Mental Health Mondays with Marla and Dave
Fighting the stigma of mental illness by sharing the stories of those coping & overcoming mental illness challenges. Hosted by real-life, married couple - Marla and Dave Thomas. New Episodes each Monday at 6:00 PM Pacific/9:00 PM Eastern Learn more at linktr.ee/MentalHealthMondaysPod
Episodes
September 26, 2023 • 31 mins
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 th...
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September 19, 2023 • 35 mins
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 In
Pieces, 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 talki...
Pieces, 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 talki...
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September 12, 2023 • 31 mins
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 ...
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September 4, 2023 • 33 mins
Victor Wooten, now a five-time Grammy winner, hit the worldwide scene
in 1990 as a founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck and the
Flecktones. Victor has been heralded as "the Michael Jordan of the bass"
and "one of the most fearless musicians on the planet." Continuing to
blaze a musical trail with the band, Wooten has also become widely
known for his own Grammy nominated solo recordings and tours. Among
other things, he comes fro...
in 1990 as a founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck and the
Flecktones. Victor has been heralded as "the Michael Jordan of the bass"
and "one of the most fearless musicians on the planet." Continuing to
blaze a musical trail with the band, Wooten has also become widely
known for his own Grammy nominated solo recordings and tours. Among
other things, he comes fro...
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August 28, 2023 • 31 mins
Victor Wooten, now a five-time Grammy winner, hit the worldwide scene
in 1990 as a founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck and the
Flecktones. Victor has been heralded as "the Michael Jordan of the bass"
and "one of the most fearless musicians on the planet." Continuing to
blaze a musical trail with the band, Wooten has also become widely
known for his own Grammy nominated solo recordings and tours. Among
other things, he comes fro...
in 1990 as a founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck and the
Flecktones. Victor has been heralded as "the Michael Jordan of the bass"
and "one of the most fearless musicians on the planet." Continuing to
blaze a musical trail with the band, Wooten has also become widely
known for his own Grammy nominated solo recordings and tours. Among
other things, he comes fro...
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August 22, 2023 • 32 mins
The theme for today is Transforming Pain Into Beauty. Our guest is Emily
Wu Truong. She’s an artist, and an active NAMI member. Emily is also
scheduled be a keynote speaker at NAMI National’s Upcoming 2nd
Annual Pathways to Hope Conference: August 26-27. When we come
back See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays
Wu Truong. She’s an artist, and an active NAMI member. Emily is also
scheduled be a keynote speaker at NAMI National’s Upcoming 2nd
Annual Pathways to Hope Conference: August 26-27. When we come
back See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays
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August 15, 2023 • 31 mins
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 a
hindrance but al...
hindrance but al...
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July 31, 2023 • 31 mins
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...
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July 25, 2023 • 30 mins
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, Kend...
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July 18, 2023 • 32 mins
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 fee...
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July 11, 2023 • 33 mins
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 50...
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July 4, 2023 • 33 mins
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/mental...
See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mental...
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June 26, 2023 • 31 mins
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 6p...
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 6p...
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June 20, 2023 • 30 mins
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 6p...
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 6p...
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June 13, 2023 • 31 mins
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.
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June 6, 2023 • 30 mins
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.
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May 29, 2023 • 30 mins
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
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May 23, 2023 • 32 mins
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
See you this Monday at 6pm PT on our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/mentalhealthmondays
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May 15, 2023 • 32 mins
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 bo...
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May 9, 2023 • 32 mins
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 bo...
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