freud, as well as take us on a journey through the history of the film industry, and how it portrays mental illness among women and men.

Today we are excited and honored to our friend, 10 time grammy award winner, and member of the most famous vocal group ever – The Manhattan Transfer. Everyone thinks that being touring and always being on the road, as we say, is glamorous, but it can also be emotionally draining.

Today we are excited and honored to have Mark Walberg as our guest. He is an actor, television personality, and game show host best known for hosting Temptation Island, Antiques Roadshow and the game shows Russian Roulette on GSN, and The Moment of Truth on FOX. His wife Robbi was our guest back in July. When we come back, we'll be speaking with Mark Walberg.

Today we are honored to have Dr. Chris Aiken on the show. As a psychiatrist, his writing focuses on natural therapies for mood disorders. His latest book is The Depression and Bipolar Workbook. He hosts a podcast (The Pocket Psychiatrist) and a website for the general public (Psycheducation.org). He is the Editor-in-Chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Report and the Mood Disorders Section Chief for Psychiatric Times. He teaches at New York University and Wake Forest University Schools of Medicine and is active in research on mood disorders. Today's discussion will focus on diet – the foods we eat and it's effect on mood disorders. psycheducation.org See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays

Today we welcome back licensed therapist Doug Green. He's a part of the MHM family, and we're honored to have him on the show today. Today we're focusing on the difference between narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder – both have become pretty popular terms lately. See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays $1 today keeps the stigma away

Our guest today is TRUSTYSCRIBE. He's an artist, actor, dancer, singer, director, producer, writer and he's our friend – Trusty Scribe. Fresh off of his successful art exhibit in San Diego entitled Rebirth Eternal, Trusty will be sharing some of that artwork with us today. It focuses on and celebrates the beauty of human frailty. See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays

Our guest today is Kacey Short. She is a walking testimony of triumph! Like many others she has struggled with mental illness or brain difference, but didn't let that stop her from not only reaching her goals in life, but also continuing to learn new strategies to enhance her self awareness and strive for mental wellness.e way issues with mental health surfaced and he was forced to deal with it. See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays $1 today keeps the stigma away

Today's theme is “Surviving Myself”, and our guest is Tim Ashby. Tim is a playwright who left college with his typewriter in search of fortune and glory – a literary Indiana Jones. Like many others, along the way issues with mental health surfaced and he was forced to deal with it. See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays