146 Episodes

  1. 45. Alessandra Torresani on Living (and Thriving) With Bipolar 1 Disorder

    Published: 1/25/2023

  2. 44. Taking A Soul-Centered Approach to Addiction Recovery with Dr. Elisa Hallerman

    Published: 1/18/2023

  3. 43. Being Bullied All the Way to Madison Square Garden With Aija Mayrock

    Published: 1/11/2023

  4. 42. Navigating the Rough Seas of Addiction with Captain Sandy Yawn

    Published: 1/4/2023

  5. 41. Healing Through Truth & Harnessing the Power of Storytelling with Kindra Hall

    Published: 12/28/2022

  6. 40. Finding Hope in Hopelessness with Amber Valdez

    Published: 12/21/2022

  7. 39. AMA: The Continued Evolution of Karena Dawn with Bobby Goldstein

    Published: 12/14/2022

  8. 38. A Child of Magic: Going From Gangster to Goddess with Christine Olivia

    Published: 12/1/2022

  9. 37. Living Life in the Beautiful Greys with Mary Lawless Lee

    Published: 11/16/2022

  10. 36. When We Break Down, We Break Through with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

    Published: 11/9/2022

  11. 35. Narcissism 101: There’s Always a Motive with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman

    Published: 11/2/2022

  12. 34. What if Mental Health Is Really Brain Health? With Dr. Daniel Amen

    Published: 10/26/2022

  13. 33. Learning How To Love Yourself with Gwen Dittmar

    Published: 10/19/2022

  14. 32. Sahara Rose: Find Your Dharma & Let the Magic Unfold

    Published: 10/12/2022

  15. 31. Thoughts Can’t Kill: Understanding the Roots of Anxiety with Dr. Julia Britz

    Published: 10/5/2022

  16. 30. Finding Zen: Your Actions Are Your True Belongings with Koshin Paley Ellison

    Published: 9/28/2022

  17. 29. Talk It Out: Overcoming Intergenerational Trauma with Minaa B.

    Published: 9/21/2022

  18. 28. Rebuilding Beautiful: Bringing Suicide Out Into the Daylight with Kayla Stoecklein

    Published: 9/7/2022

  19. 27. Being Big Sis: My Sister’s Voice & Perspective with Rachel Sahaidachny

    Published: 8/31/2022

  20. 26. Schizophrenia, Sobriety & Making Art From It All with Emil Nava

    Published: 8/24/2022

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Where there is darkness, there is an immense opportunity for light. The Big Silence aims to normalize conversations around mental health and empower people to turn their challenges into triumphs. Hosted by Karena Dawn – mental health advocate, wellness entrepreneur, co-founder of Tone It Up, and New York Times bestselling author – The Big Silence is creating a safe space to share our story, and for you to share yours. Like so many, Karena has experienced profound grief and trauma. Growing up with a mother diagnosed with paranoid-schizophrenia, her childhood was filled with traumatic experiences that resulted in repressed emotions of guilt, shame, depression, and eventually, a suicide attempt. Though filled with this darkness, Karena was able to find deep joy. And with The Big Silence, she's creating a space for you to find that joy, too. This podcast will feature in-depth conversations with psychologists, spiritual leaders, public figures, friends, and anyone who has been impacted by a mental health condition – either themselves, or through a family member or a friend. Suffering in silence only reinforces the stigma behind mental health issues and builds boundaries that prevent healing. Wherever you are, whatever you're going through, you have a spark of greatness inside of you. No more embarrassment, no more shame, only healing. -- A non-profit 501(c)3, The Big Silence Foundation provides resources and support to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by mental illness. 'The Big Silence' theme song was written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney. Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.