When Eric Arauz was 12, his father tried to kill him.  That trauma, among many others is the topic of his book,  ”An American’s Resurrection:  My Pilgrimage From Child Abuse and Mental Illness To Salvation”. Eric joined us in studio and provided what might be the most candid and emotional description of what its like [...]

Each week, we talk about the impact that funding from voter approved Proposition 63 makes in treatment, anti-stigma and suicide reduction. Today, Helena Ditko, LCSW shares information about her pilot program with NAMI which involves the entire family in recovery! Kevin Hines is an incredible story. In this interview with Jen, he recalls very specific [...]

We’ve highlighted various leaders, inspirational people, celebrities, and great organizations making a difference.  This week, in our spotlight,  Wendy is joined by Tom Hanks and Glenn Close talking about www.1mind4research.org   and www.bringchange2mind.   On the heels of Memorial Day,  we thought that these resources are a great reminder of organizations which are putting our [...]

  Mariel Hemingway’s family has endured 7 suicides including that of our Grandfather, Ernest Hemingway and her sister Margaux. Listen, as she shares some of her story, recently produced as the soon-to-be-released documentary, “Running From Crazy”. Find out where she’s been and find out where she is now and how her journey can help anyone! [...]

  Director Paris Barclay (“Glee”, “Smash”, “Sons of Anarchy”) credits a Simon and Garfunkel song with helping to save his life. Find out how Paris overcame addictions and learn about his on-going journey! Dr. David Pating, Chief, Addiction Medicine Kaiser Permanente San Francisco joins Jennifer Whitney to talk about “bullying”. How has it changed over [...]

  Los Angeles Lakers superstar Metta  World Peace joined the Free Your Mind Projects Show to talk about the campaign just launching with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health called,  “Talk It Out”.   Metta discusses the importance of reaching out and  talking as well as his own personal history of dealing with mental [...]

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health created the Prop. 63 fueled “Profiles of Hope” television series as a valuable tool for eliminating stigma and providing education through personal stories of everyday inspirational people and high profile people who are on their path to Hope, Wellness and Recovery.   Rick talks candidly in his “Profile” [...]

Meet Nettie.  Listen to her story.   If you are on a recovery journey, and who isn’t,  this is inspiration that is very helpful.  Nettie has overcome so many things in her young life and you might be surprised at the difference a simple gesture made to turn her life around.   Have you seen the campaign [...]

Doing curls with your Amygdala?  Cross training with the Medulla Oblongata? You can do it!   Co-Founder Michael Scanlon and VP of Research Joe Hardy of www.lumosity.com  join us to talk about literally training your brain.  How does it work?  What does it help?  How did the company get started?   Joining Jennifer Whitney is David Gordon,  [...]

Metta World Peace is well known to NBA fans,  and though beloved by the fans on the teams on which he plays,  Metta’s physical style of play has not always been popular with opposing teams or their fans.  But everyone can agree that Metta’s tireless efforts on behalf of erasing the stigma of mental health,  [...]